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Category: Music videos

The single cover for A História da Nossa Língua by Lucas Santtana and Gilberto Gil features a white background with three figures at the bottom. The central figure wears elaborate, colorful attire with a feathered headdress. On each side stand the two musicians men holding green ceremonial objects, dressed in contrasting dark and light outfits. Above them, the title appears in hand-drawn lettering.
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Lucas Santtana & Gilberto Gil Chart Brazil’s Language In New Duet

World Music Central News Room November 3, 2025 No Comments Brazilian musicGilberto GilLucas Santtanaworld music

Bahian artists Lucas Santtana and Gilberto Gil release “A História da Nossa Língua,” a collaboration celebrating the richness and complexity of Brazilian Portuguese. The lyrics…

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La Polanpro Chiquitita. An image from the video: a young boy and girl resting their heads on each other.
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Transatlantic Caribbean

Tom Orr November 2, 2025 No Comments Angélica PolancobachataDominican musicLa Polanproworld music

Born in the Dominican Republic as Angélica Polanco, and presently a citizen of France, La Polanpro voices life-lesson urgency into “Chiquitita,” a song also fueled by…

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The cover for The Chance to Feel Alive by Some One’s Sons features a pint of dark beer at the center, with handprints pressed against the glass. The drink rests on a green coaster bearing the band’s name in white lettering, while the title appears above in a handwritten script.
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Some One’s Sons Tap “The Chance To Feel Alive”

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicDaniel AllenGer DunneGreg DunneIrish folk musicJoe MonaghanRoss GavinSome One’s Sonsworld music

Irish folk quintet Some One’s Sons has released the single “The Chance to Feel Alive.” The Daniel Allen–written track explores escapism amid rising rents, emigration,…

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Loko Gasy - Mifankatiava cover artwork. A photo of the quartet.
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Classy Malagasy

Tom Orr October 31, 2025 No Comments Madagascan musicMadagascarworld music

Fusing traditional sounds from the northern and southern halves of Madagascar, “Mampamangy,” by the quartet Loko Gasy, is a superb reminder of how good music…

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The cover of Refugee by Unspoken Tradition features a painted scene of weary travelers walking across rugged terrain, some carrying bundles and one leading a horse. Earthy browns and muted greens dominate the image. The band’s name appears in bold white letters at the top, with the title Refugee below in large, striped block font.
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Unspoken Tradition Unveils “Refugee,” A Bluegrass Call To Common Ground

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2025 No Comments BluegrassUnspoken Traditionworld music

Unspoken Tradition has released “Refugee,” the group’s first new track since Resilience, via Mountain Home Music Company. The song arrives as the western North Carolina…

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The cover of Vai Passar by Antonio Adolfo features an illustration of two puppet-like figures in carnival-inspired attire. One wears a clown hat and holds a tambourine, while the other, dressed in patterned clothing, appears animated and mid-dance. The background fades in soft beige tones with green and red hues. The artist’s name appears in blue letters at the top, and the album title in red below.
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All That Brazilian Jazz

Tom Orr October 29, 2025 No Comments Antonio AdolfoBrazilian musicworld music

Rio de Janeiro-born pianist Antonio Adolfo never misses that perfect meeting point between jazz and Brazilian roots with “Vai Passar,” his take on a tune…

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he cover of “Obbakoso” by Elipsis features a pale yellow background. The single's title “Obbakoso” appears vertically along the left side in bold black lettering, while the band name Elipsis sits at the upper right, paired with the artists’ names—Pedrito Martínez, Antonio Sánchez, and Michael League—in smaller, uppercase text. At the bottom right, three colored dots—orange, olive, and violet.
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Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, And Pedrito Martínez Unveil “Obbakoso,” A Hook-Driven single

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2025 No Comments Cuban musicworld music

“Obbakoso” is the new single from Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, and Pedrito Martínez, under the band name Elipsis. The track builds from Martínez’s congas and…

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The single cover for Johnny Jump Up by Ispíní na hÉireann features a large black cauldron set in a barren, rocky landscape. Pale green steam rises from the pot, curling into a fiery red-orange sky that fades to deep purple clouds. The band’s name appears in rustic orange lettering at the bottom right, while the song title arches across the top.
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Raise Your Glass: Ispíní Na hÉireann Drop “Johnny Jump Up” As Poxtail Soup Nears

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicIrish musicIspíní na hÉireannworld music

Dublin trad-rock outfit Ispíní na hÉireann has released a new single, a spirited take on the Cork standard “Johnny Jump Up.” The track arrives ahead…

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Cheikh Ibra Fam wearing a black hat, holding a saxophone.
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Cheikh Ibra Fam Unites The Diaspora With “Gnou Mbollo”

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2025 No Comments Cheikh Ibra FamSenegalese musicworld music

Cumbancha will release “Gnou Mbollo” on October 24, 2025, as the third single from Cheikh Ibra Fam’s upcoming album Adouna (Life), due in February 2026.…

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Argentina - Ódiame single cover. Argentina wearing a red dress standing by a microphone, surrounded by three musicans.
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Argentina Teases ‘Utrera Flamenco Fetén’ With Fiery Rumba “Ódiame”

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2025 No Comments Argentina (singer)Flamencoworld music

Flamenco singer Argentina, named Hija Predilecta de Huelva 2025, has announced the first preview of her new project. The Spanish vocalist released “Ódiame” (hate me)…

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