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    Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate Steps Forward as Bandleader on ‘Sobra Blues’

    Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate – Sobra Dance (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Gaoussou “Sobra” Kouyate takes the lead on Sobra Blues, an eight-track album produced…

    Tyler Bennet August 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Frederico7 Builds a Brazil Beyond Borders on ‘Brasileirôu’

    Frederico7 – Brasileirôu (Lion’s Lair Records, 2026) On Brasileirôu, Frederico7 treats Brazil as an inner geography. On its 12 songs, the Brazilian-born songwriter brings together…

    Angel Romero August 19, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    The Rabab Remembers the Future: Sareban’s Echoes in the Weave

    Sareban – Echoes in the Weave (Worlds Within Worlds, 2026) On Echoes in the Weave, Swiss-born Afghan rabab player Mathieu Clavel, who records as Sareban,…

    Tyler Bennet August 18, 2026 No Comments
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    Polyphonic Vocal Group, Kitka Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Kolo

    Kitka – Kolo (Six Degrees Records, 2026) The legendary multigenerational women’s polyphonic vocal group, Kitka has a brand-new album titled Kolo. This lovely, exquisite and…

    Madison Quinn August 16, 2026 No Comments
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    Chamber Folk Act Medusa Quartet’s Debut Inspired by Japanese Kintsugi

    Medusa Quartet — Weaving Gold in Broken Places (self-released, 2026) Weaving Gold in Broken Places is the first full-length album by Toronto chamber-folk ensemble Medusa…

    Tyler Bennet August 15, 2026 No Comments
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  • Hanoun Brass Band From New Orleans to Palestine cover artwork
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    Second Line Levantine

    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Rhiannon Giddens Freight Train video cover artwork. An image of Giddens holding a banjo.
    Music videos

    Rhiannon Giddens Revisits Elizabeth Cotten’s “Freight Train”

    World Music Central News Room August 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Rootless Dam Mast Qalandar cover artwork. A cover featuring repeating red floral motifs, stretched out arms touching each other, and yellow-pink lettering reading “DAM MAST QALANDAR.” A central pink starburst contains the artist name “ROOTLESS,” all set against bright blue and lavender geometric shapes.
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    Rootless Connects Romani and Punjabi Traditions on “Dam Mast Qalandar”

    World Music Central News Room August 7, 2026 No Comments
  • Donguille.pe No Vuelvo Atrás cover artwork. The album cover features a hand-drawn illustration of a person playing a classical guitar, with the figure formed almost entirely from repeated black typography spelling the artist's name. The guitar is lightly tinted in pink, while scattered musical notes float around the musician.
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    Forward Ever

    Tom Orr August 6, 2026 No Comments
  • Mairi McGillivray - 'S Mòr mo Chùram cover artwork. Mairi wearing a white dress standing in a grass field.
    Music videos

    Mairi McGillivray Unveils ‘S Mòr mo Chùram

    World Music Central News Room August 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Gráinne Brady The Highest Blossom cover artwork. Tree branches with flowers.
    Music videos

    Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”

    World Music Central News Room August 4, 2026 No Comments

Erlend Viken Trio - Ville Veier cover artwork. A photo of a street corner with a fallen traffic light surrounded by protective tape.
Album reviews

Erlend Viken Trio Explores New Frontiers with Ville Veier (Wild Roads)

Madison Quinn October 17, 2024 No Comments Erlend Viken TrioNorwegian musicworld music

Erlend Viken Trio – Ville Veier (Wild Roads) (Heilo / Grappa, 2024) The Erlend Viken Trio’s latest album Ville Veier is an enthralling journey through…

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Manuela Carrasco - Photo by Paco Sánchez. Manuela dancing live.
Events

Suma Flamenca’s First Week: A Celebration of Flamenco Excellence

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamencaworld music

(headline image; Manuela Carrasco – Photo by Paco Sánchez) The first week of Suma Flamenca will feature 16 performances across Madrid and San Lorenzo de…

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Pepe Habichuela performing live at Suma Flamenca 2024 - Photo by Pablo Lorente
General News

Pepe Habichuela Opened Suma Flamenca Festival with a Nod to His Roots

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarJosemi CarmonaPepe Habichuelaworld music

(headline image: Pepe Habichuela performing live at Suma Flamenca 2024 – Photo by Pablo Lorente) Last night, Pepe Habichuela inaugurated the 19th edition of the…

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Artist Profiles

Moira Smiley: A Versatile and Exquisite Singer in Folk and Choral Music

Angel Romero October 16, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicMoira Smileyworld music

Moira Smiley is a renowned American singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, born on May 21, 1976, in New Haven, Vermont. She has established herself as a…

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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Heavier Yet cover artwork. A photo of the band with Seun in the center.
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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s Boldly Inventive Afrobeat

Angel Romero October 16, 2024 No Comments AfrobeatSeun KutiSeun Kuti & Egypt 80world fusionworld music

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) (Record Kicks, 2024) Nigerian Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti released his highly anticipated album,…

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Wardruna cover photo by Tuukka Koski with artwork by Øivind A. Myksvoll. Shows a bear fur background with a rune in the middle.
Music videos

Wardruna Returns with ‘Birna’: A Deep Dive into Nordic Folklore and Nature

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments Norwegian musicWardrunaworld music

Wardruna, internationally recognized for mixing Norwegian folk with post-rock elements, is set to release their sixth album, Birna, on January 24 through Sony Music and…

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Gerardo Núñez - Photo by Ricardo Bustillo. Gerardo playing guitar.
Events

Masters of Flamenco Guitar at Suma Flamenca 2024

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2024 No Comments Ana CrismánFlamencoGerardo NuñezPepe HabichuelaSuma FlamencaVicente Amigoworld music

(headline image: Gerardo Núñez – Photo by Ricardo Bustillo) Suma Flamenca 2024 will feature a diverse range of flamenco guitar performances by some of the…

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Lyam Akram Nassibi cover artwork. A photo of the artist wearing a colorful shirt with African animal designs.
Music videos

Lyam Akram’s Spirited Moroccan Alchemy

Tom Orr October 15, 2024 No Comments Lyam AkramMoroccan music

Sometimes all an artist needs is the right meetup of traditional and contemporary sounds. Moroccan / French singer Lyam Akram achieves as much with “Nassibi,”…

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Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years cover artwork. A black and white photo of Joni Mitchell wearing a beret.
New CDs and digital releases

Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: A Deep Dive into Her Jazz Evolution (1976-1980)

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2024 No Comments American folk musicJazzJoni Mitchell

Rhino Records has released Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), marking the latest entry in the ongoing, GRAMMY-winning series. This volume continues…

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Album reviews

Avra Banerje’s remarkable convergence of Ghazals, Sufi sounds, and instrumental pieces

Angel Romero October 15, 2024 No Comments Avra Banerjeeworld fusionworld music

Avra Banerjee – Melody of Memories (Avra Banerjee, 2024) Melody of Memories (2024) by Avra Banerjee is a musical exploration that masterfully bridges Indian classical…

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