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    Traveler Amalgamates Rock and Global Traditions on Out of the Dust

    Traveler — Out of the Dust (2019) Traveler released Out of the Dust in 2019. It is a studio album designed to capture the energy…

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    Azuka Moweta Honors Asaba Highlife Roots On Kenechukwu

    Azuka Moweta — Kenechukwu (Palenque, 2026) Nigerian singer Azuka Moweta performs in Igbo on Kenechukwu, with his Anioma Brothers Band of Africa. The project weaves…

    Madison Quinn June 11, 2026 No Comments
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    Pooja Goswami Pavan Interprets Kabir’s Poetry on The Mind, Ecstatic – Songs of Kabir

    Pooja Goswami Pavan – The Mind, Ecstatic – Songs of Kabir (Neuma Records, 2026) Hindustani vocalist, composer, and scholar Dr. Pooja Goswami Pavan latest work…

    Angel Romero June 9, 2026 No Comments
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    Ramblin’ Ricky Tate Joins The Magnolia Sessions

    Ramblin’ Ricky Tate – The Magnolia Sessions (Anti-Corp, 2026) The Magnolia Sessions, the Nashville-based live series recorded outdoors beneath a large magnolia tree at Anti-Corp/Black…

    Ryan Emmert June 7, 2026 No Comments
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    Angelique Kidjo’s Hope!! Brings Star Power and Heart

    Angelique Kidjo – Hope!! (Parlophone/Warner Music, 2026) Angélique Kidjo’s Hope!!, her joyful 16-track Afropop set spiced with neosoul, Afrobeats and other popular music influences features…

    Madison Quinn June 5, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Fania Niang l empreinte cover artwork. A photo of Fania dressed in white with white gloves and scarf. one of her gloves and her eyes are painted with colorful designs.
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    A Fania Favorite

    Tom Orr June 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Po’ Ramblin’ Boys - Bottom of a Glass cover artwork. An image of a glass seen from above.
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    The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Return With “Bottom of a Glass”

    World Music Central News Room June 11, 2026 No Comments
  • Jonathan Nvita Kaku cover artwork. A sepia-toned album cover featuring a layered portrait of Jonathan Nvita with dreadlocks, illuminated by a golden glow. In the foreground, he sits on rocky terrain playing an acoustic guitar. White lettering reads “Kaku ‘Grandma’”, with Jonathan Nvita displayed below in gold text.
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    Keeping Grandmothers Grand

    Tom Orr June 10, 2026 No Comments
  • Orquesta Akokán - América cover artwork. A young woman crouches in the foreground of an urban street, gazing directly at the camera. Behind her, the weathered façade of the América Theater features a large vintage marquee spelling “AMERICA.” the cover also features classic cars and pedestrians.
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    Orquesta Akokán Returns with New Single “No Me Voy” Featuring Carolina Oliveros

    World Music Central News Room June 9, 2026 No Comments
  • Kenny and Amanda Smith Tears Of The Cherokee. An Indian family, father, mother, and child overlooking a valley below with a meandering river.
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    Kenny and Amanda Smith Roll Out “Tears of the Cherokee”

    World Music Central News Room June 7, 2026 No Comments
  • Gianluca Verrengia Tres Amores cover artwork. A flamenco guitar with three red roses on it.
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    Love in Triplicate

    Tom Orr June 6, 2026 No Comments

Events

Festival de Son Mexicano 2006 at Old Town School of Folk Music

World Music Central News Room October 31, 2006

Festival de Son Mexicano will be held Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago.The concerts are at 7:00 PM…

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General News

EFWMF initiates a European Talent Exchange Program

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2006

The European Forum of Worldwide Music Festival (EFWMF) has decided to investigate into the possibilities of launching a talent exchange program based on the models…

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Liu Fang’s Chinese Pipa Eclectica

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2006

Chinese pipa virtuoso has two new recordings. On Silk Sound (Le Son de Soie), released by French label Accord Croisés, she plays evocative pipa and…

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Conferences

World Music Fair WOMEX at FIBES, Sevilla, the Biggest yet

World Music Central News Room October 29, 2006

Sevilla, Spain – The final full day of WOMEX saw a sold-out trade fair, bustling conferences, another night of dazzling showcases open to delegates and…

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Obituaries

South African Kwaito Star Lebo Mathosa Dies in Car Accident

World Music Central News Room October 29, 2006

South Africa – Popular South African singer Lebo Mathosa died in a car crash on October 23rd, after her driver lost control of her car…

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New Releases

Brazilian Music Recommendations for the Holidays

Angel Romero October 29, 2006 Brazilian music

Singer and keyboardist Eliane Elias’ entrancing style combines Brazilian rhythms with world music, funk, electronica and pop elements. On Around the City, Elias presents some…

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Events

Reggaeton, Salsa Tribute and Juan Luis Guerra Highlights of 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Telecast

World Music Central News Room October 29, 2006

Santa Mónica (California), USA – The Latin Recording Academy announced that Shakira, Juan Luis Guerra, RBD, and Alejandro Sanz will perform on the 7th Annual…

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Conferences

WOMEX to Remain in Sevilla Until 2008

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2006

Sevilla, Spain – In a press conference held at the Sevilla convention center (FIBES), WOMEX organizers confirmed that Sevilla will host the world music conference…

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Obituaries

Rogério Duprat, Brazilian MPB Pioneer Dies at 74

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2006

Rogério Duprat, a well known figure in Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), died October 27 at a hospital in Sao Paulo. Born in Rio De Janeiro…

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New Releases

Orquesta Yarey Releases Hot Salsa Record

admin October 28, 2006

Orlando (Florida), USA – Salsa band Orquesta Yarey will release its new album titled La Perfecta Combinación in early November, under the independent label Great…

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