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Category: Music videos

Josie Duncan, wearing a white dress.
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Howl About That: Josie Duncan Channels the Cù-Sìth in New Single

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicCù-Sìthghost songsJosie DuncanScottish musicworld music

Scottish singer Josie Duncan has released a new single titled “The Wee Hours,” created for the short film Faithful by Silly Wee Films. The track,…

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The single cover for Còta Mòr by Dàimh features a halftone illustration of a winding road through hilly terrain under a red sky. Two road signs appear in the image: one reads “Còta Mòr” with a directional arrow, and the other, positioned closer to the viewer, simply says “Dàimh.”
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Cape Breton Calling: Dàimh Wears a “Còta Mòr”

World Music Central News Room June 12, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicDaimhScottish musicworld music

In the summer of 2024, Scottish folk group Dàimh traveled to Cape Breton to perform at KitchenFest. Between shows, they recorded the track “Còta Mòr”…

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The cover of Cristian de Moret's single La Flor del Almendro (Bulería) features the artist in a desert-like landscape, arms raised in a posture of devotion or surrender. He wears sunglasses and a bare chest. Above him, the title appears in bold stencil-like typography, with the letter "A" stylized as a red triangle with a yellow accent.
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Almond Blossom in Bloom: Cristian de Moret Blends Bulería with Bold Vision

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2025 No Comments Cristian de MoretFlamencoworld fusionworld music

Cristian de Moret, the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Huelva, continues to expand the boundaries of flamenco with each release. His latest single, “La Flor…

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The single cover for Bonzo Faya's "Indaco" (feat. Alan Barbizzi) features an abstract, high-energy visual of blue and yellow pigments colliding underwater, creating a dynamic splash effect. The title "INDACO" is displayed in white block letters at the bottom right, accompanied by graffiti-style lettering for Bonzo Faya's name and a smaller credit for Alan Barbizzi.
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Done Deal Dub

Tom Orr June 9, 2025 No Comments Bonzo Fayadub reggaeReggaeworld music

It’s long been proven that authentic dub reggae need not come from Jamaica, and Italy’s Bonzo Faya reinforces that contention throughout “Indaco,” a saxophone-seasoned slice…

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Sian sitting on a field
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Sian Return with Second Album ‘Araon’ and New Single ‘Seo a’ Bhliadhna’

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicSianworld music

Gaelic vocal trio Sian have announced their second album, Araon, accompanied by the release of its lead single, “Seo a’ Bhliadhna.” Rooted in the musical…

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The album cover for Tchapalo by Yakou Nguessan features a living room scene adorned with traditional African art and percussion instruments. The artist is pictured smiling in the lower left corner, holding drumsticks. The track list, written in a handwritten-style font, includes collaborations with various musicians.
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Have a Sip

Tom Orr June 7, 2025 1 Comment

Born in Ivory Coast and currently based in Atlanta, drummer/percussionist Yakou N’guessan scores with “Tchapalo” (named for a traditional beverage) a layered piece of jazz…

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The single cover for Scallywags by Dàna features a hand-drawn style. It depicts a wine or beer bottle labeled “Dàna” flanked by two glasses, with beer taps on the left, one marked with a shamrock, the other with a star. Set against a textured beige background.
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Dàna’s New Single Makes Mischief with “Scallywags”

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicDànaScotlandScottish musicworld music

Glasgow-based all-female Celtic music group Dàna introduces their latest single, “Scallywags,” a spirited two-part set that showcases both original composition and traditional influence. The track…

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The cover for Goodbye to the Blues by Gena Britt features a solitary figure walking down a dimly lit city street at night, bathed in moody blue tones.
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Bluegrass Gets the Blues

World Music Central News Room June 4, 2025 No Comments BluegrassGena Brittworld music

Banjoist and vocalist Gena Britt, best known for her work with Sister Sadie, returns with a new single, “Goodbye to the Blues,” marking her debut…

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The album cover for Better Angels by BOP (harvey) features an abstract painting of five colorful figures playing instruments. Set against a swirling backdrop of electric blue, fiery red, and golden yellow, the figures mix angelic and devilish traits—some with halos, others with horns. The band name and album title appear in yellow text.
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Troubling Times Recalled

Tom Orr May 31, 2025 No Comments Reggaeworld music

Reggae, rock and a civil rights history lesson converge to make “Good Trouble” by American band BOP(harvey) exactly the kind of trouble you’ll want to…

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The single cover for Atlantic Schottis by Anemara features a sailboat cutting across rolling blue waves, backlit by a large, textured yellow sun. The design is framed in blue with typewriter-style text: "atlantic schottis" at the top and "ANEMARA" at the bottom right.
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Wind Songs and Sea Strings: Anemara Debuts with “Atlantic Schottis”

World Music Central News Room May 30, 2025 No Comments AnemaraCeltic musicScandinavian folk musicworld fusionworld music

Anemara is a newly formed transatlantic quartet uniting traditional music influences from Scandinavia, the Celtic world, and North America. The ensemble features Kristina Leesik (fiddle,…

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