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Elephant Sessions
Awards

For The Night by Elephant Sessions, Album of The Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards

World Music Central News Room December 16, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicworld music

“For The Night” by innovative Scottish band Elephant Sessions won the Album of The Year category at the 2022 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.…

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Elephant Sessions 2022 tour poster
Tour Announcements

Elephant Sessions Announce Biggest Ever Headline Show

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicworld fusionworld music

Acclaimed Scottish folktronica band Elephant Sessions has announced its biggest ever headline show. “It’s taking place at o2 academy in Glasgow on Saturday 16th December…

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Chancha Via Circuito - La Estrella
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Chancha Via Circuito’s New Album “La Estrella” Now Available

World Music Central News Room November 12, 2022 No Comments Chancha Via Circuitocumbiafolktronicaworld fusionworld music

Argentine artist Chancha Via Circuito (Pedro Canale) has released his fifth full length album “La Estrella” (Wonderwheel Recordings). Chancha was one of the pioneers of…

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Elephant Sessions
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Elephant Sessions

Angel Romero October 29, 2022 1 Comment Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicworld music

Elephant Sessions is a progressive folk band from the Highlands of Scotland that was formed in 2012. Gigging extensively throughout the UK, they quickly built…

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Chancha Via Circuito - Cometa
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‘Cometa,’ New Single by Chancha Via Circuito

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2022 No Comments Chancha Via Circuitofolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

‘Cometa’ (Wonderwheel Recordings) is the new single by Argentine artist Chancha Via Circuito. The song will appear in his upcoming new album, ‘La Estrella.’ Chancha…

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Xaman X - Distraido
New Releases

Electronic Cumbia Act Xaman X to Release Debut EP

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments cumbiafolktronicaworld fusionworld musicXaman X

Xaman X is set to release their self-titled debut digital EP, “Xaman X” (Movimientos Records) on December 2, 2022. The single “Distraido” will be available…

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Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs - Doghouse
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Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs Unveil Doghouse

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2022 No Comments Balkan musicBulgarian musicfolktronicaKottarashky & The Rain DogsNikola Gruevworld fusionworld music

“Doghouse” (Asphalt Tango Records) is the new album by Bulgarian act Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs. The CD is the project of sound collector and…

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Cover of the single El pavo real by Chancha Via Circuito
New Releases

Chancha Via Circuito Releases “El pavo real” from Upcoming Album

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2022 No Comments Chancha Via Circuitofolktronicaglobal electronicaPedro Canaleworld fusionworld music

Chancha Via Circuito (Pedro Canale) has released a single titled “El pavo real” (Wonderwheel Recordings) featuring the Meridian Brothers (Eblis Álvarez). Chancha became known worldwide…

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Oratnitza
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Oratnitza

Angel Romero August 30, 2022 No Comments folktronicaOratnitzaworld fusionworld music

Oratnitza is a Bulgarian world music group. The musicians share a love for both Bulgarian folklore and bass beats inspired by modern electronic music that…

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Timpana - Gwandena
New Releases

Timpana releases “Gwandena”, Celebrating Bolivia’s Melting Pot

World Music Central News Room August 8, 2022 No Comments Alejandra LanzaBolivian musicfolktronicaworld fusion

“Gwandena” (Sounds and Colours) is the title track from Timpana’s forthcoming new album. Timpana is the project of Alejandra Lanza, a Bolivian singer, performer and…

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