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Walters Brings Warm Island Pulse On Ti Love

David Walters is set to release his new album Ti Love on January 30, 2026, through Heavenly Sweetness. The project is his first full-length in…

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Music videos

Bassist Jon von Boehm Says “Not Today” With A Five-Minute Jam Starter

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2026 No Comments jazz fusion jazz-rock Jon von Boehm

Jon von Boehm has released “Not Today,” the first single from his upcoming fourth album, Reflections, due in March 2026. The five-minute instrumental features musicians…

Awards

Folk Stars And Changemakers Lead 2026 International Folk Music Awards

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2026 No Comments Alex Mallett American folk music Carsie Blanton Cindy Cogbill Clifton Chenier Crys Matthews Edmonton Folk Festival I’m With Her Kieran Hanrahan Kyshona Laura Thomas Louisiana Folk Roots Michael Stock Rachel Ornelas Ron Olesko Susan Forbes Hansen Taj Mahal The Baltic Sisters world music Yasmin Williams

The International Folk Music Awards for the 2025 cycle were presented on January 21, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the Folk Alliance International Conference.…

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Music videos

Rudy Adrian Introduces New Video “Castle Rocks”

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2026 No Comments ambient electronic music electronic music Rudy Adrian

Electronic music artist Rudy Adrian has released a new video titled “Castle Rocks” from his new album, Along The Coppermine Ridge (Spotted Peccary Music).

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Events

Solas Celebrates 30 Years of Celtic Innovation

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2026 No Comments Celtic music Solas world music

Solas is set to perform at Sony Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Founded in 1995, the trailblazing Celtic music ensemble reunites to mark three…

Eskorzo & Muerdo sit outdoors at a small round table, smiling at one another. One plays a guitar while wearing sunglasses and a hat, the other wears dark sunglasses and an open shirt. Ceramic jugs, wine glasses, and a plant decorate the table. The cover text introduces a collaboration titled La Tumba (A Fuego Suave) by Eskorzo & Muerdo.

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Eskorzo and Muerdo Turn “La Tumba” Into a Vintage Son Cubano Delight

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2026 No Comments Eskorzo Muerdo world fusion world music

Eskorzo and Muerdo have released a new version of “La Tumba,” recasting the track as a classic son cubano. It’s a preview of Eskorzo’s 30th-anniversary…

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Events

Tribute to Sabicas Ties Flamenco Festival NY

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2026 No Comments Flamenco world music

Gerardo Núñez, Antonio Rey, Álvaro Martinete, and Olga Pericet are set to perform at The Town Hall on Saturday, March 14, 2026. In celebration of…

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Music videos

Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest Roll Out “Recurrent” Music Video

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2026 No Comments contemporary jazz funk jazz fusion Metropole Orkest Snarky Puppy world fusion

Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest (conducted by Jules Buckley) have released a video for “Recurrent.” This is a piece from its new album Somni (GroundUP…

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Awards

Eight Flamenco Finalists Head To Sevilla Showdown

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2026 No Comments Antonio González Chico Gallardo Flamenco flamenco guitar Francis Gómez guitar Juan Antonio Moya Juan Diego Mateos Luis Gallo Luis Medina Melón Jiménez world music

The SGAE Foundation has announced the eight finalists for the III Paco de Lucía Flamenco SGAE Award 2025. The final will take place on Wednesday,…

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Music videos

Remedy Tree Lean Into Heart-On-Sleeve Bluegrass On “Let Her Know”

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2026 No Comments Bluegrass Remedy Tree world music

Remedy Tree has named “Let Her Know” as the focus track from their album Beyond What I Can See. The song is a stripped-down bluegrass…