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    Songs Carried Across Salt Water: Memory, Exile, And The Quiet Force Of Displaced Dreams

    Michalis Kouloumis — Displaced Dreams (Seyir Muzik, 2025) In Displaced Dreams, Michalis Kouloumis articulates exile as a lived, trembling presence. The album is a precious…

    Tyler Bennet April 20, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Lovely Bengali–Mexican Folk Fusion: Donde La Tierra Canta

    Koyel Basu – Donde La Tierra Canta | যেখানে মাটি গান গায় (Where The Earth Sings) (2026) British-Bengali independent artist Koyel Basu has recently released…

    Iliana Cabrera April 19, 2026 No Comments
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    Moussa T Offers Modern Tuareg Desert Blues on Tartite

    Moussa T — Tartite (Mixto Records, 2026) With Tartite, rising Tuareg musician Moussa T delivers familiar desert blues closely associated with Tuareg music. At the…

    Angel Romero April 17, 2026 No Comments
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    Rafael Carvalho Introduces the viola da terra on A Teia Da Viola

    Rafael Carvalho – A Teia da Viola (self-release, 2025) Rafael Carvalho’s A Teia Da Viola is a delightful 10-track self-released album that celebrates the beautiful…

    Iliana Cabrera April 14, 2026 No Comments
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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Backline Reaping the Blues cover artwork. A photo of an old 20th century tractor in a farm field.
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    Backline Unveils New Single “Reaping the Blues”

    World Music Central News Room April 20, 2026 No Comments
  • Deanie Richardson & Kimber Ludiker Rutlands Reel cover artwork. A wooden deck and an out of focus reddish background.
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    Deanie Richardson And Kimber Ludiker Honor Howdy Forrester On “Rutland’s Reel”

    World Music Central News Room April 19, 2026 No Comments
  • Blanca Paloma - Sentaita en la escalera (Portada) cover artwork. Blanca appears as a very small woman wearing a blue outfit sitting on a giant human hand.
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    Blanca Paloma Previews Debut Album With Sentaíta en la escalera

    World Music Central News Room April 18, 2026 No Comments
  • Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith - Three Star Hornpipe cover artwork. A sand colored image of leafless tree branches.
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    Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith Reimagine “Three Star Hornpipe”

    World Music Central News Room April 17, 2026 No Comments
  • Purbayan Chatterjee & Mark Lettieri Soar cover artwork. An illustration of bird feathers.
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    Purbayan Chatterjee and Mark Lettieri Collaborate on New Single “Soar”

    World Music Central News Room April 16, 2026 No Comments
  • Moyses Dos Dantos — Photo by Brian Cross. Moyses leaning against a building wall wearing a black hat.
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    Moyses Dos Santos Releases Lead Single “Boa Viagem”

    World Music Central News Room April 15, 2026 No Comments

Events

Orchestra Baobab Back in Chicago at HotHouse

Angel Romero March 25, 2005

Chicago Illinois, USA – Senegal’s seminal band Orchestra Baobab will be back at HotHouse on Friday night, March 25, for 2 spectacular shows. The shows…

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Mauritania’s Malouma Presents Free African Rhythms & Arabic Lyrics Workshop in Boston

Angel Romero March 25, 2005

Boston, Massachusetts, USA – Malouma is touring the United States of America and she will present a workshop at the Berklee College of Music in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Dobro Whiz Phil Leadbetter Releases Second Solo Album

Angel Romero March 24, 2005

Orlando, Florida, USA – Renowned dobro player, Phil Leadbetter, releases his new album, Slide Effects, today with Pinecastle Records. Phil Leadbetter is a current member…

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Travels In Lusomania

Angel Romero March 24, 2005

Toronto, Canada – Nuno Cristo will present a musical extravaganza dedicated to the music of the Portuguese diaspora with bagpipes and Brazilian drums, Portuguese guitar…

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Album reviews

Mulatta World Sesions, Manding Jamming

Angel Romero March 23, 2005

Mandeng Eletrik Mulatta World Sesions Vol. 1 (Mulatta Records MW001) Mulatta World Sesions Vol. 1 is the result of a fabulous jam that took place…

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The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Angel Romero March 22, 2005

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Narada Records has released The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Volumes 1 and 2 (Narada/Virgin Records. After various collaborations and numerous…

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General News

The Music Institute Opens in Dubai

Angel Romero March 22, 2005

Dubai, UAE – A new musical institute opened its doors at Dubai Knowledge Village (KV). The Music Institute (TMI) is the first of its kind…

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Resources for Georgia Music Makers

admin March 21, 2005

Georgia, USA – A new Web site will be promoting Georgia artists. GAMusicCenter.com will provide resources for up-and-coming music artists as well as established professionals.…

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The Rough Guide To Dub, Original Dub Masters

Angel Romero March 21, 2005

San Francisco, California, USA – The Rough Guide To Dub portrays the original impetus of the form, as developed by the original dubmaster King Tubby…

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Events

Applications for World Performing & Visual Arts Festival Pakistan 2005 Are Now Open

Angel Romero March 20, 2005

Lahore, Pakistan – The World Performing & Visual Arts Festival Pakistan 2005 is being held from 17th – 27th November to celebrate the true spirit…

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  • Deanie Richardson And Kimber Ludiker Honor Howdy Forrester On “Rutland’s Reel”
  • “Música no Forte” Sets Summer 2026 Lineup in Lajes do Pico, Azores
  • Lovely Bengali–Mexican Folk Fusion: Donde La Tierra Canta
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