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Tag: Spanish music

The album cover for La Noche by Radio Tarifa features a painting dominated by black and gold brushstrokes with hints of red. The dynamic figure at the center is set against a beige grid-like background. The left side displays the text “RADIO TARIFA” and “LA NOCHE” in bold white and orange lettering on a solid black panel.
Charts

Radio Tarifa Rises to the Top of the Iberian Roots Music Chart for 3rd Quarter of 2025

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2025 No Comments Faín Sánchez DueñasFlamencoRadio TarifaSpanish musicVincent Molinoworld fusionworld music

The album La noche by the legendary band Radio Tarifa has reached the number one spot of LIMúR, the Iberian Roots Music Chart for the…

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The album cover for Alborada by Pipo Romero features the artist standing in a golden field surrounded by rugged rocks under a dusky sky. He wears a beige trench coat and looks to his left, illuminated by soft, amber light. Multiple faint images of him trail behind. The album title ALBORADA appears in large, bold orange letters across the top, with his name in smaller text below it.
Album reviews

Pipo Romero Elegantly Mixes Flamenco, Americana, and Electronics

Angel Romero October 13, 2025 No Comments FlamencoPipo RomeroSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Pipo Romero – Alborada (self-release, 2025) Spanish guitarist-composer Pipo Romero has released Alborada, his fourth studio album. The record centers on Romero’s elegant, inventive and…

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Dorantes - Photo by Javier Caro. Dorantes sitting next to a keyboard.
Events

Dorantes Pays Tribute to Scarlatti at Suma Flamenca With Scarlattianas

World Music Central News Room October 13, 2025 No Comments DorantesFlamencopianoScarlattiSpanish musicworld music

(headline image: Dorantes – Photo by Javier Caro) Suma Flamenca continues on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Teatros del Canal with a performance by acclaimed…

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Ángeles Toledano - Photo by Mara Alonso. Ángeles in a red outfit.
Events

Ángeles Toledano Opens Suma Flamenca With Sangre Sucia and a Contemporary Spirit

World Music Central News Room October 12, 2025 No Comments Ángeles ToledanoFlamencoSpanish musicworld music

The Andalusian singer Ángeles Toledano, one of the brightest new voices in flamenco, will inaugurate Suma Flamenca 2025, organized by the Community of Madrid, on…

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Alienda Breathes New Life Into Asturian Traditions with Spirited Debut

Angel Romero September 30, 2025 No Comments AliendaAsturian musicCeltic musicSpanish musicworld music

Alienda – Alienda (self-release, 2023) Alienda was the noteworthy debut album of Alienda, a contemporary folk band from Asturias in northern Spain. The band’s sound…

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The single cover shows a pencil sketch of a seated, nude man holding a long vertical pole. The figure is drawn with soft shading and rests on a block-like structure.
Music videos

Vicente Navarro Brings Rural Song to the City With “Gañanada”

World Music Central News Room September 16, 2025 No Comments neofolkSpanish musicVicente Navarroworld music

Madrid singer Vicente Navarro returns with “Gañanada,” a single that combines Spanish folk tradition with intrepid electronic minimalism. Known as a leading figure in Spain’s…

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Events

Latin GRAMMY Celebra Salutes Andalucía’s Music Legacy

World Music Central News Room September 3, 2025 No Comments FlamencopopSpanish musicworld music

On Wednesday, September 10, The Latin Recording Academy, in collaboration with la Junta de Andalucía, will present Latin GRAMMY Celebra: La Música de Andalucía at…

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The cover of Cantes transatlánticos by Luca Vaillancourt y Los Pescadores features a simple fish in orange, blue, and red, suspended below a large black fishing hook against a cream background. The title on the upper left and artist name on the right.
Album reviews

Luca Vaillancourt Connects Atlantic Shores with Cantes transatlánticos

Iliana Cabrera August 8, 2025 No Comments Luca VaillancourtLuxembourgLuzemberger musicSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Luca Vaillancourt y Los Pescadores – Cantes transatlánticos (Luca Vaillancourt de Dios, 2025) Luca Vaillancourt y Los Pescadores (Luca Vaillancourt and the Fishermen) make their…

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The album cover for Cierzo Lento by Idoipe features a photograph of a white curtain billowing out of a small window set in a vivid red wall.The artist's name appears in the top right corner, with the album title in the bottom left.
Album reviews

Cierzo Lento – A Modern Take on Aragonese Tradition

Angel Romero July 27, 2025 No Comments IdoipeSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Idoipe – Cierzo Lento (self release, 2021) Cierzo Lento was the debut full-length album by Spanish musician Idoipe. The self-produced LP combines electronica with traditional…

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Xara on stage facing the camera with a large audience behind them.
Awards

Madrid Folk Quartet Xara Wins Runas 2025

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2025 No Comments Alejandro DelgadoAsturian musicCeltic musicGuillermo ZumajoIrene VioqueRunas contestSpanish musicVíctor Álvarezworld musicXara

(headline image: Xara. Photo courtesy of Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta de Ortigueira) Folk group Xara, based in Madrid and influenced by traditional Asturian music,…

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