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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    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

Obituaries

Bluegrass Musician Bob Paisley Dies at 73

Angel Romero December 1, 2004

Veteran bluegrass performer Bob Paisley died November 29 at his home in Landenberg, Pennsylvania. He was 73. Paisley’s family was originally from Ashe County, NC.…

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Tour Announcements

Omar Sosa Sextet in Paris

Angel Romero December 1, 2004

Omar Sosa will celebrate the release of his new CD, Mulatos, with a special concert at the New Morning in Paris this week, Thursday, December…

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New CDs and digital releases

Shrine, New CD by Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty

Angel Romero November 30, 2004

Leicester, UK – Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty’s latest CD is Shrine (Sense World Music). The live performance was held at the Queens Theatre in August 2003,…

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Editorials

Bye Bye Santa Baby

TJ Nelson November 29, 2004

For those unfortunate souls in the United States trying to make their way about the business of living and shopping this time of year, there…

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General News

Swiss Red Cross Appoints Singer Omara Portuondo as Ambassador

Angel Romero November 29, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Geneva, Switzerland – Swiss Red Cross appointed famous Cuban singer Omara Portuondo as its ambassador, to continue supporting this institution with her music…

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New CDs and digital releases

Youngest Cuban Orchestra Presents its Debut Album

Angel Romero November 28, 2004

(Prensa Latina)Havana, Cuba – The youngest orchestra in Cuba -in case of doubt, its average age is 20 years old – Los Angeles de La…

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Obituaries

Flamenco Guitar Master Mario Escudero Dies in Miami

Wojciech Rubis November 28, 2004 Flamencoflamenco guitarMario EscuderoSpain

Madrid, Spain – Renowned Spanish guitarist Mario Escudero died in Miami, Florida, November 19, 2004, at 8 a.m. Escudero had been suffering of Parkinson’s disease.…

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Events

Globalfest 2005 in New York City

Angel Romero November 28, 2004

New York City, USA – Globalfest 2005 will feature 13 artists from five continents on three stages at The Public Theater (New York City) on…

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Tour Announcements

Tour schedule for Liz Carroll, January-April 2005

Angel Romero November 27, 2004

Danbury, Connecticut, USA – Tour schedule for Liz Carroll, January-April 2005: Liz Carroll         1/15/2005   Charlottesville VA Prism Coffeehouse 1/16/2005  …

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Tour Announcements

Tour schedule for Kevin Burke, November 2004

Angel Romero November 27, 2004

Danbury, Connecticut, USA – Tour schedule for Kevin Burke, November 2004: KEVIN BURKE         11/27/2004   Preston UK The Arts Centre/University of…

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  • “Música no Forte” Sets Summer 2026 Lineup in Lajes do Pico, Azores
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