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The single cover for Lonesome River Band – Blues features a sunlit beach scene with a black acoustic guitar planted in the sand, a white cowboy hat resting on its headstock. In the foreground, a relaxed pair of cowboy boots. The sky is clear, and the ocean calm, while bold, distressed blue text emphasizes the word “Blues”.

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Pickin’ Up the Blues — Lonesome River Band Plugs In

Lonesome River Band leans into electric twang on their latest single, “Blues,” released via Mountain Home Music Company. The track combines traditional bluegrass instrumentation with…

The single cover for So Nice by Latin Faculty (Latínudeildin) features an abstract watercolor painting with earthy browns, muted greens, and splashes of black and gray, resembling organic textures and forms. The bilingual title—Latínudeildin / Latin Faculty—appears boldly at the top, while the track titles (Svo Til • So Nice • So Nice (Instrumental)) are listed at the bottom in a clean sans-serif font, all set against a warm beige background.

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Niceness Rules

Tom Orr May 12, 2025 No Comments Brazilian music Latin Faculty world fusion world music

Hailing unexpectedly from Iceland, a band called Latin Faculty brings a swaying Brazilian vibe to “So Nice,” a song that lives up to a title…

The cover of Sentencia by Quentin Gas & Los Zíngaros features a psychedelic, abstract flame-like design in vivid yellow, orange, and green against a deep purple background.

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Guilty of Reinvention: Quentin Gas Reopens the Case of Sentencia

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2025 No Comments Andalusian rock Flamenco progressive rock Quentin Gas & Los Zíngaros world fusion world music

Spanish band Quentin Gas & Los Zíngaros revisit Sentencia, a psychedelic flamenco bulería originally featured on their acclaimed 2024 album El Mundo Se Quema. This…

The cover for Feel the Love by Dukes of Roots features a sunset-toned illustration framed in a circular design. At the center, two large hands gently cradle a tree silhouetted against a radiant sun, which is stylized with swirling, leaf-like rays. Mountains, clouds, and distant trees add depth to the landscape. The title and artist name appear at the bottom in bold, art-deco-inspired typog

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How It Feels

Tom Orr May 9, 2025 No Comments Dukes Of Roots Reggae world music

Anchored by veteran reggae bassist Fully Fullwood, Dukes of Roots urges one and all to “Feel the Love.” It may not be an easy thing…

Silla on stage facing each other, holding microphones. - Photo by Aqqalunnguaq Heilmann

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Throat and Soul: Silla Amplifies Inuit Lineage in Dual Single Release

World Music Central News Room May 8, 2025 No Comments Inuit music Silla throat singing world music

(headline image: Silla – Photo by Aqqalunnguaq Heilmann) Inuit throat-singing duo Silla returns with two new singles, “Kaukuarjuk” and “The Great Angakkuq” (featuring Kevin Qamaniq-Mason),…

ara Klaus - Coco da Cura single artwork. A photo of the artist.

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Sweet Coco

Tom Orr May 7, 2025 No Comments Brazilian music coco Lara Klaus world music

A traditional rhythm called coco from the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, nimble female voices and a percussion-heavy arrangement all contribute to making “Coco da Cura”…

The cover of Karmento's single El Mayo Florido de Karmento is a celebration of spring and tradition. Set in a rustic courtyard framed by wooden balconies and lush greenery, the image captures Karmento mid-air in a joyful, theatrical leap—arms outstretched and dressed in a flowing pink dress and red heels. She is caught in a moment of communal ritual, supported by an unseen crowd of raised hands below. Above, oversized flowers float toward a church bell tower.

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Karmento Celebrates May with a Lyrical Bloom

World Music Central News Room May 5, 2025 No Comments Castilla-La Mancha Karmento Spanish music world music

Spanish neofolk singer-songwriter Karmento has released a new single, “El Mayo Florido de Karmento,” a tribute to the traditional “mayo manchego” festivities and the arrival…

Cumali Bulduk sitting next to a Turkish saz (long necked lute)

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Turkish Delight

Tom Orr May 4, 2025 No Comments Cumali Bulduk Turkish music world music

Cumali Bulduk, a Belgian musician of Turkish heritage, uses a variety of instruments and textures to create “Bulamadın Mı (Moğol),” a lovely blend of Anatolian…

The album cover for Pōpoloheno: Songs of Resilience and Joy by Mahealani Uchiyama features a vintage collage of handwritten notes, sepia-toned photographs, and images of dancers. At the center, the title is written in elegant, deep purple script, adorned with an illustration of two dark berries and a green leaf. Additionally, leafy green vines frame the corners.

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New Album Reclaims Black Hawaiian Histories in Song”

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2025 1 Comment Hawaiian music Māhealani Uchiyama Pōpoloheno world music

A new music project launching in June, Pōpoloheno: Songs of Resilience and Joy, brings long-overlooked narratives of the Black community in Hawaii to national attention.…

The single cover for The Battle of Blair Mountain by Will Clark features a close-up of gritty, calloused hands clasped tightly, symbolizing strength and struggle. Earthy tones and dirt-streaked skin evoke themes of labor and resilience. The title overlays a silhouette of rugged mountain peaks.

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Mining a Memory: Will Clark Revives a Forgotten Labor War

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2025 No Comments Bluegrass Will Clark world music

Will Clark’s latest single, “Battle of Blair Mountain,” turns to history for inspiration, specifically, the 1921 coal miners’ uprising in West Virginia, the largest armed…