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Geary & John -“I’m Just Too Lazy” cover artwork. The duo playing guitars outside a barn.
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Geary & John Introduce Countrified Steak With “I’m Just Too Lazy”

World Music Central News Room May 31, 2026 No Comments BluegrassGeary & JohnGeary AllenJohn Goodingworld music

Geary Allen and John Gooding, the duo performing as Geary & John, have released their debut single, “I’m Just Too Lazy.” The track previews their…

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Rafael “Pollo” Brito - Una Nueva Vida cover artwork. A photo of Rafael playing a small guitar in a tropical beach.
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Rafael “Pollo” Brito Leads Tribute to El Salvador on “Una Nueva Vida”

World Music Central News Room May 30, 2026 No Comments Rafael “Pollo” BritoSalvadoran musicworld music

Rafael “Pollo” Brito has released the music video for “Una Nueva Vida,” a tropical-inspired single issued worldwide by LatinWMG. The track forms part of Renacimiento:…

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Mànran Unveil New Studio Album To the Wind

World Music Central News Room May 30, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicfolk-popMànranScottish musicworld music

Scottish folk act Mànran have released To the Wind, their first studio album in four years. The record follows the singles Annie, Standing Still, and…

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Davie Furey Enlists Gerry Adams For First 2026 Single

World Music Central News Room May 29, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicDavie FureyGerry AdamsIrish folk musicworld music

Davie Furey has released “Donegal/The Swallow’s Tail,” his first single of 2026. The track grew out of Furey’s long-running creative friendship with Gerry Adams, the…

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Piano Prodigy Ansel Mauricio Unveils Latin Jazz Piece Mente En Shuffle

World Music Central News Room May 28, 2026 No Comments Ansel MauricioLatin jazzworld music

Dominican pianist, arranger, producer, and composer Ansel Mauricio has released his debut single, “Mente En Shuffle.” Released on April 15, 2026, the same day Mauricio…

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Queen Day La Clave cover artwork. A color photo of Queen Day playing three congas.
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Queen Day Introduces Solo Era With Afro-Cuban Single “La Clave”

World Music Central News Room May 26, 2026 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicCuban musicQueen Dayworld music

Cuban percussionist and singer Queen Day has announced the release of her new single, “La Clave.” With this track, Day takes a major step in…

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Blazin’ Fiddles - Incendo cover artwork. An illustration of a match lighting up.
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Blazin’ Fiddles Spark a High Energy Incendo

World Music Central News Room May 26, 2026 No Comments Angus LyonAnna MassieBlazin’ FiddlesCeltic musicJenna ReidKristan HarveyRua MacmillanScottish musicworld music

Blazin’ Fiddles have announced Incendo, the Scottish group’s first album as a five-piece. The release also signifies a new chapter for the award-winning ensemble, which…

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Richard Wileman Wheel Of Fortune. A still from the video with a woman smiling.
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Richard Wileman and Chantelle Smith Unveil Dark Folk Song “Wheel Of Fortune”

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2026 No Comments Chantelle Smithdark folkEnglish Folk musicfolk horrorRichard Wilemanworld music

Richard Wileman (Karda Estra) has joined forces with English folk singer Chantelle Smith for a new folk horror album titled Samhain Tree. The duo has…

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Sound and Meridian Brothers - Ritmo Babilonia cover artwork. A cartoon style illustration of three men over a yellow background.
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Beck, Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers Join on “Ritmo Babilonia”

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2026 No Comments BeckMeridian BrothersMexican Institute of Soundworld fusionworld music

Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers have released “Ritmo Babilonia,” the final single from their collaborative album Ruido Tovar. The track features Beck and…

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Jackson Hollow A Lovely Day cover artwork. A color photo of the band.
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Jackson Hollow Contemplates Everyday Moments with “A Lovely Day”

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2026 No Comments BluegrassCanadian musicJackson Hollowworld music

Jackson Hollow has released “A Lovely Day,” the final single from its forthcoming album, Deep Blue Sky, due July 10. Co-written by Rick Lang and…

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