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Dur-Dur Band - The Berlin Session
New Releases

Somali Band Dur-Dur Band Reveals “Heeyaa”

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2023 No Comments Dur-Dur BandSomali musicworld music

“Heeyaa” featuring Cabdinuur Alaale is the latest single from Dur-Dur Band on their album, “The Berlin Session,” set to release on Outhere Records on March…

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Hermeto Pascoal - Hermeto
New CDs and digital releases

Hermeto Pascoal’s groundbreaking debut album available March 2023

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2023 No Comments Brazilian musicfusionHermeto Pascoalworld fusionworld music

The highly anticipated reissue of Hermeto Pascoal‘s seminal debut album, is finally set for release on March 31st, 2023. The self-titled “Hermeto” will be available…

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Ashby Frank - Leaving Is Believing
Bluegrass New CDs and digital releases

Ashby Frank Unveils “Leaving Is Believing”

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2023 No Comments Ashby FrankReggaeworld music

The new album “Leaving Is Believing” by Ashby Frank highlights the breadth of his creative talent. With over a decade and a half of experience,…

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Ali Farka Toure - Voyageur
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“Cherie” Brings Together Two Malian Music Giants, Ali Farka Touré and Oumou Sangaré

World Music Central News Room February 13, 2023 No Comments Ali Farka TouréMalian musicOumou Sangaréworld music

The highly anticipated new album Voyageur from legendary African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré is set to be released on March 10th by World…

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Marcus Gad & Tribe - Ready For Battle
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Marcus Gad & Tribe Roll Out New Album “Ready For Battle” with Easy Star Records

World Music Central News Room February 13, 2023 No Comments Marcus Gad & TribeReggaeworld music

After a wait of three years, reggae act Marcus Gad & Tribe have finally released their latest recording, “Ready For Battle.” The album is the…

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Cover of Casey Penn's debut album One Step Away
New CDs and digital releases

Mountain Fever Records Announces the arrival of Casey Penn’s debut album, “One Step Away”

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCasey Pennworld music

Casey Penn’s debut album, “One Step Away” is a deeply personal album, dedicated to the memory of Casey’s father, Chuck Hanes, who was her biggest…

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Tarran
Artist Profiles Awards

Tarran Crowned Champions at Celtic Connections Battle of the Folk Bands, 2023

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments Battle of The Folk BandsCeltic ConnectionsCeltic musicScottish musicTarranworld music

The Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow saw Tarran come out on top as the winners of the Battle of The Folk Bands competition held on…

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Awards

Amy Laurenson Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments Amy LaurensonCeltic musicpianoScottish musicworld music

Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023.  City Halls, the stunning venue at the Celtic Connections festival, played…

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Cover of "Praise Him" by Paketo
New Releases

Reissue of Reggae Album “Praise Him” by Paketo

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments PaketoReggaeworld music

In 1982, Paketo joined forces with Trevor Davis to record and produce the album “Praise Him” under the Child of God label. The album was…

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Events

New Concert Series: Train Station Trios: Songs & Stories of the American Railroad

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon GiddensSilkroadworld music

Silkroad unveiled a new concert series, “Train Station Trios: Songs & Stories of the American Railroad,” as part of its ongoing initiative led by Artistic…

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