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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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    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

  • 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.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Love in Triplicate

    Tom Orr June 6, 2026 No Comments
  • Aidan Muse — Progress cover artwork. a photo of two heavy yellow machines clear cutting woods.
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    Aidan Muse Addresses Environmental Change on New Song “Progress”

    World Music Central News Room June 5, 2026 No Comments

Events

La Peña 10th Anniversary Season Celebration at Old Town School of Folk Music

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2006

La Peña is a weekly showcase of Latin folk music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent hosted by Mateo Mulcahy, the Community…

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Album reviews

The Ship is In: Traditional Songs from Europe and America

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2006

Author: Patty-Lynne Herlevi Oscar Brand Pie in the Sky & Other Folk Song Satires Ewan MacColl & A. L. Lloyd Blow Boys Blow (Songs of…

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Cree Round Dances Recorded Live

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2006

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – One of the most honored names in Canada, Northern Cree, presents Northern Cree & Friends, Vol. 5 – Long Winter Nights,…

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Bjonko Ensemble Releases Album with Support from UNESCO

World Music Central News Room August 17, 2006

Denmark – Bjonko Ensemble, based in Copenhagen has released a CD with the patronage of UNESCO and The Danish National Commission for UNESCO. Se od…

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Tuva’s Yat-Kha Recovers from Stolen Passports, Deportation, and Mob Shakedowns

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2006

Bloomington (Indiana), USA – A couple of years ago, Albert Kuvezin, leader of Tuvan roots-rock band  Yat-Kha, fell on seriously hard times. After a string…

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Los Amigos Invisibles Forthcoming New Album Super Pop Venezuela

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2006

Within a week of announcing the upcoming release of their fifth album Super Pop Venezuela, acclaimed Latin rock/dance band Los Amigos Invisibles saw supporters at…

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Cameroonian Virtuoso Richard Bona Releases Tiki

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Richard Bona has completed a fourth solo album, Tiki (Decca). The outstanding bassist, vocalist and composer maintains his universal appeal…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2006 Judges Include High-Profile World Music Industry Executives

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries and is pleased to announce some exciting new changes for this year. In addition to adding…

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Events

Madison World Music Festival Announces Changes

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

Madison (Wisconsin), USA – The schedule for Madison World Music Festival has changed slightly when Son de la Frontera cancelled its US tour. Sicilian singer-songwriter…

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General News

GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program Awards $250,000 in Special Gulf Region Cycle

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

Santa Mónica (California), USA – The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program announced today that $250,000 in grants will be awarded to 10 recipients to archive and…

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