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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
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    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

Concert reviews

Fascinating Concert by Dr. Vasanthy K. Rao

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2006

Author: Ms. Lakshmi The Indian classical music is an enchanting world, more so the Carnatic Classical music system. One continues to marvel with awe if…

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Events

World Music legend Abida Parveen to headline North East of England Muslim Arts Festival 2006

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2006

England – The stage is set for one of the international music events of the summer, as the legendary singing sensation of World Music –…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition “Early Bird Deadline” Quickly Approaching

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2006

(PRWEB) – One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, International Songwriting Competition (ISC) offers entrants a chance to share in $150,000 in cash…

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New CDs and digital releases

Fania Records Releases a Series of Limited Edition Remastered Boogalu Era Releases

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2006

  Fania Records announced the release of five rare recordings from the 1960s – 70s “boogalu” era that feature the funky back beat of Joe…

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Obituaries

Irish Music Legend and The Bothy Band Founder Micheal Ó Domhnaill Dies at 54

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2006

Dublin, Ireland – Irish network RTE announced the death of Micheal Ó Domhnaill, a key figure in Irish folk music. Ó Domhnaill died at his…

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General News

Asian Short Films Showcase at WOMAD Singapore

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2006

For the first time this year, WOMAD Singapore will proudly present a showcase of Asian short films. The showcase will provide a platform at the…

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Album reviews

The Heights of Mapfumo

Tom Orr July 9, 2006

Thomas Mapfumo Rise Up (Real World Records, 2006) This album was originally available in 2005 only as a digital download. My best efforts notwithstanding (having…

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Interviews

An interview with composer, arranger, producer and bass guitar player Franc O’Shea

Maria Romero July 9, 2006

“What will really endure for centuries is the timeless beauty that is being channeled through the artist and not how many dollars were poured into…

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Album reviews

Ukrainian Journey of Peace and Tranquility

TJ Nelson July 9, 2006

Roksana Barwy Absolutely Live (Wydawnictwo 21, 2006) Ukrainian singer and keyboardist, Roksana Vikaluk’s live CD Barwy is a journey of peace and tranquility. Rooted in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Middle Eastern Reflections

World Music Central News Room July 9, 2006

These are some recent releases from the Persian, Turkish and Arabic cultures in the Middle East. Turkish Groove (PUTU248-2 CD) is a great introduction to…

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