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Ricky Martin, Loreena McKennitt, and Lila Downs, Headliners at Pirineos Sur 2024

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2024 No Comments Lila DownsLoreena McKennittPirineos SurRicky MartinSara Barasworld music

Pirineos Sur, the most significant music event in Aragon and one of Spain’s longest-standing festivals, with over 30 years of history, is all set for…

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La Linea 2024 Unveils Spectacular Opening Lineup with Latin Music Icons

World Music Central News Room November 10, 2023 No Comments La YegrosLatin American musicLila DownsLos Tigres del Norteworld music

La Linea – The London Latin Music Festival is set to make a return in April 2024, unveiling a stellar lineup for its opening weekend.…

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Artist Profiles: Lila Downs

Angel Romero October 21, 2018 No Comments Lila DownsMexican musicrancherasworld fusion

Daughter of a Mixtec Indian woman and a Scottish-American father, Lila Downs unites cultures and boundaries with her extraordinary voice. Downs was born September 9,…

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World Music Showcase from Montreal International Jazz Festival 2016!

Madanmohan Rao July 15, 2016 No Comments Baba ZulaCeuDaby ToureLila DownsMontreal International Jazz Festivalworld music

The Montreal International Jazz Festival, now in its 37th edition, is regarded as the world’s largest jazz festival. The music lineup includes ambassadors of jazz…

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Mexican Night at 7th Annual Chicago World Music Festival

World Music Central News Room September 1, 2005 1 Comment Lila DownsMexican musicworld musicWorld Music Festival: Chicago

Chicago (Illinois), USA – In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, Mexican Night kicks off opening evening festivities as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2005…

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Second Annual Madison World Music Festival to be Held September 15-17

World Music Central News Room August 5, 2005 Lila DownsMadison World Music Festival

Madison (Wisconsin), USA – Following the success of last year’s World Music Festival, the Second Annual Madison World Music Festival will be held on the…

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