AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Heritage Book Launch: Bicol University professor Ramil “Plok” Chavenia released “Bicol Folksongs,” a decade-in-the-making collection of 11 choral arrangements meant to keep lesser-known Bicol folk songs alive in schools and choirs. Devotional Tradition Returns: In Ahmedabad, “betha garba” is being rediscovered through intimate, music-led garba jams that keep devotion at the center. Festival Energy, Local Scenes: Penn State’s Mojofest Happy Valley came back to Tussey Mountain with eight hours of bands and DJs, while Calvert City’s River Folk Festival put bluegrass in the spotlight. Big-Name Music Moments: Shakira’s Oct. 3 Madrid concert set an Amazon Music livestream record for a female artist, and Billy Joel announced a 50th anniversary “Turnstiles” box set for Dec. 11. Live Music for Communities: Nashville Symphony’s 2026-27 season is resuming after an Oracle $10M donation, and Johns Creek’s free World Music Ensemble debuts Oct. 10. Music + Culture Events: Central American Centroamericanto Fest returns in Austin, and Danbury hosts the Irish harp/English guitar duo Maire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman Oct. 11.
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