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This album cover features an abstract design dominated by vertical streaks of blue, orange, and yellow hues. The album title, "Rumbalike," and the artist name, "Jstop Latin Soul Featuring Ken Hitchcock," are prominently displayed in bold, layered text.
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Can’t Stop This

Tom Orr January 12, 2025 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicCuban musicJstop Latin SoulLatin American musicworld music

Jstop Latin Soul is a Virginia-based band that delivers on their name with a just the right amount of sizzling Afro-Cuban rhythms, full-blooded solos, layered…

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Sister Sadie's ‘If I Don’t Have You cover artwork. A notepad with the handwritten lyrics.
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Sister Sadie Explores Love’s Depths in “If I Don’t Have You”

World Music Central News Room January 11, 2025 No Comments BluegrassSister Sadieworld music

Sister Sadie‘s original ballad “If I Don’t Have You” (Mountain Home Music Company) highlights the band’s heartfelt approach to songwriting, combining tender lyrics with masterful…

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Kane Mathis - Geminus II Remixes cover artwork. The album cover shows a green background and a large size II
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Kora to the Core

Tom Orr January 10, 2025 No Comments Kane Mathiskoraworld music

American kora players aren’t exactly commonplace, so the work of Kane Mathis is not only noteworthy for his individuality, but for his expertise. He leads…

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The cover for the single "Mitê" by Dude São Thiago features an eclectic design. It shows a man reclining on a surface surrounded by open books, magazines, and artworks. The scene is overlaid with colorful, abstract brushstrokes in neon shades of pink, yellow, blue, and green. The title "Mitê" and the artist's name are displayed prominently in a bold, handwritten-style font.
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Atypical Brazil

Tom Orr January 8, 2025 No Comments Brazilian musicDude São Thiagoworld music

Brazil’s Dude São Thiago harnesses layered percussion, jangly piano, nimble vocals and quirky production touches to make “Mitiê” an attention grabber that succeeds from both…

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This image extracted from the AI generated video of the song Ela Gözlerini Sevdiği Dilber depicts a serene autumn landscape featuring a golden-hued valley with colorful trees surrounding a calm stream. Rolling hills and majestic mountains frame the background under a clear blue sky.
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Turkish Folk Music Presented with Modern Digital Innovation

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2025 No Comments Anatolian musicBurakhan NurErdem ErkulMuhlis BerberoğluTurkish musicworld music

Turkish label Kalan Music has rolled out a music video that integrates the rich heritage of Turkish folk music with modern digital innovations. In their…

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Syna Awel Mazel Mazel artwork. A color phoo of Syna smiling, wearing traditional clothes in a forest.
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Marvelous “Mazel Mazel”

Tom Orr January 6, 2025 No Comments Algerian musicAmazigh musicBerber musicSyna Awelworld fusionworld music

Combining the traditional Amazigh music of her native Algeria with global influences gleaned in her adopted homeland of France, Syna Awel’s “Mazel Mazel” is a…

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Zangbeto Noussin artwork. A photo of 5 men, three black and two white.
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You go, Togo

Tom Orr January 5, 2025 No Comments Togolese musicworld fusionworld musicZangbeto

A mix of jazz, traditional rhythm and chant from the West African nation of Togo and some particularly expressive trombone playing,”Noussin” by a band called…

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The album cover for Her By Design by Jenn Butterworth features an anatomical illustration of the artist. Half of her body is shown as a detailed, scientific diagram, revealing internal organs, bones, and flowers intertwined. The other half retains her natural appearance, holding an acoustic guitar.
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Guitar Master and Songwriter Jenn Butterworth Releases “Little Sparrow” Single

World Music Central News Room January 4, 2025 No Comments Jenn ButterworthScottish musicworld music

“Little Sparrow” is the second single from Jenn Butterworth’s forthcoming album, Her By Design. Renowned as one of the leading figures in traditional folk guitar,…

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Daggy Busker Zion Meditation. At the center of the single's cover, a figure with a powerful presence sits in a meditative pose. His long, free-flowing dreadlocks frame his face, and he wears reflective, circular sunglasses. Adorned with layered jewelry, including beads and an intricate pendant, his attire—a vibrant blue. t Behind him, a surreal cosmic background swirls with fiery orange and deep indigo tones, resembling a celestial explosion or a galaxy unfolding. Stars dot the scene,. At the bottom of the cover, the text "Daggy Busker" is displayed in bold, futuristic typography.
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Daggy Style

Tom Orr January 3, 2025 No Comments Daggy Buskerdub reggaeReggaeworld music

A combination of dub reggae and synthesized chill, “Zion Meditation” by Japan’s Daggy Busker is indeed a meditative, and well-crafted, wall of sounds. (I have…

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Fely Tchaco- Zante cover artwork. Two photos of Fely side by side.
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Fely Tchaco Revives “Zante” with a Vibrant Zouglou Remix

World Music Central News Room December 30, 2024 No Comments Fely TchacoIvorian musicworld music

Ivorian-American singer-songwriter Fely Tchaco has unveiled a new remix of her single “Zante,” reimagined by renowned Ivorian producer and musician David Tayorault. Known as “The…

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