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Category: Music videos

Kingly T - Change Direction cover artwork. It shows three stripes with colors of the Jamaican flag and palm trees at the bottom.
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Scintillating Reggae by Kingly T

Tom Orr May 30, 2024 No Comments Kingly TReggaeworld music

A new track by American reggae singer Kingly T urges humanity to “Change Direction.” That’s good advice on a number of levels, and the hard-hitting…

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Ingrid León and Bob James - Para Mí cover artwork. The names of the artists and song title in white letters over a solid black background.
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Enduring Bossa Nova by Ingrid León and Bob James

Tom Orr May 29, 2024 No Comments bossa novaIngrid León and Bob Jamesworld music

Hailing from Mexico and the United States respectively, veteran musicians Ingrid León and Bob James give the classic bossa nova style their own stamp with…

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MiASiN! band photo with instruments.
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MiASiN! Deliver Futuristic Middle Eastern Fusion

World Music Central News Room May 28, 2024 No Comments MiASiN!world fusionworld music

The trio MiASiN! features female artists from Armenia, Turkey, and France. They sing about emancipation, freedom, and being “miasin” (meaning “together” in Armenian). MiASiN! explore…

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Söndörgö - Spoon cover artwork. A photo of an old street.
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Söndörgö Releases New Single, “Spoon,” With Chris Potter

World Music Central News Room May 27, 2024 No Comments Söndörgöworld music

Söndörgö has recently released a new single titled “Spoon,” featuring Chris Potter. Infused with elements of Balkan and jazz music, the composition presents a mix…

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Rebecca Frazier, walking by a shore.
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Rebecca Frazier Reveals New Single ‘Available’

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2024 No Comments Rebecca Frazierworld music

Rebecca Frazier has released her new single, “Available,” under Compass Records. This track explores themes of commitment and infidelity, portraying a bride’s disillusionment as her…

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The Zawose Queens - Maisha cover artwork. a photo of the two women sitting and standing over a Land Rover holding drums.
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The Zawose Queens Unveil ‘Maisha’ Video

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2024 No Comments Tanzanian musicThe Zawose Queensworld music

New Tanzanian act The Zawose Queens have released a music video titled “Maisha.” Real World Records recently signed The Zawose Queens. The group is led…

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Frente Abierto with Israel and Lela - Photo by Romualdo Sagrada
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Frente Abierto Presents its Groundbreaking Flamenco

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2024 No Comments FlamencoFrente Abiertoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Frente Abierto with Israel Fernández and Lela Soto – Photo by Romualdo Sagrada) Frente Abierto, a collective of musicians from southern Spain, mix…

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Cem Yildiz playing saz
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Cem Yildiz introduces World-Electro from Anatolia

World Music Central News Room May 22, 2024 No Comments Alevi musicCem YildizTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Known as the “Modern-day troubadour,” Cem Yildiz passionately explores Anatolian and Alevi-Bektashi music, delivering captivating performances imbued with shamanic essence. Utilizing electrified saz and vocals,…

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Tray Wellington - Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend cover artwork. The artist standing on a rooftop in a city holding a banjo.
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Tray Wellington Reveals “Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend”

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2024 No Comments BluegrassnewgrassTray Wellingtonworld music

Tray Wellington‘s latest single, “Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend” (Mountain Home Music Company) revisits the newgrass instrumental genrey. The title, though peculiar,…

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Mason Via - "Hey Don't Go" cover artwork. A photo of the artist walking outdoors carrying a guitar case.
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New Music from Mason Via, “Hey Don’t Go”

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2024 3 Comments AmericanaMason Viaworld music

Mason Via has rolled out his latest release, “Hey Don’t Go,” under Mountain Fever Records. This country Americana fusion track delves into the theme of…

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