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    March To August Share Fascinating Stories on Concept Album Highway 75

    March To August — Highway 75 (self-released, 2026) March To August’s Highway 75 is a concept album that follows the fictional life of a long-haul…

    Ryan Emmert June 17, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    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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    It Takes All Kinds

    Tom Orr June 17, 2026 No Comments
  • 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

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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

General News

New Latin Jazz Jam Session Venue in Madrid

World Music Central News Room October 18, 2005

Madrid, Spain – The Empire disco in Madrid has started a new Tuesday night jam session for the city’s growing number of Latin jazz musicians.…

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Tour Announcements

Renowned Coro Nacional de Cuba Tours Canada

World Music Central News Room October 17, 2005

Toronto (Ontario), Canada – The Coro Nacional de Cuba, the 40-voice professional choir under the direction of Maestra Digna Guerra, will visit 12 cities in…

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Charlie Gillett Introduces His Favorite Sounds of the World on 2 CDs

World Music Central News Room October 17, 2005 Charlie GillettSound of the Worldworld music

Bloomington (Indiana), USA- Every year, BBC radio DJ Charlie Gillett puts together a two-CD compilation of some of the world music highlights of the year.…

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Album reviews

Native American Tribute to Mother Earth

Angel Romero October 16, 2005

Various Artists Sacred Ground, A Tribute to Mother Earth (Silverwave Records SD942, 2005) Producer Jim Wilson (Robbie Robertson, Walela) has joined forces with some of…

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The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2005

San Francisco (California), USA – The Rough Guide series travels to the island of Madagascar. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar (RGNET1163CD) was…

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Early Bela Fleck Recording, a Classic

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2005

Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Rounder Records has re-released Crossing the Tracks by Bela Fleck. Originally released in 1979, Crossing the Tracks is Bela Fleck’s debut…

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Book Reviews

World Music Encyclopedia Encompasses South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2005

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 2: South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, ISBN: 0824049470. The second installment of the Garland Encyclopedia…

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General News

Guitar Master Prassanna Keeps Busy with Multiple Recording Projects

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2005

USA – Indian guitarist Prasanna has completed several recording projects recently: “I had a really hectic but wonderful month-long trip to India. While I was…

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New CDs and digital releases

Ladrão’s Music Thievery

admin October 14, 2005

Music Thief? Ladrão means thief in Portuguese. According to the artist, Stealing Melodies, Rhythms and Grooves (Roubando Melodias Batidas & Grooves) does not pretend, in…

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General News

DiSfish Introduces Open Content Net Label

admin October 14, 2005

DiSfish is a new net-label using a “donate if you wish” model to generate revenue for the label, artists, select charities and Creative Commons. The…

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