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New Member : Festival de Músicas Mestizas y +, MUMES

Sarah — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:23:55 +0000

The Fusion and + Music Festival, MUMES, is a cultural initiative which first saw the light of day in 2004, being born of a deep concern about xenophobic attitudes, which are rooted in ignorance of other cultures, a concern which is further accentuated by the current flow of migrants entering society in the Canary Islands, an archipelago which lies at the crossroads between three continents: Africa, America and Europe. MUMES celebrates the wealth of cultural heritage to be found on these three continents through its programme of activities, combining the visual arts, film showings, workshops, craft and gastronomy fairs, forums, debates and music. The Festival highlights, year after year, the importance of culture as a tool in the fight to build and strengthen tolerance between peoples. Its stages, a pantheon of artists and traditions from around the world, have been graced by figures of the calibre of Youssou N’Dour, Cheik Lô, Sgt García, Macaco, Amparanoia, Orishas e Ismaêl Lô, El Hijo de la Cumbia, Dj Kaan & Istanbul Percussions, Los de Abajo [México] and Angelique Kidyo amongst others.

More info: www.mumes.es

Beautiful people at the AGM 2012 in Marseille, France

Sarah — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:17:06 +0000

End of March the EFWMF organised its yearly annual meeting in Marseille, France, simultaneously with the Babel Med 2012. Almost 30 members attended the meetings that were held at the Club Pernod in the Vieux Port and later on enjoyed encounters and drinks at the stand as well as a great number of good showcases in the evening. We thank the Babel Med for inviting us and giving us the possiblity to meet in excellent conditions. See you next year!

Renewal of the KAMS - EFWMF tour grants in 2012!

Sarah — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:52:38 +0000

In early 2012, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Management Service re-solicited applications for the KAMS-EFWMF Tour Grant, with the goal of promoting the international competitiveness and name recognition of Korea's traditional arts through a strategy of overseas performance arrangements.

This support effort was initiated in 2010 under the joint operation of the Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS) and the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals (EFWMF). Applicants were EFWMF partner festivals confirmed to be in negotiations toward inviting Korean traditional music groups for performance. Once support has been confirmed, the Korean performing artists and/or arts groups invited by the festivals in question will receive assistance to cover airfare and freight transportation costs.

Applications were accepted between March 16 and March 30, 2012, and reviewed on April 9.

The final selection results can be found on: http://eng.gokams.or.kr/01_kams/kams_view.aspx?Idx=189&flag=notice

Songlines 25 best international Festivals-list includes 5 EFWMF-members

Sarah — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:25:17 +0000

The June issue of Songlines (#84) – on sale April 27 – sees this year’s festival supplement featuring Songlines Top 10 UK Summer Festivals and Songlines 25 of the Best International Festivals.

Get your sun hats, tents and wellies at the ready for another year of festivals full of the most legendary names and the freshest talent on the world music scene. Here are the Songlines recommendations:

Songlines 25 of the Best International Festivals

Africa Festival, Germany - EFWMF member
Chicago World Music Festival, USA
Druga Godba, Slovenia - EFWMF member
Essaouira Gnawa & World Music Festival, Morocco
Ethno Port, Poland
Fes Festival of Sacred Music, Morocco
Festival on the Niger, Mali
FMM Sines, Portugal
Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, Norway
Guca Trumpet Festival, Serbia
Jeonju International Sori Festival, South Korea
Jodhpur RIFF, India
Kriol Jazz Festival, Cape Verde
La Grande Rencontre, Québec
Musiques Metisses, France - EFWMF member
Oslo World Music Festival, Norway - EFWMF member
Rainforest World Music Festival, Borneo
Sakifo Festival, La Réunion
Sauti za Busara, Zanzibar
Savannah Music Festival, USA
Sfinks Festival, Belgium - EFWMF member
Sommelo Festival, Finland
Sziget, Hungary
Warsaw Cross Cultural Festival, Poland
WOMADelaide, Australia

WOMEX 2012 in Thessaloniki, Greece - call for proposals!!

Sarah — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:55:27 +0000

Artists, speakers, and filmmakers are called on to submit their Showcase, Conference, and Film proposals for WOMEX 12 Thessaloniki.

Deadline = Friday, 13 April 2012.

Spread the news and if you have a proposal of your own, don't hesitate to submit it! Submission forms and tips on how to propose can be found here: http://www.womex.com/lnk/how-to-propose

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Le Kolatier in November 2012!!

Sarah — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:31:42 +0000

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AWME 2012 showcase applications now also through SONICBIDS

Sarah — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:04:13 +0000

5th Year Anniversary Edition

15 - 18 November 2012

Melbourne Australia

Interested artists are invited to apply through the AWME website or Sonicbids before 20 April 2012.

After four short years, AWME has established itself as the southern hemispheres premier music industry conference and showcase event for Roots music. AWME pioneers new networks and creates opportunities for musicians world wide by engaging with industry representatives from around the globe.

In 2011 AWME brought together 300 musicians, over 460 local and international delegates and over 8500 audience members for four days of music, workshops, seminars and showcase concerts.

Listen to the world in Marseille!

Sarah — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:04:48 +0000

The 8 the edition of the Babel Med is scheduled for the last weekend of March 2012. (29 – 31 March)

Together with the Womex, Babel Med is one of the most important European music trade fairs for world music. You can now register, book a stand and/or take an advertising space in the Babel Med Music Catalogue.

Babel Med Music festival is organised by DOCK DES SUDS in Marseille. During 3 days, artists and music professionals from all over the world meet to check out new ideas, participate at conferences & debates, scout for new artistes and meet friends and colleagues.

Since 8 years Babel Med Music encourages musical exchange and support possibilities for artistic and economic networking between cultural music professionals from the jazz and worldmusic sector.

registration form : click on http://babelmedmusic.oxatis.com/Default.asp?PGFLngID=1

Take a look at ! NEWSLETTER 25

Sarah — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:58:58 +0000

click on the picture on your right :

where did it all start?
quotes of chairs, members and friends
an alternate history of the EFWMF
and ...''The festivals step up' by Mr. Gerald Seligman

The Oslo World Music Festival! 2- 6 November 2011

Sarah — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:55:21 +0000

more info: http://www.rikskonsertene.no/osloworldmusicfestival