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    Djinns, Hunters, and Mango Trees: Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité

    Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité – A Djinn and a Hunter Went Walking (Etoile Audio/Nonesuch Records, 2026) Malian balafon master Neba Solo and donso ngoni…

    Angel Romero February 25, 2026 No Comments
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    Americana and Bluegrass Drive Della Mae’s Magic Accident

    Della Mae – Magic Accident (Compass Records, 2026) Della Mae returns with Magic Accident, the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Family Reunion. The release…

    Angel Romero February 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Johan Tobias Bergstrom Returns With Jazz-Folk Crossover Album Stella

    Johan Tobias Bergstrom – Stella (Losen Records, 2026) Norwegian guitarist Johan Tobias Bergstrom presents his second album, Stella. Bergstrom is known for a delightful Django…

    Madison Quinn February 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Pipa Power Meets Orchestra: Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self

    Gao Hong – Symphony Of Self (Naxos World, 2026) Pipa performer and composer Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self is a symphonic project featuring the Royal…

    Madison Quinn February 20, 2026 No Comments
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    Suonno D’Ajere Go Electric On Live In Quartet EP

    Suonno D’Ajere – Live In Quartet (Agualoca Records, 2026) Neapolitan trio Suonno D’Ajere has released a new seven-track live EP, Live In Quartet. The project…

    Iliana Cabrera February 19, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Yango Roots World of Competition cover artwork. An illustration of a lion's head with Jamaican flag colors.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Win or Lose

    Tom Orr February 26, 2026 No Comments
  • Dlù Lumina cover artwork. An abstract cover split into two contrasting sections. The left side features a vertical band of marbled teal and white, with faint, blurred yellow lettering partially visible. The right side glows in orange, pink, and gold.
    Music videos

    Dlù’s Joyful Scottish-Funk Crossover Single ‘Lumina’

    World Music Central News Room February 25, 2026 No Comments
  • Jorge Aguilar y Sus Embelecos Eres Tú Mi Rosa cover artwork. an illustration of a colombian manseen from the back. He is wearing traditional clothe and a country hat , holding a drum on his shoulder. Pink and orange neon colors.
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    Colombia Meets Senegal

    Tom Orr February 24, 2026 No Comments
  • Amanda Cook - Odd One Out cover artwork. A misty green forest.
    Music videos

    Amanda Cook’s New Single “Odd One Out”

    World Music Central News Room February 22, 2026 No Comments
  • Minna LaFortune African Women cover artwork. Illustrations ofAfrican women walking, dancing, listening to music over a Jamaican flag set of colors.
    Music videos Single reviews

    A Key Demographic

    Tom Orr February 21, 2026 No Comments
  • Uccio Vive by Elettro Mascarimirì cover artwork. A yellow cover with an illustration of a man.
    Music videos

    Uccio Lives: Pizzica Meets Synths In [EM]’s New Single

    World Music Central News Room February 20, 2026 No Comments

Ashtyn Barbaree - Sent Through the Ceiling cover artwork. A photo of the artist upside down.
Album reviews

Ashtyn Barbaree: Americana Singer-Songwriter Releases New Album

Ryan Emmert September 27, 2024 No Comments AmericanaAshtyn Barbareeworld music

Ashtyn Barbaree – Sent Through the Ceiling (self-release, 2024) Ashtyn Barbaree is a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist recognized for her smoky, magnetic vocals within…

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Wyatt Ellis standing in a field with his mandolin strapped.
Artist Profiles

Mandolin Prodigy Wyatt Ellis: A Virtuoso in the Making

Angel Romero September 26, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassmandolinworld musicWyatt Ellis

Wyatt Ellis, born in East Tennessee near the Great Smoky Mountains, first discovered his passion for the mandolin after hearing Bobby Osborne’s iconic solo in…

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Ustad Shahid Parvez playing sitar
Events

Ustad Shahid Parvez and Shakir Khan to Perform at Roulette NYC

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2024 No Comments Indian classical musicShakir KhanUstad Shahid Parvezworld music

(headline image: Ustad Shahid Parvez) Ustad Shahid Parvez and Shakir Khan are set to perform on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at Roulette,…

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Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty playing sarod
Events

Captivating Evening of Indian Classical Music: Rajeeb Chakraborty & Kousic Sen

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2024 No Comments Indian classical musicKousic SenRajeeb Chakrabortysarodworld music

Experience the evocative sounds of the sarod with world-renowned musician, Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty, as he returns to Liverpool this November 2024. Dr. Chakraborty is acclaimed…

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Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance 2024 poster
Events

20th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival: October 3-6, 2024

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2024 1 Comment American folk musicBluegrassShakori Hills Grassroots Festivalworld music

The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance in North Carolina will celebrate its 20th anniversary from October 3-6, 2024. This four-day event will…

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Hamed Sadeghi - Empty Voices cover artwork. seven men seated around a circular bench.
Album reviews

Tar Virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi Jams with Australia’s Finest

Tyler Bennet September 25, 2024 No Comments Hamed Sadeghiworld fusionworld music

Hamed Sadeghi – Empty Voices (self-release, 2024) Empty Voices, composed and arranged by Persian Australian tar (long-necked lute) virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi, features a seven-piece ensemble…

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Las Migas in 2024 playing in the street
Events

Las Migas to Perform Flamenco Fusion on November 15

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2024 No Comments FlamencoLas Migasrumba flamencaworld music

Las Migas are set to perform on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The all-female flamenco fusion group…

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Rocky Dawuni - Rise artwork. The artist surrounded by people wearing tradiional straw hats.
Music videos

Ghanaian Music Icon Rocky Dawuni Releases Empowering Anthem “Rise”

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2024 No Comments African musicGhanaian musicRocky Dawuniworld music

Rocky Dawuni, an influential Ghanaian singer and songwriter, has released his latest single, “Rise.” Known as the “King of Afro Roots,” Dawuni offers this track…

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Fareed Ayaz ,Abu Muhammad - Photo by Jack Vartoogian Front Row Photos. Photo of a live performance.
Events

Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawwals to Perform Sufi Music of South Asia in NYC

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2024 No Comments Fareed Ayazqawwaliworld music

(headline image: Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad – Photo by Jack Vartoogian Front Row Photos) Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawwals are set to perform…

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periscopi invertir la dama d’aragó coer artwork. An illustration of a woman in yellow with her hair blowing.
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Shapeshifting Ancient Ballad Celebrates the Lady of Aragon

Tom Orr September 23, 2024 No Comments Catalan musicPeriscopi InvertitSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Inventive U.K. artist Periscopi Invertit scores again with “La dama d’aragó.” It’s a Catalan ballad from centuries ago, with similarities to a Greek folk song…

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