World Music
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Amadou & Mariam – 40-Years Strong As A Musical Duo & Life Partners
Update - 20 May, 2020: Amadou & Mariam reschedule their 2020 cancelled shows to 2021; scroll down for new dates.
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Ziggy Marley Pulls Out Of WOMADelaide On Five Days Notice
Ziggy Marley has withdrawn from his scheduled appearance at next week's WOMADelaide Festival.
In a blow to fans and the promoter, the son of the legendary Bob,... -
The River Folk Festival 2020 Line-up
The River Folk Festival once more transforms the picturesque town of Warburton in the Yarra Valley into a colourful haven of music and arts for three days in
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Mi Cuba – Lazaro Numa Takes Us To His Cuba At Adelaide Fringe
Join Adelaide-based Cuban trumpeter and composer Lazaro Numa as he presents a journey through the vibrant music of his homeland in his show 'Mi Cuba' at Adelaide
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Archie Roach 2020 Australia Tour
Recently named 2020 Victorian Australian Of The Year, Archie Roach AM will tour his 'Tell Me Why' show May to July in what will be his final national tour
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Kohesia Ensemble Provide A Pass To Persia At 2020 Fringe World
Double bassist Kate Pass and her Kohesia Ensemble have taken on their greatest challenge yet – a musical interpretation of the tenth century, Persian epic masterpiece
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The Hu: Just Khan Get Enough As They Head To Australia To Play Download Festival
Armed with a strong sense of tradition, The Hu may just be the most powerful force to arise from the Mongolian steppe since Genghis Khan.
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Melbourne Ska Orchestra 2020 Australia Tour
Melbourne Ska Orchestra start 2020 with a huge national tour off the back of their 2019 ARIA Award-winning album 'One Year Of Ska'.
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Opelousas: Fiddle Me This...
Like a good Louisiana gumbo, Melbourne trio Opelousas are the perfect combination of ingredients that for whatever reason, just works.
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Kallidad Are ‘Skulled’ Musicians
Sydney trio Kallidad describe themselves as 'Mexican mariachi metal', but the term hardly does them any justice.
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2020 National Folk Festival First Line-up
National Folk Festival introduce the first 34 acts in what will be a 200-strong line-up for their 2020 event.
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Premiere: Watch Dubarray's New Single 'Conscious Soldier'
Dubarray are about to release their funky new track 'Conscious Soldier', which brings together groove-a-licious funk and electro-synth ambience, with huge guitar hooks and
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The Narli Ensemble: Making Important Connections Via Music
The sounds and stories of the Kimberley Region come alive in the cross-cultural collaboration, The Narli Ensemble.
Developed by Tura New Music, the production is a... -
2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival Line-up
The 44th Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2020 features a joyful line-up of international and local artists representing folk music from around the world.
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Mavis Staples and Smog's Bill Callahan Headline WOMADelaide 2020's First 20 Acts
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award-winner, not to mention a living musical legend and civil rights icon, Mavis Staples headlines the first round of 20 artists set
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Chamberlain Writes EDM Music To Bop Your Head To And Sink Your Knees Into
Melbourne EDM producer Chamberlain doesn't give a damn about genres.
A set from Chamberlain can take you on a journey through any number of sonic territories, all... -
Nitin Sawhney Brings His Musical Passport Down Under
Multi-award-winning musician and composer Nitin Sawhney CBE returns to Australia for a series of concerts to celebrate 20 years since his seminal album, 'Beyond Skin’, was
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Woodford Folk Festival Leaks First Artists
Woodford Folk Festival has revealed the first taste of their 2019/2020 programme ahead of the full announce in October.
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Nano Stern Feels Right At Home Under The Southern Cross
Chilean singer-songwriter Nano Stern is on his way to Australia for performances at Mullum Music Festival as well as Queenscliff Music Festival.
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Second Wave Of Acts Land For 2019 Island Vibe Line-Up
Surf's up for Island Vibe Festival in 2019 with the second wave of acts set to bring the vibes to North Stradbroke Island this October.
Committed to delivering a...