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Söndörgö - Spoon cover artwork. A photo of an old street.
Music videos

Söndörgö Releases New Single, “Spoon,” With Chris Potter

World Music Central News Room May 27, 2024 No Comments Söndörgöworld music

Söndörgö has recently released a new single titled “Spoon,” featuring Chris Potter. Infused with elements of Balkan and jazz music, the composition presents a mix…

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Tour Announcements

La Delio Valdez Announce European Tour: July and October 2024

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2024 No Comments Argentine musiccumbiaLa Delio Valdezworld music

La Delio Valdez, Argentina’s leading cumbia band, was founded in Buenos Aires in 2009. As a musicians’ cooperative, they have crafted a unique style that…

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Music videos

Rebecca Frazier Reveals New Single ‘Available’

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2024 No Comments Rebecca Frazierworld music

Rebecca Frazier has released her new single, “Available,” under Compass Records. This track explores themes of commitment and infidelity, portraying a bride’s disillusionment as her…

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Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 Flamenco Capital poster. A collage with photos of the 3 artists.
Events

Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 to Present Flamenco Capital

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2024 No Comments Atenea ToroFlamencoFlamenco CapitalLaura FúnezPastora AndradesSonido Madrid en Vivoworld music

The Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 series highlights the richness, quality, and artistic diversity of Madrid’s music scene, and flamenco is a significant part of…

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The Zawose Queens - Maisha cover artwork. a photo of the two women sitting and standing over a Land Rover holding drums.
Music videos

The Zawose Queens Unveil ‘Maisha’ Video

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2024 No Comments Tanzanian musicThe Zawose Queensworld music

New Tanzanian act The Zawose Queens have released a music video titled “Maisha.” Real World Records recently signed The Zawose Queens. The group is led…

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Frente Abierto with Israel and Lela - Photo by Romualdo Sagrada
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Frente Abierto Presents its Groundbreaking Flamenco

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2024 No Comments FlamencoFrente Abiertoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Frente Abierto with Israel Fernández and Lela Soto – Photo by Romualdo Sagrada) Frente Abierto, a collective of musicians from southern Spain, mix…

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Cem Yildiz playing saz
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Cem Yildiz introduces World-Electro from Anatolia

World Music Central News Room May 22, 2024 No Comments Alevi musicCem YildizTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Known as the “Modern-day troubadour,” Cem Yildiz passionately explores Anatolian and Alevi-Bektashi music, delivering captivating performances imbued with shamanic essence. Utilizing electrified saz and vocals,…

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Events

Ricky Martin, Loreena McKennitt, and Lila Downs, Headliners at Pirineos Sur 2024

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2024 No Comments Lila DownsLoreena McKennittPirineos SurRicky MartinSara Barasworld music

Pirineos Sur, the most significant music event in Aragon and one of Spain’s longest-standing festivals, with over 30 years of history, is all set for…

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Tray Wellington - Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend cover artwork. The artist standing on a rooftop in a city holding a banjo.
Music videos

Tray Wellington Reveals “Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend”

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2024 No Comments BluegrassnewgrassTray Wellingtonworld music

Tray Wellington‘s latest single, “Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend” (Mountain Home Music Company) revisits the newgrass instrumental genrey. The title, though peculiar,…

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Mason Via - "Hey Don't Go" cover artwork. A photo of the artist walking outdoors carrying a guitar case.
Music videos

New Music from Mason Via, “Hey Don’t Go”

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2024 3 Comments AmericanaMason Viaworld music

Mason Via has rolled out his latest release, “Hey Don’t Go,” under Mountain Fever Records. This country Americana fusion track delves into the theme of…

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