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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…

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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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Featured News

  • 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.
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    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments

Events

Toronto’s Luminato Festival 2011 to celebrate the Music of Italy

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2011 No Comments

Celebrating 150 years of Italian unification, Luminato 2011 presents a tribute to the music of Italy, with Dominic Mancuso, Marco Calliari, and Bandabardò with Peppe…

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Tour Announcements

Brazilian Star Céu to Tour United States in Spring 2011

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2011 No Comments

Brazilian phenomenon Céu will be touring the United States in April and May of 2011. Céu was chosen as the first international artist featured in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Mandolin Prodigy Sierra Hull Returns With Daybreak

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2011 No Comments

Bluegrass singer, songwriter, and virtuoso mandolin player Sierra Hull has released Daybreak, which was produced by Union Station’s bassist, Barry Bales. It features some of…

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New CDs and digital releases

Azam Ali Records Middle Eastern Lullaby Album

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2011 1 Comment Azam Ali

Iranian singer Azam Ali has recorded a new album where she explores Iranian, Turkish, Lebanese, and Kurdish lullabies. From Night to the Edge of Day…

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Album reviews

The Good Ones of Kigali

Angel Romero March 11, 2011 No Comments

Kigali Y’ Izahabu (Dead Oceans, 2010). The album Kigali Y’ Izahabu by Rwandan musicians Adrien Kazigira, Stany Hitimana and Jeanvier Havugimana was unplanned. Producer Ian…

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Articles

The Best of Celtic Music for Saint Patrick’s Day 2011

TJ Nelson March 10, 2011 1 Comment

If you stand very still, tilt your head and gaze just so into the green you can see St. Patrick’s Day from here. Those of…

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Events

Fado singer Claudia Aurora to Perform Saturday, 12 March at Queen Elizabeth Hall

World Music Central News Room March 10, 2011 No Comments

Portuguese singer Claudia Aurora will be performing this coming Saturday, 12 March 2011, 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, in London, as part of…

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Album reviews

Tasty Sofrito Indeed

Angel Romero March 10, 2011 No Comments

Sofrito – Tropical Discotheque (Strut Records, 2011) Tropical Discotheque is a excellent collection of international roots-based dance music put together by Sofrito, one of the…

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Events

Watcha Clan to Perform at Rich Mix in London

World Music Central News Room March 10, 2011 No Comments Watcha Clan

French band Watcha Clan will be performing at Rich Mix in London on Tuesday, March 15th at Rich Mix in London. Watcha Clan has always…

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Album reviews

Bob Marley & The Wailers Live Forever

Angel Romero March 9, 2011 1 Comment

Bob Marley Bob Marley & The Wailers – Live Forever: The Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA, September 23, 1980 (Universal Music, 2011) Jamaican reggae star Bob…

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