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Lucia de Carvalho performing at WOMEX 2021 - Photo by Eric Van Nieuwland
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Substantial Participation at WOMEX 2021 Despite the Pandemic

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2021 3 Comments womexwomex 2021world music

Influential world music conference WOMEX returned to an in-person format in 2021 that attracted 2,600 registered participants. WOMEX took place October 27-31, 2021 in Porto,…

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New Additions To WOMEX 2021 Showcase & Conference Program

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2021 No Comments womexwomex 2021world music

Two new artists have joined the WOMEX 2021 Showcase lineup: Maria Mazzotta (Italy) and Electric Jalaba (UK). In addition, the new Roundtable Mentoring session has…

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WOMEX 2021 Professional Excellence Award Goes to Global Music Match

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2021 No Comments Global Music Matchwomex 2021world music

Global Music Match, a network of folk and roots-based musicians supported by music export offices from 17 countries and regions from around the world, is…

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First Set of Conference Sessions Announced for WOMEX 2021 in Porto

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2021 No Comments Global Music Monthwomex 2021world music

WOMEX, the largest international gathering of world music professionals, released today the first set of conferences for its 27th edition. The in-person event is set…

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WOMEX 2021 Reveals First Set of Official Selection Showcase Artists to Perform in Porto

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2021 No Comments womexwomex 2021world music

WOMEX, the essential annual gathering for world music professionals has announced the first set of jury-selected showcase artists scheduled to perform at the 2021 conference…

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WOMEX Reveals 2021 Opening Program in Porto, Portugal

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2021 No Comments Galandum GalundainaPauliteiros de MirandaPortuguese musicRetimbrarSeivaSopa de PedraUxíawomexwomex 2021

World music expo WOMEX has announced the artists set to perform at the Opening Concert, which focuses on the host country or musical region. Porto…

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