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    Traveler Amalgamates Rock and Global Traditions on Out of the Dust

    Traveler — Out of the Dust (2019) Traveler released Out of the Dust in 2019. It is a studio album designed to capture the energy…

    Ryan Emmert June 14, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    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…

    Madison Quinn June 11, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    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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Featured News

  • trevo de cordas espantalho do deserto cover artwork. An illustration of the quartet, three wmen and one man holding string instruments. Green clothing over a green background.
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    New and Old from Portugal

    Tom Orr June 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Fania Niang l empreinte cover artwork. A photo of Fania dressed in white with white gloves and scarf. one of her gloves and her eyes are painted with colorful designs.
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    A Fania Favorite

    Tom Orr June 13, 2026 No Comments
  • 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

Events

Folk Britannia: Which Side Are You On?

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2006

London, UK – Which Side Are You On? is the first event programmed by Folk Britannia, a festival focusing on the rich and compelling history…

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Awards

Danny Kyle’s Open Stage Winners Announced at Celtic Connections

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Last night’s Open Stage saw 7 up and coming artists collect Danny Awards. All of these artists will play a part in…

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General News

Celtic Connections 2006, a Grand Success

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Sunday 29th January was the last day of the 13th Celtic Connections festival. Performances started at 11am in The Glasgow Royal Concert…

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New CDs and digital releases

Worldwide Release of New Sara Tavares CD, Balancê

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2006

Afro-Portuguese singer Sara Tavares will be releasing her third album Balancê, in February & March of 2006 on World Connection. The 27 year old Sara…

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Leading Czech Band CzechoMor Releases New CD

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2006

Czech Republic – Four years after their breakthrough album Transformations (Promeuy) which won them three Czech Music Academy Awards (Best Album, Best Group, Best Song)…

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Concert reviews

Kenny Garrett in India!

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Jazz could either be intense and intellectual or it could be funand entertaining. Kenny Garrett chose the latter in his jazz masters concert atthe gateway…

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New CDs and digital releases

Algarve Band Marenostrum Releases New CD

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2006

Portugal – Portuguese band Marenostrum has released its second CD. Almadrava features some songs about the working lives of the musicians and their forefathers who…

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Events

Bajofondo kicks off Heineken TransAtlantic Festival, Feb 4 at Pawn Shop

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2006

Miami (Florida), USA – Bajofondo, oneof the better known acts in the new electronic tango scene, will be performing in southern Florida as part of…

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Events

Scottish Women and Galician Veterans at Celtic Connections January 26th

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – A concert with the Scottish Women will be one of the highlights of the January 26th concerts at Celtic Connections. Galician band…

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Events

2006 Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Announces Partial Lineup

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2006

Silk Hope (North Carolina), USA – With less than 100 days away from the opening notes of the 2006 Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of…

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