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    Djinns, Hunters, and Mango Trees: Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité

    Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité – A Djinn and a Hunter Went Walking (Etoile Audio/Nonesuch Records, 2026) Malian balafon master Neba Solo and donso ngoni…

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    Americana and Bluegrass Drive Della Mae’s Magic Accident

    Della Mae – Magic Accident (Compass Records, 2026) Della Mae returns with Magic Accident, the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Family Reunion. The release…

    Angel Romero February 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Johan Tobias Bergstrom Returns With Jazz-Folk Crossover Album Stella

    Johan Tobias Bergstrom – Stella (Losen Records, 2026) Norwegian guitarist Johan Tobias Bergstrom presents his second album, Stella. Bergstrom is known for a delightful Django…

    Madison Quinn February 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Pipa Power Meets Orchestra: Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self

    Gao Hong – Symphony Of Self (Naxos World, 2026) Pipa performer and composer Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self is a symphonic project featuring the Royal…

    Madison Quinn February 20, 2026 No Comments
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    Suonno D’Ajere Go Electric On Live In Quartet EP

    Suonno D’Ajere – Live In Quartet (Agualoca Records, 2026) Neapolitan trio Suonno D’Ajere has released a new seven-track live EP, Live In Quartet. The project…

    Iliana Cabrera February 19, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Yango Roots World of Competition cover artwork. An illustration of a lion's head with Jamaican flag colors.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Win or Lose

    Tom Orr February 26, 2026 No Comments
  • Dlù Lumina cover artwork. An abstract cover split into two contrasting sections. The left side features a vertical band of marbled teal and white, with faint, blurred yellow lettering partially visible. The right side glows in orange, pink, and gold.
    Music videos

    Dlù’s Joyful Scottish-Funk Crossover Single ‘Lumina’

    World Music Central News Room February 25, 2026 No Comments
  • Jorge Aguilar y Sus Embelecos Eres Tú Mi Rosa cover artwork. an illustration of a colombian manseen from the back. He is wearing traditional clothe and a country hat , holding a drum on his shoulder. Pink and orange neon colors.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Colombia Meets Senegal

    Tom Orr February 24, 2026 No Comments
  • Amanda Cook - Odd One Out cover artwork. A misty green forest.
    Music videos

    Amanda Cook’s New Single “Odd One Out”

    World Music Central News Room February 22, 2026 No Comments
  • Minna LaFortune African Women cover artwork. Illustrations ofAfrican women walking, dancing, listening to music over a Jamaican flag set of colors.
    Music videos Single reviews

    A Key Demographic

    Tom Orr February 21, 2026 No Comments
  • Uccio Vive by Elettro Mascarimirì cover artwork. A yellow cover with an illustration of a man.
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    Uccio Lives: Pizzica Meets Synths In [EM]’s New Single

    World Music Central News Room February 20, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

Precious Cargo

Tom Orr September 15, 2004

Darko Rundek and Cargo Orkestar Ruke (Piranha CD-PIR1894, 2004, distributed by Harmonia Mundi in the USA) Think of Cargo Orkestar as the opposite of a…

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New Films

Pasajero: A Journey of Time and Memory

World Music Central News Room September 14, 2004

KVPT-TV PBS Fresno presents the premiere broadcast of Pasajero, A Journey of Time and Memory on Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 8 PM Pacific Time…

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Events

Strictly Mundial 2005

Angel Romero September 13, 2004

Maryland, USA – Strictly Mundial 2005 will be held February 24-27 in Montréal, Québec (Canada). Folk Alliance will host the 5th edition of Strictly Mundial…

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Events

 The Fifth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival Begins this Week

Angel Romero September 13, 2004

San Francisco, California, USA  –  The 2004 edition of the San Francisco World Music Festival will begin September 17 and will run until October 3, 2004.…

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Album reviews

The Voices of Latin American Women

TJ Nelson September 11, 2004

Various Artists Women of Latin America (Putumayo World Music, 2004) Putumayo World Music has captured the voice of Latin American women with its latest release,…

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Obituaries

Rock \’n\’ roll Guitar String Pioneer Ernie Ball Dies at 74

Angel Romero September 10, 2004

Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock ‘n’ roll guitar strings died on September 9. He was 74. He grew up in Santa Monica and…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Rough Guide To Tango Nuevo, Innovation and Revolution

World Music Central News Room September 10, 2004 Dino Saluzzitango

San Francisco, California, USA – The Rough Guide To Tango Nuevo (RGNET1140CD) is one of the latest installments in the rough guide series. It showcases…

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Obituaries

Bluegrass Pioneer L. E. White Dies at 74

Angel Romero September 9, 2004

Nashville, Tennessee, USA –  Fiddler and songwriter L.E. White died September 7, 2004 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, of a heart attack. White’s professional career began in…

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New CDs and digital releases

African Acoustic and Electronic Dance Music from Nigerian Musician Yanju

Angel Romero September 9, 2004

London, UK – Yanju, an African musician based in London, UK, released his brand new CD Iwa on September 7. The album contains 10 tracks…

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Album reviews

Stars That Shine, Darkness So Fine

Tom Orr September 9, 2004

Jamaica All Stars – Right Tracks (Passage Productions/Nighthawk CD 29006, 2004) Version City Rockers – Darker Roots (Antifaz ATFZ-01CD, 2004) These releases both offer a…

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