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    Malutempu Pushes Calabrian Roots Into New Currents

    Malutempu – Farchinoria (Skené Cultura, 2025) Calabrian multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer Antonio Olivo launched Malutempu, a fantastic project that reconnects more than twenty years…

    Angel Romero December 30, 2025 No Comments
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    Cumbia Chicharra Blasts Off With Quinto Mundo

    La Cumbia Chicharra – Quinto Mundo (Music Box Publishing / L’Autre Distribution, 2025 La Cumbia Chicharra, a France-based band deeply influenced by Colombian cumbia, recently…

    Iliana Cabrera December 29, 2025 No Comments
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    Sessa Leans Into “Crooked Funk” On New Album Pequena Vertigem De Amor

    Sessa – Pequena Vertigem de Amor (Mexican Summer, 2025) Brazilian songwriter and guitarist Sessa recently released Pequena Vertigem De Amor (A Little Vertigo of Love).…

    Angel Romero December 28, 2025 No Comments
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    Drums Across Senegal: Raphaël Pannier’s Jazz Meets Sabar On Live In Saint Louis, Senegal

    Raphaël Pannier – Live In Saint Louis, Senegal (Miel Music, 2025) French drummer-composer Raphaël Pannier released Live In Saint Louis, Senegal on November 7, 2025…

    Tyler Bennet December 27, 2025 No Comments
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    Yalla Miku Bend Borders On 2

    Yalla Miku – 2 (Bongo Joe Records, 2025) Geneva-based collective Yalla Miku released their second album, aptly titled 2 on Bongo Joe Records. They continue…

    Sonia Keller December 26, 2025 No Comments
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    Jesse Smathers Chases The Light On New Single “Dark Clouds”

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    Yule Log Polka: Karen Marshalsay’s Festive Harp Tune

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    Kathleen MacInnes Wants A Lift North On New Christmas Single “Santa Take Me Home”

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    Love In Bloom – Double Tiger Grows New “Love Garden” Single

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    Robert Plant Drops New Everybody’s Song Video With Saving Grace

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Award-winning Ivorian Singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré Announces U.S. Tour

World Music Central News Room May 14, 2024 No Comments Dobet GnahoréIvorian musicworld music

Award-winning Ivorian singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré will be touring North America this summer. Her most recent album is Couleur. A new release is scheduled for June…

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Dana Cooper Celebrates over 50 years of songwriting and performing on The Ghost of Tucumcari

Ryan Emmert May 14, 2024 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaDana Cooperfolk-rockworld music

Dana Cooper – The Ghost of Tucumcari (2024) Dana Cooper’s 32nd studio album, The Ghost of Tucumcari, is scheduled for release on May 17, 2024.…

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Delroy Wilson, Jamaica’s Influential Cool Operator

Dymond May 13, 2024 No Comments Delroy WilsonJamaican musicReggaeworld music

Delroy Wilson – The Cool Operator (Gorgon Records, 2024) This compilation, by Gorgon Records, shines the spotlight upon none other than Delroy Wilson, aka “The…

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Eric Wink Reimagines Bossa Nova

Tom Orr May 13, 2024 No Comments bossa novaEric Winkworld music

American multi-instrumentalist Eric Wink does a bright and engaging take on the classic bossa nova style with “Inconsolable,” a swinging piece featuring perfectly suited vocals…

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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Reveals the 2023 Winners

World Music Central News Room May 13, 2024 No Comments Dieudonné RakotomamonjyInternational Songwriting CompetitionJames VasanthanJohn Oriwoworld music

The 2023 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the winners in the World Music category. Selected by a panel of judges composed of prominent music…

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Junior Sisk Shares “Memories of Mother”

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2024 No Comments BluegrassJunior Siskworld music

Junior Sisk’s latest album, If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records), includes the standout track “Memories of Mother.” This piece reflects Sisk’s…

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Slack Key ‘Ohana’s Tribute to Hawaiian Cowboy Culture

Ryan Emmert May 12, 2024 No Comments AmericanaHawaiian musicSlack Key 'Ohanaslack key guitarworld music

Slack Key ‘Ohana – Hawaiian Cowboy (Pacific Records, 2024) Slack Key ‘Ohana, a Hawaiian band based in Kaleponi (California), presents Hawaiian Cowboy, a fascinating album…

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Emilio Moret’s Loving Cuban Tribute to Mothers

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicEmilio Moretworld music

Cuban artist Emilio Moret has released the single “Para Todas Las Madres” (For All mothers) on the Lusafrica label. Moret encourages listeners to look at…

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Åsmund Reistad’s Deep Reverence for Norwegian Folk Music Tradition

Sonia Keller May 11, 2024 No Comments Åsmund ReistadNorwegian musicworld music

Åsmund Reistad – Urban folkemusikk (Lydpressa, 2024) Åsmund Reistad is a highly regarded guitarist and composer. He has been a prominent figure in Norwegian folk…

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The Achill Sound Reinvent Irish Folk

Tom Orr May 11, 2024 No Comments Irish folk musicIrish musicThe Achill Sound

Originating from an island off Ireland’s west coast, The Achill Sound gives a darker take on traditional Irish balladry but achieves the best of both…

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