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CULTURAS 360° 2023 poster
Events

IndiEarth XChange to present CULTURAS 360° 4th Edition This Weekend

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2023 No Comments Culturas 360°global musicworld fusionworld music

In an impressive display of global unity, the IndiEarth XChange in conjunction with 14 prominent world music festivals will present the 4th edition of CULTURAS…

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Reinis Jaunais - Zeme
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Reinis Jaunais and International Friends on Zeme

Angel Romero March 4, 2023 1 Comment Latvian musicReinis Jaunaisworld music

Reinis Jaunais – Zeme (self-release, 2020) Reinis Jaunais, a Latvian musician, blends travel experiences and sounds to create unique music. He has captivated audiences worldwide…

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Vân-Ánh Võ
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Van-Anh-Vo to Perform at RiverRun Festival 2023

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2023 No Comments Vân-Ánh VõVietnamese musicworld music

At the Terrace Theater in the Lincoln Center of Washington, DC, experience the Emmy Award-winning musician Vân-Ánh Võ, along with composer Jonathan Berger and the…

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Mariaa Siga - Les Murmure des Anges
New Releases

Varied Treasures

Tom Orr March 3, 2023 1 Comment Adrian FaheyElida AlmeidaFalse CrabGillebride MacMillanJoachim HorsleyKarl LoysonMariaa SigaPeter LakeRaiis KamalReggaeShorn BWaxworld fusionworld musicZila Lima

I don’t know if continuing to review both singles and albums is doing anything to improve my already questionable writing skills, but it is opening…

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Dom Flemons - Traveling Wildfire
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Dom Flemons Debuts Unveils New Version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing Fine”

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDom Flemonsworld music

Dom Flemons, the GRAMMY Award-winning musician and scholar also known as “The American Songster,” has released a new version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing…

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Wu Man - Photo by Gan Yuan
Awards

Wu Man Named 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellow, the USA’s Highest Honor in Folk and Traditional Arts

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Chinese musicpipaworld musicWu Man

Wu Man, the skilled Chinese pipa master who migrated to the United States over three decades ago, aimed to revolutionize the role of her lute-like…

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Suds à Arles 2023 festival poster
Events

World Music Festival Suds à Arles Reveals First Names of the 2023 lineup

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Ballake SissokoLirazSílvia Pérez Cruzworld fusionworld music

French world music festival Suds à Arles has announced the first names of the lineup for the 28th edition of the annual event. Suds à…

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Mostar Sevdah Reunion - Lady Sings The Balkan Blues
Charts

‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues’ #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Balkan musicBosnian musicMostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld music

‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues‘ by Bosnian act Mostar Sevdah Reunion is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023.…

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Payadora Tango Ensemble - Silent Tears
Charts

Payadora Tango Ensemble Tops the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Jewish musictangoworld fusionworld musicYiddish music

“Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango” by Payadora Tango Ensemble is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023. “Silent Tears:…

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Raúl Barboza and Daniel Díaz
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Chamamé Accordionist Raúl Barboza Releases “Toda una Vida Volviendo” Single

Angel Romero February 28, 2023 No Comments accordionArgentine musicchamameRaúl Barbozaworld music

Raúl Barboza, the 84-year-old Argentine accordionist known for his mastery of chamamé and coastal music, has released a new single titled “Toda una Vida Volviendo”.…

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