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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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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.
    Music videos

    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments

General News

World Music Conference WOMEX 2011 Call for Showcase Proposals

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2011 No Comments

The largest world music conference and showcase WOMEX once again invites artists from all over the globe to showcase at the most important international gathering…

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Album reviews

Rockin’ Bhangra

Jill Turner February 16, 2011 1 Comment

Kissmet Trippin’ the life fantastic! Silks, turbans, tablas and electric guitars. With roots in the Punjab, “Trippin’ the life fantastic!” is possibly the perfect rock…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Release American Legacies on April 12th

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2011 No Comments

The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band explore the common ground where bluegrass and jazz meet in their collaborative American Legacies project…

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Album reviews

Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond

Angel Romero February 15, 2011 No Comments

Various Artists Music of Central Asia Vol. 7: In the Shrine of the Heart: Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond (Smithsonian Folkways SFW40526, 2010) The…

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Events

Bandoneon Virtuoso and Composer Daniel Binelli Featured on Tango Metropolis Performances in Madrid

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2011 No Comments

Argentinean bandoneon virtuoso and composer Daniel Binelli is a featured performer and composer on Tango Metropolis’ current run of shows from February 16 through March…

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Events

Acoustic Folk with Matt P at The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove

Angel Romero February 15, 2011 No Comments

The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove is hosting a music event Thursday 17 February with Matthew P and Jem Cooke. Matt P delivers a unique brand…

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Events

Yasmin Levy and Melingo to Perform at London’s La Linea 2011 Festival

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2011 No Comments

Yasmin Levy and Melingo will performing Wednesday April 6th at 7:30 pm at Barbican Hall. Levi returns to London with her electrifying Ladino songs and…

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Events

Live from NY: Una Noche De Musica Featuring Three of Spain’s Top Music Stars

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2011 No Comments

New York City’s Manhattan Center will play host to a new annual concert event featuring three of Spain’s diverse and internationally-acclaimed music stars entitled Live…

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Album reviews

Frisell and Cantuária Create Something Extraordinary

TJ Nelson February 14, 2011 No Comments

Bill Frisell and Vinicius Cantuária Lágrimas Mexicanas (Entertainment One Music, 2011) Guitar guru Bill Frisell and Brazilian singer, musician and songwriter Vinicius Cantuária have teamed…

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Events

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2011 Announces Initial Artists

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2011 2 Comments

The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2011 announced the first dozen artists confirmed to perform at the festival’s 18th annual gathering taking place June 17-19…

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