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Ballaké Sissoko Unveils Solo Kora Album “A Touma”

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2021 No Comments African musicBallake Sissokokoraworld music

Kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko has released a second album in 2021 titled “A Touma” (Nø Førmat!). Earlier this year he released the acclaimed collaboration album,…

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Reggae Star Jah Cure Reveals Lyric Video for “Welcome To Jamaica”

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2021 No Comments Jah CureJamaican musicReggae

Acclaimed reggae musician Jah Cure has released the lyric video for “Welcome To Jamaica.” The video takes viewers on a journey from white sand beaches…

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“Woara” New Video from Ghanaian Afro Roots Star Rocky Dawuni

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2021 No Comments Ghanaian musicHighlifepalm wineRocky Dawuni

Rocky Dawuni has unveiled a new video titled “Woara.” The song explores the foundations of Ghanaian Highlife music which forms part of the basis of…

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World Music Festival @ Taiwan Revals 2021 Program

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2021 No Comments Taiwanese musicworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Festival @ Taiwan

World Music Festival @ Taiwan will take place October 29 – November 12, 2021. In addition to live performances and showcases, the event will connect…

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New Releases

Water, New album from Jamaican Reggae-Fusion Singer Ammoye

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2021 No Comments AmmoyeJamaican musicReggaeworld fusion

Canada-based Jamaican reggae-fusion vocalist Ammoye has released a new album titled Water (Lulaworld Records). Produced by Danny Maestro, The album features a mix of reggae,…

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Tour Announcements

Rez Abbasi and Isabelle Olivier Announce Brief Global Jazz Tour

World Music Central News Room September 28, 2021 No Comments Isabelle OlivierRez Abbasiworld fusionworld jazz

Guitarist Rez Abbasi and harp player Isabelle Olivier will be performing Oasis at three locations in the United States in November 2021. The critically acclaimed…

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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Launch New Video

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2021 No Comments

Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita have unveiled a new music video titled ‘Allah Léno’. The song appears in the duo’s upcoming album “Suba.” Omar Sosa…

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Acclaimed Indian Composer Ricky Kej Releases Music Video with Stewart Copeland

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2021 No Comments Indian musicRicky KejStewart Copelandworld fusionworld music

Grammy Award winner Indian composer and keyboardist Ricky Kej has released “Himalayas,” the first music video from his brand new album ‘Divine Tides,’ a collaboration…

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Tour Announcements

Colombian Innovators Ghetto Kumbé Announce October 2021 European Tour

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2021 No Comments Colombian musicGhetto Kumbéworld fusionworld music

Ghetto Kumbé, a rising band featuring 3 talented musicians from the Colombian Caribbean coast, will be performing in Europe in October 2021. Ghetto Kumbé mix…

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Piper Kathryn Tickell & the Darkening Announce Live Tour

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2021 No Comments bagpipeKathryn Tickell

Renowned British piper Kathryn Tickell has announced her upcoming live tour with her band The Darkening. “I can’t even start to put into words just…

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