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Zakir Hussain
Events

Zakir Hussain with Niladri Kumar to Perform at Skirball Center in New York City

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments Indian classical musictablaworld fusionworld musicZakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain, the world-famous master of the Indian tabla, and rising sitar maestro Niladri Kumar are set to perform on Friday, November 18, 2022, at…

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Piper Street Sound - Hulusi
New Releases

Piper Street Sound Reveals New EP, Hulusi

World Music Central News Room October 31, 2022 No Comments Piper Street SoundReggaeworld music

Dub reggae outfit Piper Street Sound has a new EP titled Hulusi. The recording combines layers of acoustic, analog, and digital performances. The title refers…

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Andy Leftwich - The American Fiddler
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Fiddle Wizard Andy Leftwich Unveils The American Fiddler Album

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2022 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassCeltic musicold timeworld music

“The American Fiddler” (Mountain Home Music Company) is the new album by Andy Leftwich, one of the finest American violin players in the bluegrass scene.…

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Cover of the album Dreams For Sale by Theo & Brenna
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Dreams For Sale, Debut Album by Theo & Brenna

World Music Central News Room October 29, 2022 No Comments BluegrassTheo & Brennaworld music

Dreams For Sale (Mountain Fever Records) is the debut bluegrass album by Kentucky sibling duo Theo & Brenna. “When we were putting together the track…

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Conjunto Ingeniería
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Conjunto Ingeniería Anthology Compiled by El Palmas & El Dragón Criollo

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments boogalooConjunto IngenieríamambosalsaVenezuelan musicworld music

The newly released compilation, simply titled “Conjunto Ingeniería,” includes songs cherry-picked by El Palmas Music from across the group’s career. The album captures all the…

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Mamak Khadem - Say Her Name
New Releases

Mamak Khadem Pays Tribute to Mahsa Amini and the Women of Iran with Benefit EP “Say Her Name”

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments Mahsa AminiMamak KhademPersian musicworld fusionworld music

Renowned Iranian singer Mamak Khadem, one of the finest vocalists in the world music scene, is set to release an EP titled “Say Her Name”…

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Gavin Fairhall Lever
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Gavin Fairhall Lever Release Debut Album

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicEnglish Folk musicGavin Fairhall Leverworld music

The Gavin Fairhall Lever trio has released its self-titled debut album. Recorded in Northern Ireland by producer Julie McLarnon, this 12 track album presents fresh,…

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Habib Koité - Photo by Dirk Leunis
Events

Habib Koité to Perform at City Winery in New York City

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments Habib KoitéMalian musicworld music

Renowned Malian guitarist and composer Habib Koité is set to perform on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the City Winery New York City. Habib Koité…

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Oumou Sangare - Photo by Holly Whittaker
Events

Malian Star Oumou Sangaré Adds Will Calhoun’s Mali Project to Apollo Debut

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2022 No Comments global musicOumou SangaréWill Calhounworld fusionworld music

Acclaimed Malian singer Oumou Sangaré is set to perform at the famed Apollo Theater onSaturday, October 29, 2022. In addition to Sangaré, Will Calhoun’s Mali…

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SunDub - Spirits Eats Music
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SunDub to Release “Spirits Eats Music”

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2022 No Comments ReggaeSundubworld fusionworld music

SunDub is set to release the new album “Spirits Eats Music” (Easy Star Records) on November 11, 2022. SunDub is the Brooklyn-based five piece ensemble…

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