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…
First Set of Conference Sessions Announced for WOMEX 2021 in Porto
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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Announce UK Tour and New Album “Suba’
Acclaimed Cuban keyboardist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora maestro Seckou Keita have announced the release of a new album titled ‘Suba” and a UK tour…
Innovative Latin Band Dos Santos Releases “A Shot In The Dark”
Dos Santos, a Chicago-based world music band that combines influences from Hispanic America with futuristic sounds has a new single titled “A Shot In The…
International Songwriting Competition Kicks Off 10 Days of Summer Promotion with Cool Prizes
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has kicked off its 10 Days of Summer promotion, open until July 30, 2021. This is a limited-time-only opportunity to win…
Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Announces World Music Shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and Chad Smith, Chief Executive Officer and David C. Bohnett Chief Executive Officer Chair, announced…
Armenian Duduk Maestro Jivan Gasparyan Dies at 92
Armenian composer and virtuoso musician Jivan Gasparyan (also spelled Djivan Gasparyan), one of the greatest performers of the duduk, passed away on July 6, 2021.…
The Captivating Pan-Global Artistry of Rafiki Jazz
Rafiki Jazz is a fantastic world fusion band from the UK that features musicians from various traditions and countries. Despite the term Jazz in the…
Antonis Antoniou Hits #1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in July 2021
The album “Kkismettin” by Cypriot artist Antonis Antoniou is the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in July 2021. Antonis Antoniou is…
Cypriot Artist Antonis Antoniou Returns to #1 at World Music Charts Europe in July 2021
The album “Kkismettin” from Cypriot musician Antonis Antoniou (co-founder of Monsieur Doumani and Trio Tekke) stays in the number one position at the World Music…
WOMEX 2021 Reveals First Set of Official Selection Showcase Artists to Perform in Porto
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…