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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

New CDs and digital releases

The Blue Stone Project, American Indian Blues

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2006

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – The Blue Stone Project is award-winning Native American guitarist and flutist Aaron White, guitarist/bassist Gary Rasmussen and drummer Ed Michaels. Blue…

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Celtic Dreams Includes Previously Unreleased Material by Meav Ní Mhaolchatha with Anúna

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Celtic Dreams is a compilation of previously unreleased music that Anúna recorded with Méav Ní Mhaolchatha during the Riverdance sessions.…

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Peyote Songs from the Southern Plains of Oklahoma

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2006

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – In their second recording with Canyon Records. Jeff McClellan, Kyle Robedeau and Brian Stoner join voices on Prayers for Life. This…

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Music From The Hotlands Of Michoacán

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2006

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has released ¡Tierra Caliente! Music From The Hotlands Of Michoacan by Conjunto de Arpa Grande Arpex. Arpex features two uniquely gifted singers…

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Events

Seattle Pro Musica Announces Application Process For the American Masterpieces Choral Festival

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2006

  Seattle, WA–Seattle Pro Musica, under the direction of Karen P. Thomas, is now accepting applications for its American Masterpieces Choral Festival. The Festival will…

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Events

H. Omoumi Brings Persian Sounds to World Music Concert Series 2006 in San Diego

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2006

San Diego (California), USA – H. Omoumi (ney, voice) will perform at the Neurosciences Institute on Saturday, August 5 at 8pm. Omoumi is a musician…

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Reggaeton Cuba Compilation CD

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2006

Malecon Music has released Reggaeton Cuba, the latest in their collection of “Authentic Cuban Music” by “Authentic Cuban Artists.” The CD includes Eddy K, Christian…

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Tour Announcements

Rob Curto’s Forró For All tours the U.S. and Canada in Fall 2006

Angel Romero July 28, 2006

Rob Curto’s Forró For All is a band dedicated to the sound of Northeastern Brazil’s forró pé de serra, performed with a sensibility born of…

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Events

Open House Festival 2006 Cruising the Highways of America

World Music Central News Room July 28, 2006

The 8th Open House Festival roars into 2006 on its mad musical adventure. Fresh from cruising the highways of America, Open House brings back to…

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New CDs and digital releases

Cuchata to release second cd "Sangre Mixto"

admin July 27, 2006

Seattle Latin-Alternative band Cuchata is soon to release there second full length release on their own label Eleggua Productions. Cuchata has grown musically, as has…

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