Tag: World music
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2026 Grammys Predictions Across All Categories
Overview: Predicting the 2026 Grammys Across Every Category The 2026 Grammys are shaping up to be one of the most watchable ceremonies in recent memory. As always, Variety’s Awards Circuit brings a forward-looking view, blending industry buzz, track records, and ballot dynamics to forecast winners across all major categories. Below, we break down the key…
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Oi Va Voi Reconnects with Roots: A Klezmer-Dance Band’s Return to Homecoming Gigs
Introduction: A Homecoming for a Boundary-Breaking Ensemble Oi Va Voi, the London-based klezmer-dance collective known for turning traditional Eastern European folk into modern, club-ready rhythms, was preparing for a long-awaited homecoming. After two decades of touring, recording, and reshaping what it means to blend Jewish musical heritage with contemporary beats, the band’s planned spring tour…
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Fela Kuti Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement
Fela Kuti to Be Honored with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammys The Recording Academy has announced that Nigerian music icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the founder of Afrobeat, will receive a posthumous Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The honor cements Fela’s enduring influence on global music, choreographing…
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Kanana: Bumpy’s Debut Album Bridges Country, Language, and Cultural Responsibility
Introducing Kanana: A Debut Album with Deep Roots Canadian-Australian artist Bumpy, also known as Amy Rose Dowd, makes a striking entry into the music scene with Kanana, her debut album that intertwines country, language, and cultural responsibility. Rooted in the Noongar language of south-western Australia, Kanana translates to “land where the sun sets,” a title…