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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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    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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    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

Tour Announcements

Phoebe One-U.K. Female HipHop Star and Pioneer to Visit Nigeria on IND’s Tour

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2006

Author: Radio Palmwine.com. U.K Female Hip-hop star and one time Mobo award winner for best hip-hop act, Dj and Presenter for Choice FM 96.9/101.1 London…

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Events

Indian Music Concerts at the Old Town School of Folk Music

Angel Romero April 24, 2006

Chicago (Illinois), USA – The Old Town School of Folk Music will be presenting a series of Indian music concerts at its venue and other…

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Amadou & Mariam in Miami

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2006

Malian duo Amadou & Mariam will be performing in Miami on Wednesday, April 26, at 8 pm. The concert, produced by the Rhythm Foundation, will…

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General News

MerleFest Announces 2006 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Finalists

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2006 Merlefest

Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest 2006, presented in Wilkesboro by Wilkes Community College, has announced the finalists for…

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Gangbe Brass Band to Perform at Joe’s Pub in New York

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2006

New York City (New York), USA – One of the finest brass bands from Africa, Beninese Gangbe Brass Band, will be performing at Joe’s Pub…

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Events

MerleFest 2006 Starts Thursday, April 27

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2006 Merlefest

Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Wilkes Community College will present MerleFest 2006, the 19th annual festival in celebration of the music of the late Merle…

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Events

Blues Legend Taj Mahal and Gospel Soul Diva Mavis Staples in Tucson

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2006

Tucson (Arizona), USA – Blues legend Taj Mahal and Gospel Diva Mavis Staples play UApresents’ season finale on Sunday, April 30th at the Fox Theatre.…

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Album reviews

All Roads Lead to Lagos

Tom Orr April 22, 2006

Various Artists – Lagos Chop Up (Honest Jon’s Records HJR CD15, 2005) Various Artists – Lagos All Routes (Honest Jon’s Records HJR CD17, 2005) Nigeria…

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General News

Arvel Bird Nominated for Two Nammys

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2006

Native American musician Arvel has been nominated for two (2) Nammys in the Best Instrumental Recording category for his Arvel Live! CD and in the…

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New CDs and digital releases

Wa-Zimba, Keeping the spirit of Madagascar alive

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – Tinder Records releases French-Madagascar trio Wa-Zimba’s debut, Mande Wazy. Based in France and founded by French jazz-fusion guitarist Philippe Robert,…

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