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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 rockFlamencoprogressive rockQuentin Gas & Los Zíngarosworld fusionworld 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…

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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 RootsReggaeworld 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…

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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 musicSillathroat singingworld 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),…

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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 musiccocoLara Klausworld 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”…

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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 ManchaKarmentoSpanish musicworld 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…

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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 BuldukTurkish musicworld 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…

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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 musicMāhealani UchiyamaPōpolohenoworld 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.…

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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 BluegrassWill Clarkworld 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…

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The album cover for Cushla's Tech-Duinn features a figure draped in a voluminous, golden-yellow, embroidered cloak adorned with floral patterns. The figure wears an ornate, medieval-style helmet topped with an extravagant black sculptural plume, while a black mask conceals the face. Set against a muted gray background.
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Cushla Weaves Irish Tradition Into Tech

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2025 No Comments

Following a breakout year, Cushla returns with “7 Years,” a reimagined Celtic folk ballad and the lead single from their debut album Tech Duinn, released…

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Special Consensus Been All Around This World single cover. A photo of the band in a circle.
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Half a Century, Full Circle: Special Consensus Launches Been All Around This World Single

World Music Central News Room April 26, 2025 No Comments BluegrassSpecial Consensusworld music

Special Consensus, the multiple IBMA Award-winning bluegrass band, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a new album titled Been All Around This World, due out…

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