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    Sweet Addis Goodbye: A Lost Ethiopian Classic Returns

    Mulukèn Mellèssè – Mulukèn Mellèssè with The Dahlak Band (Heavenly Sweetness, 2025) This is a long-awaited reissue of Mulukèn Mellèssè with The Dahlak Band, one…

    Angel Romero February 27, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Instrumental Tone Poems From The Black Mountains of Wales

    Peiriant – Plant (Recordiau NAWR Records, 2026) Welsh avant-folk duo Peiriant, Rose Linn-Pearl on violin, Dan Linn-Pearl on electric guitar, return with Plant. They present…

    Ryan Emmert February 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Djinns, Hunters, and Mango Trees: Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité

    Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité – A Djinn and a Hunter Went Walking (Etoile Audio/Nonesuch Records, 2026) Malian balafon master Neba Solo and donso ngoni…

    Angel Romero February 25, 2026 No Comments
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    Americana and Bluegrass Drive Della Mae’s Magic Accident

    Della Mae – Magic Accident (Compass Records, 2026) Della Mae returns with Magic Accident, the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Family Reunion. The release…

    Angel Romero February 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Johan Tobias Bergstrom Returns With Jazz-Folk Crossover Album Stella

    Johan Tobias Bergstrom – Stella (Losen Records, 2026) Norwegian guitarist Johan Tobias Bergstrom presents his second album, Stella. Bergstrom is known for a delightful Django…

    Madison Quinn February 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Alborea Takes Marchena For A Spin With “Santo Domingo”

    World Music Central News Room February 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood cover artwork. A red and black photo of Albright playing guitar.
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    Todd Albright Channels Pre-War Blues On New Slide Single

    World Music Central News Room February 27, 2026 No Comments
  • Yango Roots World of Competition cover artwork. An illustration of a lion's head with Jamaican flag colors.
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    Win or Lose

    Tom Orr February 26, 2026 No Comments
  • Dlù Lumina cover artwork. An abstract cover split into two contrasting sections. The left side features a vertical band of marbled teal and white, with faint, blurred yellow lettering partially visible. The right side glows in orange, pink, and gold.
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    Dlù’s Joyful Scottish-Funk Crossover Single ‘Lumina’

    World Music Central News Room February 25, 2026 No Comments
  • Jorge Aguilar y Sus Embelecos Eres Tú Mi Rosa cover artwork. an illustration of a colombian manseen from the back. He is wearing traditional clothe and a country hat , holding a drum on his shoulder. Pink and orange neon colors.
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    Colombia Meets Senegal

    Tom Orr February 24, 2026 No Comments
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    Amanda Cook’s New Single “Odd One Out”

    World Music Central News Room February 22, 2026 No Comments

The Zawose Queens - Maisha cover artwork. a photo of the two women sitting and standing over a Land Rover holding drums.
Music videos

The Zawose Queens Unveil ‘Maisha’ Video

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2024 No Comments Tanzanian musicThe Zawose Queensworld music

New Tanzanian act The Zawose Queens have released a music video titled “Maisha.” Real World Records recently signed The Zawose Queens. The group is led…

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Frente Abierto Presents its Groundbreaking Flamenco

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2024 No Comments FlamencoFrente Abiertoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Frente Abierto with Israel Fernández and Lela Soto – Photo by Romualdo Sagrada) Frente Abierto, a collective of musicians from southern Spain, mix…

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The Riveting Accordion Confluence of Airboxes

Sonia Keller May 22, 2024 No Comments accordionAirboxesBelgian folk musicworld fusionworld music

Airboxes – Confluence (Trad Records, 2024) Airboxes is the name of a Belgian folk duo that specializes in innovative squeeze box music. Composers Guus Herremans…

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Cem Yildiz introduces World-Electro from Anatolia

World Music Central News Room May 22, 2024 No Comments Alevi musicCem YildizTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Known as the “Modern-day troubadour,” Cem Yildiz passionately explores Anatolian and Alevi-Bektashi music, delivering captivating performances imbued with shamanic essence. Utilizing electrified saz and vocals,…

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Ricky Martin, Loreena McKennitt, and Lila Downs, Headliners at Pirineos Sur 2024

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2024 No Comments Lila DownsLoreena McKennittPirineos SurRicky MartinSara Barasworld music

Pirineos Sur, the most significant music event in Aragon and one of Spain’s longest-standing festivals, with over 30 years of history, is all set for…

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Album reviews

Tresboliyu Folk Enthusiastically Merge Folk Traditions with Rock Beats

Iliana Cabrera May 21, 2024 No Comments Cantabrian musicSpanish musicTresboliyu Folkworld music

Tresboliyu Folk – Amigos del Folk (2024) Tresboliyu Folk has released its debut album, Amigos del folk (friends of folk), meaning friends of folk music.…

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Tray Wellington - Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend cover artwork. The artist standing on a rooftop in a city holding a banjo.
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Tray Wellington Reveals “Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend”

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2024 No Comments BluegrassnewgrassTray Wellingtonworld music

Tray Wellington‘s latest single, “Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend” (Mountain Home Music Company) revisits the newgrass instrumental genrey. The title, though peculiar,…

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New Music from Mason Via, “Hey Don’t Go”

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2024 3 Comments AmericanaMason Viaworld music

Mason Via has rolled out his latest release, “Hey Don’t Go,” under Mountain Fever Records. This country Americana fusion track delves into the theme of…

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Artist Profiles

Flamenco Singer Francisco Escudero Márques “El Perrete”

Angel Romero May 20, 2024 1 Comment El PerreteFrancisco Escudero Márquesworld music

Francisco Escudero Márques, also known as “El Perrete,” was born in Lanzarote in 1992 but is considered a native of Extremadura (western Spain) in all…

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Joyful Funk Grooves from Denmark

Tom Orr May 19, 2024 No Comments funkOut of SeasonR&Bsoul

Familiar music from an unexpected place is one of the factors that make “world” music worldly. Thus, it is that Denmark-based band Out of Season…

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