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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…

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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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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

Awards

Cesar Portillo and Silvio Rodriguez: Cuban Music Awards

Angel Romero December 4, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Cuba´s National Music Award was granted in Havana to Cuban singer-songwriters Cesar Portillo de la Luz and Silvio Rodriguez, famous…

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Album reviews

Recent and Retro Reggae Roundup

Tom Orr December 4, 2004

Steel Pulse – African Holocaust (RAS/Sanctuary 06076-89931-2, 2004) Horace Andy Meets Mad Professor – From The Roots (RAS/Sanctuary 06076-89932-2, 2004) Burning Spear – Creation Rebel:…

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New CDs and digital releases

Creation Rebel By Roots Reggae Pioneer. Burning Spear

Angel Romero December 4, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Heartbeat Records has released Creation Rebel, which includes the earliest recordings from Grammy award-winner Burning Spear. It contains music recorded as…

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Album reviews

The Soul of the Apache Flute

TJ Nelson December 3, 2004

Andrew Vasquez – Togo

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Tour Announcements

Vocal Ensemble Kitka Celebrates Season with Wintersongs CD & December Tour

Angel Romero December 2, 2004

Bloomington, Indiana, USA – This December Kitka launches a nine-city Wintersongs tour along with their latest CD and companion songbook also called Wintersongs (Diaphonica Recordings)…

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New CDs and digital releases

On Christmas Night By Celtic Women’s Ensemble Cherish The Ladies

Angel Romero December 2, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records has reelased On Christmas Night by Celtic women’s ensemble, Cherish The Ladies. On Christmas Night features a collection of…

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New Releases

Ragga Nacion, The Stars of Reggaeton on DVD

Angel Romero December 2, 2004

Agoura Hills , California, USA – Ragga Nacion combines the talents of Reggae, Rap, and Reggaeton artists, producers, videographers, and remix engineers into a value…

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General News

Documentation Center Rescues Cuban Music Heritage

Angel Romero December 2, 2004

a) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba – The Pablo Hernández Balaguer Documentation Center currently stores up nearly 500 bibliographic materials on Cuba’s music heritage. After two…

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Obituaries

Storyteller Jackie Torrence Dies at 60

Angel Romero December 1, 2004

Storyteller Jackie Torrence, died Tuesday, November 30, at her home in Granite Quarry, North Carolina. She was 60 years old. Although well-versed in traditional African…

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Events

Cuban Artists Join World AIDS Day Shows

Angel Romero December 1, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Recently returned from a successful Spain tour, Cuban popular singer David Blanco and his band will perform here on the…

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  • Backline Unveils New Single “Reaping the Blues”
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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
  • Blanca Paloma Previews Debut Album With Sentaíta en la escalera
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