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    Moussa T Offers Modern Tuareg Desert Blues on Tartite

    Moussa T — Tartite (Mixto Records, 2026) With Tartite, rising Tuareg musician Moussa T delivers familiar desert blues closely associated with Tuareg music. At the…

    Angel Romero April 17, 2026 No Comments
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    Rafael Carvalho Introduces the viola da terra on A Teia Da Viola

    Rafael Carvalho – A Teia da Viola (self-release, 2025) Rafael Carvalho’s A Teia Da Viola is a delightful 10-track self-released album that celebrates the beautiful…

    Iliana Cabrera April 14, 2026 No Comments
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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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  • Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith - Three Star Hornpipe cover artwork. A sand colored image of leafless tree branches.
    Music videos

    Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith Reimagine “Three Star Hornpipe”

    World Music Central News Room April 17, 2026 No Comments
  • Purbayan Chatterjee & Mark Lettieri Soar cover artwork. An illustration of bird feathers.
    Music videos

    Purbayan Chatterjee and Mark Lettieri Collaborate on New Single “Soar”

    World Music Central News Room April 16, 2026 No Comments
  • Moyses Dos Dantos — Photo by Brian Cross. Moyses leaning against a building wall wearing a black hat.
    Music videos

    Moyses Dos Santos Releases Lead Single “Boa Viagem”

    World Music Central News Room April 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Lonesome River Band Pretty Little Widow cover artwork. A black and white photo of a brush brushing a show. The texts are in ink.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass Outfit Lonesome River Band Revives a Stringbean Rarity

    World Music Central News Room April 14, 2026 No Comments
  • Tamikrest, black and white photo
    Music videos

    Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”

    World Music Central News Room April 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Dallas String Quartet. Studio portrait of the quartet wearing formal clothes. Two men n black suits and two women in black dresses.
    Music videos

    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments

Fely Tchaco- Zante cover artwork. Two photos of Fely side by side.
Music videos

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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Mariana Masetto - Cósmica cover artwork. The artist standing in the middle of a road with a guitar on her back, wit her back to the camera.
Album reviews

Mariana Masetto’s Cósmica: A Polyglot Fusion of Art and Spirit

Iliana Cabrera December 30, 2024 1 Comment Argentine musicMariana Masetto

Mariana Masetto – Cósmica (Bumbunita música, 2024) Mariana Masetto, the lovely Argentine singer-songwriter and yoga instructor, celebrates a decade-long career with her latest album, Cósmica.…

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Flook - The Farther Shore cover artwork. The design features a minimalist and delicate aesthetic, with a soft, muted color palette dominated by pale whites, creams, and subtle floral imagery. The flowers in the foreground are faint and slightly blurred,
New Releases

Flook Debuts First-Ever Single, “The Farther Shore/Winter Flower”

World Music Central News Room December 30, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicFlookfluteworld music

Celtic music band Flook has unveiled their first single, “The Farther Shore/Winter Flower“. The track explores themes of sea journeys, beauty, and transitions, reflecting over…

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JB Moundele - Racines cover artwork. A map of Africa.
Album reviews

JB Moundele: From Jazz Roots to African Rhythms

Tyler Bennet December 29, 2024 No Comments African musicJB Moundeleworld fusionworld music

JB Moundele – Racines (New Groove, self-release, 2024) JB Moundele is a versatile saxophonist, composer, producer, and arranger whose career reflects his explorations of jazz…

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José Almarcha - Un Nuevo Paseo cover artwork. An abstract design.
Album reviews

José Almarcha’s ‘Un Nuevo Paseo’ Redefines Flamenco with a Modern Twist”

Angel Romero December 28, 2024 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarguitarSpanish musicworld music

José Almarcha – Un Nuevo Paseo (self-released, 2024) Flamenco guitarist and composer José Almarcha has released his new album, Un Nuevo Paseo. This new set…

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Fabio Bergamini sitting outdoors next to some of his musical instruments.
Artist Profiles

Inventive Brazilian Percussionist Fabio Bergamini

Angel Romero December 28, 2024 No Comments Brazilian musicFabio Bergaminiworld fusionworld music

Fabio Bergamini holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music from Unicamp (Campinas/SP) and furthered his studies in the United States (Berklee College of…

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Alpha Blondy - Revolution cover artwork. A photo of the landing on the moon with an astronaut and the American flag.
Album reviews

Alpha Blondy’s Revolution: An African Reggae Masterpiece

Joe Nash December 27, 2024 No Comments Alpha BlondyReggaeworld music

Alpha Blondy – Revolution (Pathé, 1987) Alpha Blondy, the Ivory Coast’s reggae ambassador, delivered a seismic musical statement with his 1987 album, Revolution. This irresistible…

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Artist Profiles

Vigüela: Keepers and Innovators of Central Spanish Traditions

Angel Romero December 26, 2024 No Comments Castilian folk musicSpainSpanish musicVigüelaworld music

Vigüela (strumming) is a group dedicated to preserving and celebrating the folk music of central Spain. Since its formation in the mid-1980s, the group has…

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Natu Camara - Cinko Mina cover artwork by James Marsh. a frontal headshot of Natu with patterns over her face.
Music videos

Natu Camara and Sekou Bembeya Diamond Release Stirring New Single “Cinko Mina”

World Music Central News Room December 25, 2024 No Comments world music

Renowned Guinean vocalist Natu Camara has unveiled her new single, “Cinko Mina,” that features a compelling mix of Malinke and English lyrics. This single precedes…

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Amayo - Lion Awakes cover artwork. The artist dressed in an elaborate kung fu outfit.
Album reviews

“Lion Awakes”: Amayo’s Spirited Solo Debut Bridges Afrobeat and Tradition

Angel Romero December 25, 2024 No Comments AfrobeatAmayoworld fusionworld music

Amayo – Lion Awakes (2025) On January 17, 2025, Amayo, the former frontman of Antibalas and a trailblazer in Afrobeat, will release Lion Awakes, his…

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