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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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    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Slideways (Alligator Records, 2026) Slideways, the grand new album from Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues…

    Ryan Emmert April 8, 2026 No Comments
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  • 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
  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
    Music videos

    Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae

    World Music Central News Room April 11, 2026 No Comments

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Events

Las Migas to Perform at (le) poisson rouge

World Music Central News Room August 27, 2024 No Comments Flamencoflamenco rumbaLas Migasrumba flamencaworld music

Spanish flamenco crossover act Las Migas is set to perform on Friday, November 8, 2024, at (le) poisson rouge. After receiving a Latin Grammy Award…

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Dario Acosta Teich - Tierra Infinita cover artwork. A photo of the artist holding a guitar with special effects applied to the photo.
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Argentina’s Dario Acosta Teich Unveils lead single “Kachairy”

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2024 No Comments Argentine musicDario Acosta Teichworld fusionworld music

Argentine jazz artist Dario Acosta Teich, based in New York City, will release his new album Tierra Infinita on September 13. In advance, he has…

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Albaluna - Ennead cover artwork. a golden color cover with geometric patterns.
Album reviews

Albaluna’s Thrilling Hurdy-Gurdy Fueled Progressive World Music

Angel Romero August 26, 2024 No Comments Albalunaprogressive folkworld fusionworld music

Albaluna – Ennead (West Wave Production, 2024) Albaluna is one of my favorite Portuguese bands. Their unconventional fusion of Iberian folk, world music and a…

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Danny Roberts -The Drifter cover artwork. The silhouette of a man standing in the middle of a gate looking at the sky, surrounded by a cityscape.
Music videos

Bluegrass Mandolinist Danny Roberts Releases “The Drifter”

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2024 No Comments BluegrassDanny Robertsmandolinworld music

Renowned bluegrass mandolinist Danny Roberts has released a new single, “The Drifter,” through Mountain Home Music Company. This original composition highlights Roberts’ diverse musical influences…

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Etran de L’Aïr band photo playing instruments.
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Experience Etran de L’Aïr at Brooklyn Bowl

World Music Central News Room August 25, 2024 No Comments desert bluesEtran de L’Aïrworld music

Etran de L’Aïr is set to perform at the Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The band Etran de L’Aïr (“stars of the air”)…

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morin huur player. Photo courtesy of Mongolian National Centre for Intangible Heritage.
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Morin Huur, the Traditional Horse-head Fiddle of Mongolia

Angel Romero August 25, 2024 No Comments Buryatfiddlehorse-head fiddleMongolian musicmorin huurworld music

(headline image: morin huur player. Photo courtesy of Mongolian National Centre for Intangible Heritage.) The morin huur, often referred to as the horse-head fiddle, is…

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First Born And Not Another cover artwork. a silhouette of a father lifting his little girl with one hand.
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Classic, Timeless Reggae from First Born

Tom Orr August 25, 2024 No Comments First BornReggaeworld music

An early reggae feel combined with the kind of harmonies that defined the era vocally, “And Not Another” by British/Guyanese collaboration First Born sounds like…

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M G Boulter - Days of Shaking cover artwork. a collage of photos, illustrations and other images.
Album reviews

M G Boulter Masterfully Explores Suburban Mysteries in Days of Shaking

Ryan Emmert August 25, 2024 No Comments M G Boulter

M G Boulter – Days of Shaking (Hudson Records, 2024) M G Boulter, a prominent Essex singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, continues to solidify his reputation as…

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Gina Furtado Project - Pigtails and Sugarcane single artwork. Three photos of a little girl with a yellow background.
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The Gina Furtado Project Releases “Pigtails and Sugarcane”

World Music Central News Room August 24, 2024 No Comments BluegrassGina Furtadoworld music

The Gina Furtado Project’s “Pigtails and Sugarcane” is a poignant musical piece released by Mountain Home Music Company. The track highlights Gina Furtado’s unique banjo…

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Sandra Sangiao - SiS artwork. The artist lying naked on her back surrounded by roots.
Album reviews

Sandra Sangiao Discovers True Intimacy by First Connecting with Herself

Iliana Cabrera August 24, 2024 1 Comment Sandra SangiaoSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Sandra Sangiao – SiS (Satélite k, 2024) Spanish singer Sandra Sangiao, known for her tenure with the Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra, has ventured into a…

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