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Events

Galli and Amparo Take the Stage at Teatro Flamenco Madrid

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2025 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de MadridDavid el GalliFlamencoPaco De Amparoworld music

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid continues its twelfth season with a performance featuring singer David el Galli and guitarist Paco…

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Music videos

Let It Flow: Esinam & Sibusile Xaba Channel Spirit and Sound

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2025 No Comments African musicEsinam and Sibusile Xabaworld music

Esinam and Sibusile Xaba have released “Flowing Keep Flowing,” the third single from their upcoming debut album Healing Voices, due April 25, 2025, via W.E.R.F.…

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WITCH Queenless King. A still from a live performance.
Music videos

Zambia’s WITCH Reignites With “Queenless King”

World Music Central News Room April 7, 2025 No Comments WITCHZambian musicZamrock

Zamrock pioneers WITCH return with the single “Queenless King,” the first release from their forthcoming album Sogolo, due June 13 via Partisan Records. The title,…

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Alana, winners of 2024 Runas contest - Photo by David Bermejo
Competitions

Runas Competition: Ortigueira Festival Boosts Prize Pool for Emerging Celtic Talent

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicFestival Internacional do Mundo Celta de Ortigueiraworld music

(headline image: Alana, winners of 2024 Runas contest – Photo by David Bermejo) The Ortigueira International Celtic World Festival in Galicia, Spain, has officially opened…

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Obituaries

Amadou of Malian Duo Amadou & Mariam Dies at 70

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2025 No Comments Amadou & MariamAmadou BagayokoMalian musicworld music

(headline image: Amadou & Mariam – Photo by Julio Bandit) Amadou Bagayoko, guitarist and vocalist of the acclaimed Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, passed away…

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Rafael Energía Dominicana - “Una Mujer Buena (El Cuerno)” single cover. a photo of the artist raising his hands in the sign of a horn.
Music videos

Rafael Energía Dominicana Hits Home With “Una Mujer Buena (El Cuerno)”

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2025 No Comments bachataDominican musicRafael Energía Dominicanaworld music

Rafael Energía Dominicana returns with “Una Mujer Buena (El Cuerno),” a new single that mixes classic Dominican bachata with modern production elements. The track is…

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The album cover features a serene, blue-toned landscape dominated by a dense forest reflected perfectly on a calm body of water. Above the reflection, the name Mehmet Polat appears in simple typography.
Music videos

Rooted, Yet Restless: Mehmet Polat Unveils ‘Curious’ Single

World Music Central News Room April 3, 2025 No Comments Mehmet Polatworld music

Mehmet Polat introduces “Curious,” the first single from his upcoming album Roots in Motion, a project that reflects his journey as both a musician and…

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Trio Da Kali - Bagola cover artwork. A color photo of the trio outdoors with clouds in the background.
Charts

Trio Da Kali Dominates with Top Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for April 2025

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2025 No Comments global musicMaliMalian musicTrio Da Kaliworld music

The album Bagola by Malian group Trio da Kali has sailed to the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) for the month of…

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Trio Da Kali - Bagola cover artwork. A color photo of the trio outdoors with clouds in the background.
Charts

Trio da Kali Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for April 2025

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2025 No Comments BagolaMaliMalian musicTrio Da Kaliworld music

The album Bagola by Malian act Trio da Kali has landed at #1 on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of April 2025.…

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La Mari, Chambao - Photo by Víctor Chito Photography . La Mari standing with her hands behind her head.
Music videos

Chambao Keeps It “Fresca” With a Tribute to Women

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2025 No Comments ChambaoFlamencorumba flamencaworld music

(headline image: chambao’s La Mari – Photo by Víctor Chito Photography) Chambao returns with “Fresca” (fresh), a single that pays tribute to women balancing domestic…

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