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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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    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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    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

Interviews

Party Until You Are Beyond Rationality, An Interview with Klezmer Musician Frank London

World Music Central News Room January 16, 2006

Klezmer musician Frank London has a new recording with one of his numerous musical projects, Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All Stars. Carnival Conspiracy: In the…

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Album reviews

Abdel Wright – A Different Take on Jamaican Musicians

Anne Bonnet January 16, 2006

Abdel Wright Abdel Wright (Weapons of Mass Entertainment/Interscope Records – B0001931-02, 2005) The first thing you will probably notice about this CD is his music…

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Events

Legends and Newcomers at Celtic Connections Festival Monday January 16th

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – The Monday line-up of the Celtic Connections Festival includes a special program called Scottish Men, featuring legendary musicians together with new talents.…

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General News

Lesley Riddoch on Celtic Music Radio

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Feisty broadcaster Lesley Riddoch is back with a live phone-in at 12noon – on pioneering community station Celtic Music Radio. The former…

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Articles

Mercan Dede , The Visual DJ

Yvonne Mitton January 15, 2006

Interviewing Mercan Dede is a dream ~ quite simply, you don’t interview Mercan Dede, you sit with him eating mezze and drinking tea in a…

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Events

Celtic and World Sounds at Celtic Connections 2006 on Sunday, January 15

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections continues on Sunday with Celtic sounds, world music and more. Sunday 15 January 2005 01.00pm New Voices – Martin Green…

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General News

Celtic Connections 2006 Announces New Concerts and Special Guests

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2006 AltanCeltic ConnectionsCeltic musicMary Blackworld music

Glasgow, Scotland – Irish singer Mary Black has been confirmed as one of Altan‘s ‘special guests’ helping the band to celebrate 21 years of playing…

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Concert reviews

The National Veena Festival at the India International Centre

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2006

Author: Manjari Sinha An embodiment of auspiciousness and prosperity, veena represents the cultural ethos of India. This oldest Indian instrument adorning the hands of Goddess…

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Tour Announcements

Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation Presents New Album and US Tour

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2006

The Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation from the Netherlands has released its third album, Sunwalk, in the United States on Megalith Records. Sunwalk was released in Europe…

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General News

Martyn Bennett Day at Celtic Connections

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – The highlight for tomorrow’s concerts is with two performances celebrating Martyn Bennett’s musical legacy. This follows a sold out performance this evening…

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