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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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Blanca Paloma Previews Debut Album With Sentaíta en la escalera

    World Music Central News Room April 18, 2026 No Comments

Events

World Music Back in Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2006

Portugal – World Music will be back in the Historical Centre of Loulé. Between 28th June and 2nd July, the 3rd edition of the Festival…

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Interviews

World Music Profiles: Michael Orlove, World Music Festival Chicago

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2006

Michael Orlove is the person behind the Chicago World Music Festival. He works for Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and is also very active within…

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Film Reviews

Youssou N’Dour DVD, Live in Montreux

Angel Romero June 25, 2006

Youssou N’Dour Live at Montreux (Eagle Rock entertainment, 2005) Youssou N’Dour is one of the biggest world music stars up to date and has gone…

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Obituaries

Highlife Pioneer Ambrose Adekoya Campbell Dies in England

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2006

Highlife band leader and percussionist Ambrose Adekoya Campbell passed away in his sleep in England on Thursday, June 22. Ambrose Adekoya Campbell arrived to London…

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Obituaries

Two Members of Celtic Band Felpeyu Die in Van Crash

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2006

Spain – Carlos Redondo and Igor Medio, members of Asturian Celtic band Felpeyu, died today in Zuya (northern Spain) in a vehicle accident. The group…

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Events

Salaam Music Village Festival in London

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2006

London, UK – Salaam Music Village Festival, a celebration of arts & culture from across the Islamic world, will be held in London June 28…

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General News

"Tsotsi" Star Zola Speaks at U.N. & Celebrates South Africa with Angelique Kidjo and Vusi Mahlasela

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2006

Hollywood (California), USA – South Africa’s Zola, the Kwaito hitmaker, TV host and costar of the Oscar winning film Tsotsi, will perform with Angelique Kidjo…

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Events

Indian and Japanese Music Concert for Sitar and Shamisen in Tokyo

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2006

(PRWEB) – A groundbreaking and imaginative event will bring two musical traditions together in a concert presented by Darshanam in Tokyo on 30 June 2006…

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Tour Announcements

Seu Jorge, Sway, Soweto Kinch: UK Tour

admin June 22, 2006

TrocaBrahma will celebrate the spirit of Brazil this summer. Fusing the best in UK and Brazilian music talent, TrocaBrahma presents an exceptional series of sonic…

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Conferences

WOMEX Announces Second Round of Showcase Selections

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2006

Berlin, Germany – A second set of artists selected to showcase at this year’s WOMEX showcase in Sevilla have been announced. – Aynur (Turkey) –…

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