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Zeki Çağlar Namlı Saz Band
Music videos

Zeki Çağlar Namlı Saz Band Unveils “Hope is You” Video

World Music Central News Room August 5, 2023 No Comments sazTurkish musicworld fusionworld musicZeki Caglar NamliZeki Caglar Namli Saz Band

Zeki Çağlar Namlı has launched a music video featuring the song “Hope is You.” The Turkish artist is an extraordinary musician who has revolutionized the…

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Delmark 70th Anniversary Blues
New CDs and digital releases

Record Label Delmark Releases 70th Anniversary Anthology

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2023 No Comments bluesBuddy GuyDelmark RecordsDinah WashingtonJunior WellsMagic SamMemphis SlimOtis Rushworld music

Delmark Records is turning 70. Bob Koester founded it in St. Louis. When Koester released his first record, jazz and blues were taking shape, and…

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New Lost City Ramblers & Cousin Emmy - New Lost City Ramblers & Cousin Emmy
New Releases

Smithsonian Folkways to Release Four 75th Anniversary Vinyl Reissues

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJazzworld music

To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Smithsonian Folkways will be reissuing four classic albums from their storied catalog. The four albums being reissued and re-pressed on…

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Tinariwen - Amatssou album cover
Charts

Tinariwen Rises to the Top of Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2023 No Comments desert bluesTinariwenTuareg musicworld music

The album Amatssou by Tinariwen has secured the top spot in the Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More about the…

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Omara Portuondo - Vida album cover
Charts

Omara Portuondo Ascends to the Pinnacle of World Music Charts Europe for August 2023

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicOmara Portuondoworld music

The album Vida by Omara Portuondo has reached the number one spot in the World Music Charts Europe for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More…

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Events

Flamencad 2023 to Present Three Captivating Flamenco Shows in August

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2023 No Comments FlamencadFlamencoworld music

Flamenco enthusiasts can look forward to three events in Cádiz during the month of August, featured in the Flamencad 2023 program. The series will take…

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Novalima - La Danza cover artwork
Tour Announcements

Novalima Announces 20 Year Anniversary Tour in the U.S.

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2023 No Comments Afro-PeruvianNovalimaPeruvian musicworld fusionworld music

Afro Peruvian band Novalima has announced a 20-year anniversary U.S. tour starting on August 3rd in Los Angeles, California. The tour playlist will include songs…

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Rhiannon Giddens - You're the One
Music videos

Rhiannon Giddens Shares “Yet to Be” Video Featuring Jason Isbell, from New Album You’re the One

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2023 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon Giddensworld music

Rhiannon Giddens will release her new album, You’re the One, on August 18 via Nonesuch Records. The album includes the single “Yet to Be,” featuring…

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Cecilia Gauna
Music videos

Cecilia Gauna Reveals Her New Video ‘Con mi padre’

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2023 No Comments Argentine musicCecilia Gaunachamameworld music

Argentine singer, composer, and lyricist Cecilia Gauna has launched a new video titled “Con mi padre” (with my father). Cecilia says about this new release:…

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Yilian Cañizares - photo by Franck Socha, design Laura Beaubrun
Music videos

Yilian Cañizares Unveils Wild Party ‘Bembé’ Music Video

World Music Central News Room July 27, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicworld fusionworld musicYilian Cañizares

Cuban musician and composer Yilian Cañizares has revealed “Bembé,” the second single from her new album Habana-Bahia. Yilian says about the song: “In Cuba, Bembé…

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