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The album cover for Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Rising features a blurred, swirling image of green foliage and sky. The album title is centered in white and light blue text, with “Pickin’ On” in a retro script and “featuring Iron Horse” below in smaller type.
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Creedence Goes Grassroots in New Iron Horse Tribute

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2025 No Comments BluegrassCreedence Clearwater RevivalIron Horseworld music

CMH Records’ long-running Pickin’ On Series continues with Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Rising, featuring vocal and instrumental reinterpretations of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics…

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Gnoss - Photo by Elly Lucas. Band photo.
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Gnoss Folk Quartet Tunes Up for 2025

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicGnossScottish musicworld music

Glasgow-based folk quartet Gnoss, featuring Aidan Moodie, Graham Rorie, Connor Sinclair, and Craig Baxter, has unveiled a new single, “Hjop,” signaling the start of a…

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Vickie Vaughn - Liza Jane cover artwork. a photo of Vaughn sitting on a chair.
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Vickie Vaughn Reinvents Vince Gill’s “Liza Jane”

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2025 No Comments BluegrassVickie Vaughnworld music

After debuting with an inventive reinterpretation of Bruce Robison’s “Leavin’,” IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn returns with a striking remake of Vince…

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Cover for C.J. Lewandowski and Del McCoury, joined by Ronnie McCoury She’s No Angel. Photo of the back of a woman wearing a dress in a club.
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Heavenly Chorus: McCourys and Lewandowski Revive “She’s No Angel”

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2025 No Comments BluegrassC.J. Lewandowskiworld music

C.J. Lewandowski and Del McCoury, joined by Ronnie McCoury, have released a new version of the Osborne Brothers and Red Allen’s 1957 classic “She’s No…

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The single cover for Naranjo en Flor by Tom Ricci features an illustrated orange tree with ripe fruit and white blossoms set against a dark green background. The title appears in large serif font at the top, while the artist's name and featured musicians—Pipi Piazzolla, Bruno Migotto, and Pablo Sanguinetti, are listed below in matching gold lettering.
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Tom Ricci Reimagines a Tango Classic

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2025 No Comments Argentine musictangoTom Ricciworld fusion

Tom Ricci presents a contemporary live reinterpretation of “Naranjo en Flor,” one of Argentina’s most iconic tangos, recorded at Buenos Aires’ historic Estudios ION. This…

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A solitary boat floats on abstract, windswept waters in this watercolor cover. Soft blue, brown, and white brushstrokes.
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A Parting Song: Mike Vass Sets Sail With “Leaving St. Kilda”

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicMike VassScottish musictenor guitarworld music

Scottish composer Mike Vass draws inspiration from history in “Leaving St. Kilda,” a solo tenor guitar piece rooted in his time as artist-in-residence at the…

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World Music Showcase Babel Music XP Opens 2026 Artist Call

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2025 No Comments Babel Music XPglobal musicworld fusionworld music

Babel Music XP, an international showcase and professional springboard for emerging world music artists, has officially launched its call for participants for the 2026 edition.…

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The album cover for Leave a Light On by Volume Five depicts a warmly lit cabin on a grassy hillside under a star-filled night sky.
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Volume Five Keeps It Lit

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2025 No Comments BluegrassVolume Fiveworld music

Bluegrass mainstays Volume Five return with Leave a Light On (Mountain Fever Records), a tightly crafted album that bridges traditional roots with contemporary storytelling. The…

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The cover of Midnight Fire by Matt Wallace features a stylized campfire blazing under a luminous full moon. Surrounded by tall pine trees and dramatic clouds, with a retro, illustrated aesthetic. The title and artist’s name appear in bold, white lettering at the bottom.
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Bluegrass Burns Bright: Matt Wallace Rekindles “Midnight Fire”

World Music Central News Room June 20, 2025 No Comments BluegrassMatt Wallaceworld music

Matt Wallace returns with “Midnight Fire,” a spirited new single released on Huckleberry Records. Originally recorded by Steve Wariner in the 1980s, the song is…

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Lowell Folk Fest Drops First 2025 Lineup

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2025 No Comments bluesCajun musicCeltic musicworld music

The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has unveiled the first wave of performers, set to appear from July 25–27 in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. As one of…

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