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    Mirarab’s Persian-Rooted Music Open Up a World of Intimate and sensitive stories

    Mahan Mirarab — Unspoken (ACT Music, 2026) Vienna-based guitarist Mahan Mirarab’s Unspoken is a Persian flavored, solo-focused album that presents an intimate set influenced by…

    Madison Quinn April 26, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Dida Pelled Covers Blues Classics with Jazz Guitar and Soulful Vocals

    Dida Pelled – I Wish You Would (La Reserve, 2026) Brooklyn guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Dida Pelled will release I Wish You Would on May…

    Iliana Cabrera April 25, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Sky Smeed Turns The Rock House Into a Happy and Welcoming Home on New Live Album

    Sky Smeed – Live at the Rock House (2026) Sky Smeed has released his 10th album, Live at the Rock House, a live recording captured…

    Ryan Emmert April 24, 2026 No Comments
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    Guzheng Master Bei Bei Charms with Innovative Two Moons Album

    Bei Bei – Two Moons (Bei Bei Time Productions, 2026) Chinese guzheng star Bei Bei has a new album titled Two Moons, a 2026 collaborative…

    Angel Romero April 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Home Grown Finally Gets Its Moment After A COVID-19 Pause

    Matt Tighe and Tad Sargent – Home Grown (2025) Fiddler Matt Tighe and multi-instrumentalist Tad Sargent released Home Grown nearly five years after the project…

    Tyler Bennet April 22, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Gnoss - Photo by Elly Lucas. Band photo.
    Music videos

    Gnoss Share Lively New Single “Emily”

    World Music Central News Room April 25, 2026 No Comments
  • Staran black and wgite band photo
    Music videos

    Staran Join Forces With Julie Fowlis on New Single “Duan Callaig”

    World Music Central News Room April 23, 2026 No Comments
  • Fatoumata Diawara — Photo by Marcello Perego. Fatoumaa wearing a blue dress and a traditonal red headdress.
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    Fatoumata Diawara Celebrates Freedom on New Single, “Fala”

    World Music Central News Room April 22, 2026 No Comments
  • Backline Reaping the Blues cover artwork. A photo of an old 20th century tractor in a farm field.
    Music videos

    Backline Unveils New Single “Reaping the Blues”

    World Music Central News Room April 20, 2026 No Comments
  • Deanie Richardson & Kimber Ludiker Rutlands Reel cover artwork. A wooden deck and an out of focus reddish background.
    Music videos

    Deanie Richardson And Kimber Ludiker Honor Howdy Forrester On “Rutland’s Reel”

    World Music Central News Room April 19, 2026 No Comments
  • Blanca Paloma - Sentaita en la escalera (Portada) cover artwork. Blanca appears as a very small woman wearing a blue outfit sitting on a giant human hand.
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    Blanca Paloma Previews Debut Album With Sentaíta en la escalera

    World Music Central News Room April 18, 2026 No Comments

New Releases

Alison Brown to Release The Company You Keep

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2009 No Comments

Renowned banjoist Alison Brown, will release a new CD and bonus DVD titled The Company You Keep on April 7, 2009. Included with the first…

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Events

 Internationally Acclaimed Malian Guitarist Habib Koite to Perform in Toronto

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2009 No Comments

The grand finale of the annual week-long Francophone celebration brings to Toronto two highly regarded world music acts. One of Africa’s most exciting virtuoso performers,…

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General News

Tuareg Stars Tinariwen Added to Heineken TransAtlantic Festival in Miami

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2009 No Comments

The latest additions to the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival include renowned Malian Tuareg band Tinariwen. Laura Quinlan (Rhythm Foundation) calls the addition of Tinariwen "Really exciting!"…

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Album reviews

Fine Timber

Angel Romero March 12, 2009 No Comments

Maria Jonsson, Ian Carr and Mikael Marin Timber! (Nordic Traditions, 2007) Fiddlers Maria Jonsson and Mikael Marin met guitarist Ian Carr in 1997 at Musikmuseet…

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Obituaries

Influential Salsa Music Promoter Ralph Mercado Dies in New York

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2009 No Comments

New York (NY), USA – Music impresario Ralph Mercado passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 4:30pm at Hackensack University Medical Center surrounded by his…

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Film Reviews

Reliving the Golden Age of Cajun Music

Angel Romero March 11, 2009 No Comments

This essential film about Cajun and Creole culture in southern Louisiana that was made in 1972 is now available on DVD. The Dedans le Sud…

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General News

St. Patrick Sounds

TJ Nelson March 10, 2009 No Comments Celtic musicSt. Patrick's

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner it’s once again the season to wrap yourself in the warm green glow of some fine Celtic…

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New Releases

Swedish World Music Band Fågel Roc Releases Remix Album

World Music Central News Room March 10, 2009 No Comments

The new album by Swedish world music outfit Fågel Roc, titled "Dans & Dröm," contains remixes from the original album "Kropp & Själ" (Body &…

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Events

Madison World Music Festival 2009 to be Held September 17-19

World Music Central News Room March 9, 2009 No Comments

The Wisconsin Union Theater announced that the 2009 Madison World Music Festival will be held from Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19. The first…

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New Releases

Walking On A Wire: Richard Thompson, 4-CD Boxed Set Will be Released in June

World Music Central News Room March 9, 2009 No Comments

Los Angeles (California), USA – On June 30 Shout! Factory will pay tribute to the legendary Richard Thompson with a career-spanning 4-CD box set, Walking…

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