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The cover of Vedan Kolod's album Birds features a surreal and vivid illustration of a forest. Brightly colored birds with purple, pink, and blue feathers fly among skeletal bird skulls that appear suspended in the air. The background consists of tall, leafless trees with hints of vibrant green grass at the forest floor. The band's name and album title are prominently displayed in white, stylized fonts.
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Russian World Music Chart Reveals Top Albums in 2024

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2025 No Comments

The Russian World Music Chart has released the list of top albums in 2024. In total, 67 albums in the genres of world music, ethnic…

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The album cover for Alva by Mari Boine is a mix of natural and symbolic elements. Central to the composition is a white animal skull, possibly a deer or a similar creature, resting on a bed of lush greenery dotted with red berries and purple flowers. Draped over the skull is a reflective, circular ornament, resembling a cluster of sequins or mirrored disks. A vivid burst of color emerges from the left side, with diagonal streaks of pink, orange, and yellow.
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Mari Boine Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for January 2025

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Alva by Mari Boine has claimed the number one position on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of January 2025. Mari Boine is…

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The background of this album cover for Sababu by Aboubakar Traore & Balimais a warm terracotta shade. A stylized profile of Aboubakar Traore dominates the cover, created using intricate, geometric patterns that mimic traditional African textile or tribal art. These patterns are arranged in a way that overlays the silhouette. The navy-blue patterns contrast sharply with the terracotta background, creating visual depth.
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Aboubakar Traoré & Balima Ascend to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for January 2025

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The album Sababu by Aboubakar Traoré & Balima claimed the coveted number one spot of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of January…

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Al Andaluz Project - The songs of Iman Kandoussi cover artwork. A photo of Iman performing live.
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Al Andaluz Project Takes the Number One Spot on Iberian Roots Music Chart for 4th Quarter 2024

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The songs of Iman Kandoussi by Al Andaluz Project has secured the top spot on Limur, the Iberian Roots Music Chart for the 4th Quarter…

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Aziza Brahim - Mawja cover artwork. a beautiful photo of the Sahara desert.
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World Music Charts Europe Reveal the Best of The Year 2024

World Music Central News Room December 2, 2024 No Comments

World Music Charts Europe has released the list of top 250 albums for the year 2024. This year there were 887 nominated releases. World Music…

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Justin Adams & Mauro Durante - Sweet Release cover artwork. A black and white photo featuin Adams on guitar and a blurry image of Durante playing frame drum.
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Justin Adams & Mauro Durante Secure Number One Position on World Music Charts Europe for December 2024

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2024 No Comments

The album Sweet Release by Justin Adams & Mauro Durante reached the number one spot on World Music Charts Europe for the month of December…

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