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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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    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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  • Album reviews

    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

New CDs and digital releases

Atom Godson sings Name Bye

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

[image1_left]After so many “struggles” to get a producer, Atom Godson, a new gospel music sensation can now heave a sign of relief. His first album…

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General News

Seven Xavier In Ghana

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

Up and coming music producer and artist Nii Ofoli Yartey, a.k.a Seven Xavier will be in Ghana between Dec 2,2005 to Jan 17,2006. Seven’s visit…

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Concert reviews

How the Terrific “Traffic” Made It

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

The forecourt of Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, last Saturday was the centre of attraction as fans and people from all walks of life trooped to…

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Concert reviews

Osibisa strikes… Jake Hits The Floor

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

At the mention of Osibisa, what readily comes to mind is thrilling concerts that leaves one asking for more. So there was no way I…

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General News

Sonni Balli – Back from the cold

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

All the time that music enthusiasts have been asking the whereabouts of Sonni Balli, the young musician has been in the UK honing his skill…

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Album reviews

Child Soldier’s Hope for Peace

Anne Bonnet December 10, 2005

Emmanuel Jal and Abdel Gadir Salim Ceasefire (Riverboat, 2005) There used to be a lot of rappers from the world music realm that were just…

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Album reviews

Kora Pioneer Madina N’Diaye Releases Debut Album

admin December 10, 2005

Madina N’Diaye’s first album will be available in January 2006 in the UK and US, on the Sound of World label (distributed by Harmonia Mundi).…

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Concert reviews

John Teye School band thrills at first Ghana Jazz Festival

Angel Romero December 9, 2005

The Rev John Teye Memorial School band – comprising teenage musicians – has thrilled the audience at a concert as part of the first Ghana…

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New CDs and digital releases

Emma Kate Tobia, a New Irish Talent

World Music Central News Room December 9, 2005

Ireland – Aisling na nGael Aisling na nGael (An Irish Dream) is the debut CD from Emma Kate Tobia. The CD comprises 12 tracks from…

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Events

A Different Kind of a Dance

portyernigeria December 8, 2005

A different kind of a dance comes to life in Lágbájá’s home ‘motherlan’. A Different Kind of a Dance is a yearly concert celebrating conscious…

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