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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…

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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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  • Album reviews

    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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    Shahab Tolouie Recasts Goldoni’s World On Ci Vediamo, Goldoni!

    Shahab Tolouie – Ci vediamo, Goldoni! (self-released, 2026) Czech-Iranian musician Shahab Tolouie’s latest work is Ci Vediamo, Goldoni!. The 10-track project takes Tolouie in a…

    Tyler Bennet June 4, 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.
    Music videos Single reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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

Conferences

The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance will hold their 19th annual International Business Conference in Memphis

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2006

[image1_left] The 19th annual international convention of the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance) is coming to Memphis, Tennessee. With over 2,000…

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Tour Announcements

Brazilian Singer Marisa Monte Announces First US Tour in 6 Years

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2006

Marisa Monte has announced her first U.S. tour dates since 2000. The Brazilian superstar will embark on a four-city tour this November in support of…

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New CDs and digital releases

Two New Marisa Monte CDs Released in North America

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2006

  Brazilian singer Marisa Monte has two new recordings available: Universo ao Meu Redor and Infinito Particular. Universo ao Meu Redor (The Universe Around Me),…

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Album reviews

Rachid Taha and Khaled Fest of Re-issues

Yvonne Mitton September 30, 2006 Rachid Taha

With impeccable timing, Wrasse Records, who certainly knows how to pick ‘em, has unleashed a veritable Rachid Taha and Khaled fest of re-issues, amply satisfying…

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Events

Sacred Music Festival Features 9 World Premieres, Dave Brubeck Work, Intercultural Concert

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2006

New York (NY), USA – A gutsy music festival featuring premieres of nine bold works from Eastern and Western religious traditions, a rarely performed spiritual…

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Awards

Sara Tavares’ Balancê Reaches Gold Sales in Portugal

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2006

World Connection announced today that Sara Tavares reached gold in Portugal with the album Balancê. “Sara made a fantastic come back after years of silence…

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New CDs and digital releases

Camael Presents Moravian Folk Renovations

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2006

Camael (MG Indies Records) is the title of the new album by the group that bears the same name. The music association Camael (named after…

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Events

“Spirit of Fès” Tour Brings World’s Famed Sacred Music Festival to U.S.

World Music Central News Room September 28, 2006

The Spirit of Fès tour has its roots in Morocco’s world-acclaimed annual Fès Festival of World Sacred Music and its companion event, the Fès Forum.…

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General News

2006 International Songwriting Competition Deadline Quickly Approaching

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2006

Nashville (TN), USA – The deadline for the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is quickly approaching. Entries must be postmarked on or before October 16, 2006.…

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Events

Let’s Share Cultures Festival – Budapest

Angel Romero September 27, 2006

The festival Let’s Share Cultures in Budapest intends to bring together two different cultures at the same time, in the same space. It aims at…

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