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    Shakti Veterans L. Shankar & Vikku Vinayakram Reunite On Over The Stars

    L. Shankar, Vikku Vinayakram, V. Selvaganesh and S. Swaminathan – Over The Stars (XDot 25 Music, 2024). L. Shankar and Vikku Vinayakram, two original members…

    Angel Romero October 28, 2025 No Comments
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    Echoes of the Woods: La Déferlance Intertwines Quebec’s Past and Present in Song

    La Déferlance – Âmes des bois (Club MID, 2025) La Déferlance continues to shine on Âmes des bois (Souls of the Woods), an excellent album…

    Angel Romero October 26, 2025 No Comments
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    Spirited Jotas: Nuevo Mester’s Joyful 1986 Spin

    Nuevo Mester de Juglaría – Coplas del Tío Sidín (Philips, 1986) Folk traditions meet precision on the album Coplas del Tío Sidín, a brisk, well-shaped…

    Angel Romero October 25, 2025 No Comments
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    Loko Gasy Brings Together Regional Madagascan Traditions on ‘Mifankatiava’

    Loko Gasy – Mifankatiava (AudioMaze, 2025) Antananarivo quartet Loko Gasy has a new album, Mifankatiava (Love each other). The highly talented group, founded in 2023…

    Angel Romero October 24, 2025 No Comments
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    Tuning Into the Heart of Sarajevo: Divanhana’s Radio Sevdah

    Divanhana – Radio Sevdah (CPL-Music, 2025) When Radio Sevdah begins, it feels like stepping into a warmly lit kitchen filled with familiar voices. The static…

    Madison Quinn October 23, 2025 No Comments
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Featured News

  • he cover of “Obbakoso” by Elipsis features a pale yellow background. The single's title “Obbakoso” appears vertically along the left side in bold black lettering, while the band name Elipsis sits at the upper right, paired with the artists’ names—Pedrito Martínez, Antonio Sánchez, and Michael League—in smaller, uppercase text. At the bottom right, three colored dots—orange, olive, and violet.
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    Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, And Pedrito Martínez Unveil “Obbakoso,” A Hook-Driven single

    World Music Central News Room October 28, 2025 No Comments
  • The single cover for Johnny Jump Up by Ispíní na hÉireann features a large black cauldron set in a barren, rocky landscape. Pale green steam rises from the pot, curling into a fiery red-orange sky that fades to deep purple clouds. The band’s name appears in rustic orange lettering at the bottom right, while the song title arches across the top.
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    Raise Your Glass: Ispíní Na hÉireann Drop “Johnny Jump Up” As Poxtail Soup Nears

    World Music Central News Room October 27, 2025 No Comments
  • Cheikh Ibra Fam wearing a black hat, holding a saxophone.
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    Cheikh Ibra Fam Unites The Diaspora With “Gnou Mbollo”

    World Music Central News Room October 26, 2025 No Comments
  • Argentina - Ódiame single cover. Argentina wearing a red dress standing by a microphone, surrounded by three musicans.
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    Argentina Teases ‘Utrera Flamenco Fetén’ With Fiery Rumba “Ódiame”

    World Music Central News Room October 25, 2025 No Comments
  • Lena Jonsson & Johanna Juhola wearing colorful dresses
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    Lena Jonsson & Johanna Juhola Unveil ‘Polska efter Johan Erik Taklax’

    World Music Central News Room October 19, 2025 No Comments
  • Silvana Estrada Dime. An image of Silvana from the video.
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    Silvana Estrada Drops “Dime,” A Lush, Orchestral Folk Single

    World Music Central News Room October 18, 2025 No Comments
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Putumayo Presents Jazz Around the World

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2009 No Comments

Putumayo’s newest release, Jazz Around the World, showcases the powerful influence of jazz on musicians across the globe. Featuring both well established and newer artists…

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Simpson’s Stories

Angel Romero October 26, 2009 No Comments

Martin Simpson True Stories (Compass, 2009) Guitarist and singer-songwriter Martin Simpson has become one of the most important figures in English folk music. He is…

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San Francisco Bay Area Vocal Ensemble Kitka Releases Unconventional Lullaby Disc

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2009 No Comments

Renowned vocal group Kitka will be releasing Cradle Songs on November 3rd. "These songs were not only about putting a baby to sleep,’ says Kitka…

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Legendary Cuban Band Septeto Nacional to Perform Exclusive New York City Concert in November 2009

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2009 No Comments

Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro, Cuba’s legendary and timeless son ensemble, will present an exclusive New York City concert at the Hostos Center for the Arts…

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Mama Africa in London Celebrating African Women in Music

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2009 No Comments

Wom@ tt presents its 2nd Mama Africa on Friday 30 October, celebrating African women in music. Artists featured include Helen McDonald & Future Groove (the…

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Brazilian Night at the JazzHouse in Copenhagen during WOMEX 2009

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2009 No Comments

Three Brazilian groups will perform on Wednesday, Oct. 28th, at the JazzHouse in Copenhagen. The evening starts with Soukast, an experimental percussion duo formed by…

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Inspired and Informed Afrobeat

Angel Romero October 24, 2009 No Comments

Jimi Tenor and Tony Allen Inspiration Information, Vol. 4 (Strut Records, 2009) Strut Records brings together the creative forces of multi-instrumentalist Jimi Tenor and drummer…

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General News

Malian Ngoni Master Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba Sign to Sub Pop Records

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2009 No Comments

Bassekou Kouyate  & Ngoni Ba have signed to Sub Pop Records for North America, one of the most celebrated and successful indie-rock labels of the…

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Country-Folk Star Kathy Mattea to Present Moving Mountains to Protect the Environment

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2009 No Comments

  Kathy Mattea will visit UApresents in Tucson (Arizona) November 7th with her Moving Mountains tour, featuring songs from Coal, her most recent release. Mattea’s…

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Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely to Perform at Wisconsin Union Theater

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2009 No Comments

Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely will perform at Music Hall on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:00 pm. Tickets for the performance are $20 general admission.…

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  • Shakti Veterans L. Shankar & Vikku Vinayakram Reunite On Over The Stars
  • Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, And Pedrito Martínez Unveil “Obbakoso,” A Hook-Driven single
  • Raise Your Glass: Ispíní Na hÉireann Drop “Johnny Jump Up” As Poxtail Soup Nears
  • Cheikh Ibra Fam Unites The Diaspora With “Gnou Mbollo”
  • Echoes of the Woods: La Déferlance Intertwines Quebec’s Past and Present in Song
  • Argentina Teases ‘Utrera Flamenco Fetén’ With Fiery Rumba “Ódiame”
  • Spirited Jotas: Nuevo Mester’s Joyful 1986 Spin

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