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LennyTunes and Shalom Mor - The Malfoof Collective
New Releases

The Malfoof Collective Mixes Traditional Black Sea coast music and modern street culture

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2023 No Comments folktronicaThe Malfoof Collectiveworld fusionworld music

The mini-album “The Malfoof Collective” explores the combination of traditional Black Sea coast music and modern street culture. The album features a mix of traditional…

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Starling Arrow - Oh Darlin'
New Releases

Starling Arrow Launch 5th Single “Oh Darlin’”

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaStarling Arrowworld music

Starling Arrow has released “Oh Darlin’” as the 5th single from their new album. The song is a lullaby for exhausted parents and is available…

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Conferences Showcases

Mundial Montréal 2023 Conference Call for Artists is Now Open

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2023 No Comments Mundial Montrealworld fusionworld music

The prominent North American world music showcase Mundial Montréal 2023 Call for Artists is now open. This edition will be held from November 14th to…

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Lucas Santtana - O Paraíso
Charts

Brazilian Artist Lucas Santtana Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2023

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2023 No Comments Brazilian musicfolktronicaLucas Santtanaworld fusionworld music

The recording “O Paraíso” by Brazilian singer, instrumentalist, and composer Lucas Santtana is the #1 album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2023.…

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Mostar Sevdah Reunion - Lady Sings The Balkan Blues
Charts

Lady Sings The Balkan Blues #1 at World Music Charts Europe – February 2023

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2023 No Comments Mostar Sevdah Reunionworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album “Lady Sings The Balkan Blues” by Mostar Sevdah Reunion (Bosnia) has reached the number 1 position at the World Music Charts Europe in…

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Balsam Range - Moxie and Mettle
Awards

Balsam Range Wins SPBGMA’s Gospel Group of The Year and Vocal Group of the Year

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments Balsam RangeBluegrassworld music

Balsam Range, a renowned bluegrass music act, has received two more awards. The band from Western North Carolina was honored with the title of Gospel…

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Awards

Rising Bluegrass Singer Jaelee Roberts Wins Two Top SPBGMA Awards

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Jaelee Roberts, a rising star in bluegrass music, won the Female Vocalist of the Year award and her debut album “Something You Didn’t Count On”…

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Darren Nicholson
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles, Darren Nicholson

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments AmericanaBalsam RangeBluegrassDarren Nicholsonworld music

Darren Nicholson is a bluegrass and Americana musician based in Haywood County, North Carolina. He has won multiple International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. Nicholson has…

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Aoife O’Donovan - The Apathy Sessions
New CDs and digital releases

The Apathy Sessions, Deluxe Version Of Aoife O’Donovan’s Age Of Apathy

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaAoife O’Donovan

American roots music artist Aoife O’Donovan has released ‘The Apathy Sessions,’ the Deluxe Version of her ‘Age Of Apathy‘ album. Recorded through a unique residency…

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Morgan Heritage
Music videos

Morgan Heritage Unveil New Single ‘Just A Number’

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2023 No Comments Morgan HeritageReggaeworld music

Grammy award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage has released “Just A Number” as a new single and music video, addressing the topic of cancel culture and…

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