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Esinam and Sibusile Xaba -Flowing Keep Flowing cover artwork. A color photo of both artists.
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Let It Flow: Esinam & Sibusile Xaba Channel Spirit and Sound

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2025 No Comments African musicEsinam and Sibusile Xabaworld music

Esinam and Sibusile Xaba have released “Flowing Keep Flowing,” the third single from their upcoming debut album Healing Voices, due April 25, 2025, via W.E.R.F.…

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The album cover for Jam It Is by Jamateurs features a design with abstract, colorful splashes and doodles reminiscent of Joan Miró’s style. The title is prominently centered in large black lettering, while the subtitle reads “Two and a Half Minutes of Improvisational Music.” The band's name, "Jamateurs," appears in a handwritten script above the title.
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Highly Professional

Tom Orr April 8, 2025 No Comments DubJamateursworld fusionworld music

An American collective that goes by the name Jamateurs has a tune called “Jam It Is” that’s hard to classify. What I hear in it…

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WITCH Queenless King. A still from a live performance.
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Zambia’s WITCH Reignites With “Queenless King”

World Music Central News Room April 7, 2025 No Comments WITCHZambian musicZamrock

Zamrock pioneers WITCH return with the single “Queenless King,” the first release from their forthcoming album Sogolo, due June 13 via Partisan Records. The title,…

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Niarela Papou - Le Renouveau album cover - a photo of the artist wearing sunglasses and a hat.
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Tradition Plus

Tom Orr April 6, 2025 No Comments kamalé ngoniMalian musicNiarela PapouWassulu musicworld music

Malian artist Niarela Papou gives his country’s wassulu music an extra danceable twist on “Sigui,” where instruments like the traditional kamalé ngoni lute are prominent…

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Rafael Energía Dominicana - “Una Mujer Buena (El Cuerno)” single cover. a photo of the artist raising his hands in the sign of a horn.
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Rafael Energía Dominicana Hits Home With “Una Mujer Buena (El Cuerno)”

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2025 No Comments bachataDominican musicRafael Energía Dominicanaworld music

Rafael Energía Dominicana returns with “Una Mujer Buena (El Cuerno),” a new single that mixes classic Dominican bachata with modern production elements. The track is…

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The single cover for HoAgnan's "Mama Afreeka" features an earthy painting that merges a tree with the shape of the African continent. The tree’s roots and branches form intricate black lines against a textured backdrop of ochre, rust, teal, and gold. The title “Mama Afreeka” appears in large, stylized block letters—“Mama” in sage green, “Afreeka” in brick red. The artist’s name, “HoAgnan,” stands at the top in classic serif type with a soft shadow.
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Gettin’ Freeky

Tom Orr April 4, 2025 No Comments African musicHoagnansaxophoneworld fusionworld music

With a style rather reminiscent of Manu Dibango, France’s Hoagnan gives us “Mama Afreeka,” which starts off jazzy before bringing in an African undercurrent that…

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The album cover features a serene, blue-toned landscape dominated by a dense forest reflected perfectly on a calm body of water. Above the reflection, the name Mehmet Polat appears in simple typography.
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Rooted, Yet Restless: Mehmet Polat Unveils ‘Curious’ Single

World Music Central News Room April 3, 2025 No Comments Mehmet Polatworld music

Mehmet Polat introduces “Curious,” the first single from his upcoming album Roots in Motion, a project that reflects his journey as both a musician and…

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The single cover for Mi Pueblo by Yelem shows a lively and colorful street scene. Musicians are performing with traditional instruments such as congas, trumpets, and saxophones. In the background, a charming village with southern Spanish-style buildings, tall palm trees, and a prominent church tower.
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Zesty Sauce

Tom Orr April 1, 2025 No Comments FlamencosalsaSpanish musicworld musicYelem

Spanish singer Yelem gives classic salsa its due but also adds a splash of contemporary production value to “Mi Pueblo,” a sizzling tune accompanied by…

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La Mari, Chambao - Photo by Víctor Chito Photography . La Mari standing with her hands behind her head.
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Chambao Keeps It “Fresca” With a Tribute to Women

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2025 No Comments ChambaoFlamencorumba flamencaworld music

(headline image: chambao’s La Mari – Photo by Víctor Chito Photography) Chambao returns with “Fresca” (fresh), a single that pays tribute to women balancing domestic…

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The single cover for Anywhere the Wind Blows by Missy Raines & Allegheny features a painted landscape with rolling hills in shades of orange, gold, and teal. A red heart-shaped balloon floats above, its string curving down toward a small, solitary red house nestled among the hills. The song title is written in a curved, handwritten-style font, while the artist names appear in clean typography. Featured guests Laurie Lewis, Kathy Kallick, and Ellie Hakanson are listed beneath.
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Wind at Their Backs: Missy Raines & Allegheny Breeze Into New Song

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2025 No Comments BluegrassMissy RainesMissy Raines & Alleghenyworld music

Missy Raines & Allegheny, fronted by Grammy-nominated bassist and vocalist Missy Raines, have announced their upcoming album Love & Trouble, due May 2. The project…

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