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Periscopi Invertit - Amelia cover artwork. A geometric cover, built from intersecting blocks of blue, red, ochre, and sand tones over a plaster-like surface. Curved arches, semicircles, and layered horizons, arranged in a grid.
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Mallorca Updating

Tom Orr February 4, 2026 No Comments North African musicPeriscopi InvertitSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

The U.K.’s ever-inventive Periscopi Invertit has another winner in “L’amo de son carabassa,” a folk tune from the Mediterranean island of Mallorca that’s been seasoned…

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Moussa T -, “Halas Halas” cover artwork. A filtered image with yellows and blues of a Tueareg man playing guitar.
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Moussa T Delivers “Halas Halas” Sahara Blues

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2026 1 Comment Moussa TNigerien musicTuareg musicworld music

Desert blues guitarist and vocalist Moussa T has released a new single, “Halas Halas” ( Mixto Records). The track is the first of three singles…

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Dave Stryker - Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session cover artwork. A black and white photo of Stryker in a studio playing guitar.
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Dave Stryker Takes A Swing At “The Fool On The Hill” In New Video

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2026 No Comments contemporary jazzDave Strykerjazz fusion

Guitarist Dave Stryker has released a new video for “The Fool on the Hill” via Strikezone Records. The track appears on Blue Fire: The Van…

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Marina Paredes Offers Delightful ‘Años Luz’ Video

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2026 No Comments Marina ParedesneofolkSpanish musicworld music

Spanish neofolk singer-songwriter and theater performer Marina Paredes has released “Años Luz,” her fifth single, in January 2026. Paredes, born in Villajoyosa, in eastern Spain,…

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Peiriant Tease New Album Plant With Single ‘Song In Parts’

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicPeiriantWelsh musicworld music

Peiriant will release their new single “Song In Parts” on Friday 30 January via Recordiau Nawr, ahead of their third studio album Plant. The Hay-on-Wye…

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Robeone Winter Dreams. a photo of Robeone surrounded by keyboards.
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Keyboardist Robeone Shares New Video Winter Dream

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2026 No Comments keyboardsprogressive rockRobeone

Progressive rock keyboardist Robeone has released a new instrumental single and music video, “Winter Dream.” The clip combines snowy scenery with A.I.-style snowflake effects and…

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Cover of Hélianthème's album. An illustration of a sail ship right above a giant whale
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Out to Sea

Tom Orr January 31, 2026 No Comments French musicHélianthèmesea shanty

Folksy but hard-rocking, “Le Pêcheur & Le Dôme De Verre” by Hélianthème, a French band that started out as renowned buskers, blends surging rhythms and…

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Gail Swanson playing guitar outdoors - Photo by Bruce Forrester
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Gail Swanson Salutes Rebel Mom In New Single “My Mama Marched”

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2026 No Comments American folk musicfolk-rockGail Swanson

(headline image: Gail Swanson – Photo by Bruce Forrester) Maui, Hawaii-based singer-songwriter Gail Swanson has released a new single, “My Mama Marched,” a tribute to…

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Jon von Boehm - reflections cover design. A filtered image of the artist holding a bass.
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Bassist Jon von Boehm Says “Not Today” With A Five-Minute Jam Starter

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2026 No Comments jazz fusionjazz-rockJon von Boehm

Jon von Boehm has released “Not Today,” the first single from his upcoming fourth album, Reflections, due in March 2026. The five-minute instrumental features musicians…

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Sonic Alley Rock the Night cover artwork. A photo of a black man and woman in an amorous position.
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Sonic Nocturne

Tom Orr January 29, 2026 No Comments lover's rockReggaeSonic Alleyworld music

Their membership spans a few countries and their sound is real time-tested lover’s rock reggae with a heavy dash of roots. Sonic Alley’s “Rock the…

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