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    Hidden Hermeto Flute Gems Revealed On New Tribute Release

    Aline Gonçalves, Andrea Ernest Dias, Carlos Malta, Eduardo Neves – Obra Viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol. 1 Flautas (Rocinante, 2025) Obra Viva de Hermeto…

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  • Album reviews

    Mama Sissoko Returns With Diamond Fingers After A Decade

    Mama Sissoko – Diamond Fingers (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Mama Sissoko will be releasing his long-delayed album Diamond Fingers on March 6, 2026.…

    Angel Romero March 29, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Todd Albright Makes Old Blues Songs Feel Fresh Again

    Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood (April 17, 2026 / Misfortune Records, 2026) Todd Albright’s Blues For Dexter Linwood finds the Detroit fingerpicker turning…

    Ryan Emmert March 28, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Selwyn Birchwood Plugs In Florida Blues For Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues

    Selwyn Birchwood – Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues (Alligator, 2026) Guitarist, vocalist, and composer Selwyn Birchwood will release Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues on Friday, March 27,…

    Angel Romero March 27, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Tuuletar Makes Waves With Mother Earth Energy

    Tuuletar – Maammo (Nordic Notes, 2026) Finnish folk vocal group Tuuletar released its third studio album, Maammo (“Mother Earth”), on January 30, 2026. The record…

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Featured News

  • Sami Yusuf sitting leaning against a wall. An architecturally ornate building is behind him.
    Music videos

    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Ashby Frank Stokes County Buck Dancing Man cover artwork. A photo of the dancer jumping.
    Music videos

    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments
  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
    Music videos

    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments
  • Liza Lo by Kayla Raquel. Black and white photo of Liza sitting.
    Music videos

    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Kavita Shah and Bau sitting around a table in a courtyard full of plants.
    Music videos

    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Nidia Góngora Celebrates Colombian Life on “La Vida Es Un Baile”

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

General News

‘Summer-Wind Music Season 2005’ Will Return to Shanghai, Jinshan Beach

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2005

Shanghai, China – (Xinhua-PRNewswire) Shanghai Jinshan District Government announced today that the “Summer-Wind Music Season 2005” will begin on the beaches of Shanghai Jinshan July…

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New CDs and digital releases

Young Grey Horse Live in Browning

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2005

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Native American group, Young Grey Horse, has a new album, Loyal to Tha Old Man-Pow-Wow Songs Recorded Live in Browning (Canyon…

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Album reviews

Celtic All Over

Tom Orr July 3, 2005 Celtic musicShooglenifty

Various Artists The Rough Guide to Celtic Music (World Music Network 1155 CD, 2005) Most folks know by now that “Celtic” and “Irish” are not…

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Events

Chase Latino Cultural Festival 2005, the Diversity of Latino Arts

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2005 JPMorgan Chase Latino Cultural FestivalPerú Negro

New York (New York), USA – The JPMorgan Chase Latino Cultural Festival is one of the most diverse Latino arts events in America. Now in…

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General News

Flamenco Star Involved in Spanish Trial of the Year

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2005

Seville, Spain – Flamenco fans, the tabloid media and the general public are preparing for Spain’s “Trial of the Year.” Flamenco dance sensation, Farruquito, is…

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Chico Performances Presents Its New Season

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2005 Chico Performances

Chico (California), USA – Chico Performances, the arts series presented by California State University at Chico has announced its programming for the new season: August…

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Album reviews

The Doctor of Rhythmology is in

Tom Orr July 2, 2005

Kofi Ayivor Rhythmology (Otrabanda Records OTB 06, 2004) Devotees of percussion-drenched African grooves who listen to this CD will probably wind up feeling just as…

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Tour Announcements

World Music Icon Khaled Launches His North American Tour

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2005 Khaled

Los Angeles (California), USA – Algerian musician Khaled, one of the greatest singers in North Africa and the Middle East has just released a new…

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General News

Earthdance Officially Holds the Guinness Book of World Records’ Title for Largest Drum Ensemble

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2005

San Francisco (California), USA – Earthdance: The Global Festival For Peace with conductor Mickey Hart officially holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for…

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Obituaries

Jamaican producer and singer Clancy Eccles Dies at 64

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2005

Author: Mark Gorney Spanish Town, Jamaica – Jamaican producer and singer Clancy Eccles died June 30th in Spanish Town at the age of 64. He…

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