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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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

Events

International Frame Drum Festival Tamburi Mundi

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2007

Germany – The international Framedrum Festival Tamburi Mundi will take place in summer this year in Freiburg (Germany) during August 7-12. This is the second…

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New Releases

The Rough Guide To North African Café

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2007

The Rough Guide To North African Café (RGNET1187CD) is a musical journey through Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt, featuring artists from Algeria’s legendary Maurice El…

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General News

Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2007

In August 2007, Modiba Productions will release Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako. A stalwart follow-up to his self-titled U.S. debut album, Vieux Farka…

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Obituaries

Guqin Master Tsar Teh-Yun Dies at 102

World Music Central News Room June 15, 2007

The North American Guqin Association reported the death of master guqin performer Tsar Teh-Yun (Cai Deyun), who passed away on June 10th (Beijing time) at…

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Events

Fela Kuti’s Exceptional Life and Music Presented in Free Documentary Screening

World Music Central News Room June 15, 2007 AfrobeatFela KutiSeun Kuti

Seun Kuti will rock the WI Union Theater on Wednesday, June 27, at 8:30pm. But attendees are also invited to attend a special free presentation…

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Tour Announcements

Innovative Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Touring North America

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2007

The throat singing ensemble Alash is currently touring North America (see tour dates below). The tour started in April and continues until June 30, when…

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Album reviews

Irish Coffee with a Touch of Perú

Angel Romero June 14, 2007

Cady Finlayson Irish Coffee (Cady Finlayson, 2007) American fiddler Cady Finlayson has released a new CD which pays tribute to Irish traditional music. Part of…

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Events

The Original Tito Puente Orchestra in New York

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2007

On July 2nd, S.O.B.’s, presents The Original Tito Puente Orchestra, with Tito’s son, Ronny Puente as a special guest. Tito Puente, known as “El Rey…

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Events

KCRW’s World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl 2007

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2007 Carlinhos BrownJivan Gasparyan

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association partners with KCRW for the 9th consecutive year to present KCRW’s World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. After a…

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New Releases

U.S. Theatrical Release of Gypsy Caravan Musical Documentary

World Music Central News Room June 12, 2007

Gypsy Caravan, a.k.a.: When the Road Bends…tales of a Gypsy Caravan, opens June 15 in New York City. Released by Shadow Distribution, Gypsy Caravan is an…

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