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    Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate Steps Forward as Bandleader on ‘Sobra Blues’

    Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate – Sobra Dance (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Gaoussou “Sobra” Kouyate takes the lead on Sobra Blues, an eight-track album produced…

    Tyler Bennet August 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Frederico7 Builds a Brazil Beyond Borders on ‘Brasileirôu’

    Frederico7 – Brasileirôu (Lion’s Lair Records, 2026) On Brasileirôu, Frederico7 treats Brazil as an inner geography. On its 12 songs, the Brazilian-born songwriter brings together…

    Angel Romero August 19, 2026 No Comments
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    The Rabab Remembers the Future: Sareban’s Echoes in the Weave

    Sareban – Echoes in the Weave (Worlds Within Worlds, 2026) On Echoes in the Weave, Swiss-born Afghan rabab player Mathieu Clavel, who records as Sareban,…

    Tyler Bennet August 18, 2026 No Comments
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    Polyphonic Vocal Group, Kitka Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Kolo

    Kitka – Kolo (Six Degrees Records, 2026) The legendary multigenerational women’s polyphonic vocal group, Kitka has a brand-new album titled Kolo. This lovely, exquisite and…

    Madison Quinn August 16, 2026 No Comments
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    Chamber Folk Act Medusa Quartet’s Debut Inspired by Japanese Kintsugi

    Medusa Quartet — Weaving Gold in Broken Places (self-released, 2026) Weaving Gold in Broken Places is the first full-length album by Toronto chamber-folk ensemble Medusa…

    Tyler Bennet August 15, 2026 No Comments
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    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Rhiannon Giddens Freight Train video cover artwork. An image of Giddens holding a banjo.
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    Rhiannon Giddens Revisits Elizabeth Cotten’s “Freight Train”

    World Music Central News Room August 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Rootless Dam Mast Qalandar cover artwork. A cover featuring repeating red floral motifs, stretched out arms touching each other, and yellow-pink lettering reading “DAM MAST QALANDAR.” A central pink starburst contains the artist name “ROOTLESS,” all set against bright blue and lavender geometric shapes.
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    Rootless Connects Romani and Punjabi Traditions on “Dam Mast Qalandar”

    World Music Central News Room August 7, 2026 No Comments
  • Donguille.pe No Vuelvo Atrás cover artwork. The album cover features a hand-drawn illustration of a person playing a classical guitar, with the figure formed almost entirely from repeated black typography spelling the artist's name. The guitar is lightly tinted in pink, while scattered musical notes float around the musician.
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    Forward Ever

    Tom Orr August 6, 2026 No Comments
  • Mairi McGillivray - 'S Mòr mo Chùram cover artwork. Mairi wearing a white dress standing in a grass field.
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    Mairi McGillivray Unveils ‘S Mòr mo Chùram

    World Music Central News Room August 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Gráinne Brady The Highest Blossom cover artwork. Tree branches with flowers.
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    Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”

    World Music Central News Room August 4, 2026 No Comments

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International Flamenco Programmers Arrive in Granada for FlamencoEñe 2024

World Music Central News Room September 11, 2024 No Comments FlamencoFlamencoEñeworld music

Thirteen international flamenco programmers and representatives from fourteen festivals, organizations, and institutions will gather in Granada to attend the concerts of FlamencoEñe 2024. This event,…

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A Moving Sound and ETHEL - The Wheel of Life cover artwork. an illustration featuring several colorful circles with a yellow sun above a small taditional Taiwanese sailing boat at the bottom.
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A Moving Sound and ETHEL Unite for a Bold Cross-Genre Album

Angel Romero September 11, 2024 No Comments A Moving SoundEthelworld fusionworld music

A Moving Sound and ETHEL – The Wheel of Life (ARC Music, 2024) The Wheel of Life is an innovative cross-genre album that gracefully combines…

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Events

IBMA Bluegrass Live 2024: Full Schedule Released

World Music Central News Room September 10, 2024 No Comments BluegrassIBMA Bluegrass Liveworld music

The full schedule for the 2024 IBMA Bluegrass Live, powered by PNC, has been officially released. This year’s event will highlight the 100th anniversary of…

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Andy Leftwich Releases Dynamic Instrumental Video for “Aced”

World Music Central News Room September 10, 2024 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassworld music

Andy Leftwich has unveiled the music video for his new single, “Aced,” an energetic and complex instrumental piece. The track is characterized by arpeggiated melodies,…

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Open The Door For Three Share their passion for Irish music

Ryan Emmert September 10, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicOpen The Door For Threeworld music

Open The Door For Three – A Prosperous Gale (2024) Veteran Irish traditional music trio Open The Door For Three is set to release their…

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Princess Vinia Barbasin. a photo of the artist sitting, playing shekere, wearing traditional clothing.
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Superb Song by Cameroonian Artist Princess Vinia

Tom Orr September 9, 2024 No Comments Cameroonian musicPrincess Viniaworld music

I don’t know if she’s actual royalty, but Cameroon’s Princess Vinia has a dandy of a track called “Barbasin” that starts with a beat tapped…

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Kieran O’Hare holding a bagpipe - Photo by Earl Richardson
Artist Profiles

Kieran O’Hare: Virtuoso Piper and Advocate of Irish Traditional Music

Angel Romero September 9, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicKieran O’HareOpen The Door For Threeworld music

(headline image: Kieran O’Hare – Photo by Earl Richardson) Kieran O’Hare is a renowned performer of Irish traditional music, specializing in the uilleann pipes, concert…

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Liz Knowles - Photo by Earl Richardson. The artist playing fiddle.
Artist Profiles

Liz Knowles: A Master of Irish and Classical Fusion

Angel Romero September 9, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicLiz Knowlesworld music

(headline image: Liz Knowles – Photo by Earl Richardson) Liz Knowles is a renowned fiddler whose music seamlessly combines the fire of Irish fiddle traditions…

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Events

Lunchtime Concert: Hindustani Classical Vocal Performance with Dr. Vijay Rajput

World Music Central News Room September 9, 2024 No Comments Dr. Vijay RajputIndian classical musicworld music

Milap, in collaboration with The Tung Auditorium, presents a lunchtime concert featuring Dr. Vijay Rajput, a distinguished vocalist in Hindustani classical music. The performance will…

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Album reviews

Fraser Fifield’s One Great Circle: A Reverent Tribute to Scottish Tradition and Reincarnation

Ryan Emmert September 9, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicFraser Fifieldworld music

Fraser Fifield – One Great Circle (Tanar Records, 2024) Fraser Fifield, a highly-talented Scottish multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his expertise on the low whistle…

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