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,…
Substantial Participation at WOMEX 2021 Despite the Pandemic
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Susana Baca Tops Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2021
The album “Palabras Urgentes” by acclaimed Peruvian singer Susana Baca is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2021. November…
Monsieur Doumani’s Pissourin Number 1 Again at World Music Charts Europe in November 2021
The album Pissourin by Cypriot band Monsieur Doumani is once more the number one album at the World Music Charts Europe in November 2021. November…
Small Island Big Song Releases Listwar Zanset
Small Island Big Song, the collaboration project of international islander artists has released a new song titled Listwar Zanset. This collaboration includes Emlyn of Mauritius,…
New Album with Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India
The 2-CD album, “Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India” will be available October 29, 2021. It features a diverse lineup of Indian…
Remarkable encounter of Raw Electric guitar and Taranta
Justin Adams & Mauro Durante – Still Moving (Ponderosa Music, 2021) Justin Adams and Mauro Durante, two musicians from diverse backgrounds, have recorded a fantastic…
International Songwriting Competition Extended Deadline Ends November 3
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) extended deadline will end November 3rd, 2021. The ISC provides a platform to support and recognize songwriting talent from around…
Norwegian Alt-Folk Band Gåte to Release Nord
Norwegian alternative folk band Gåte has released a single titled “Solfager og Ormekongen” from its upcoming album “Nord”. The new album is scheduled for release…
Artist Profiles: Manou Gallo
Bassist Manou Gallo, also known as “The Afro-Groove Queen”, was born in 1972 in Divo, a small town in the Western region of the Ivory…
European Folk Network Announces 2021 Conference
The 2021 European Folk Network (EFN) will take place in Budapest on November 17 and 18 at the Hungarian Heritage House. This edition will be…