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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

  • 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.
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    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.
    Music videos

    Uccio Lives: Pizzica Meets Synths In [EM]’s New Single

    World Music Central News Room February 20, 2026 No Comments
  • Yeko Maliba cover artwork. A photo of the band in the studio with a blue filter.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Africa Axed

    Tom Orr February 19, 2026 No Comments

New CDs and digital releases

Amparanoia has a new CD out and Euro Tour

Angel Romero July 4, 2004

Madrid, Spain – Amparanoia has a new CD out titled Rebeldia Con Alegria (Rebellion with Happiness). It is a compilation album that follows the career…

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New CDs and digital releases

Madjoka, Sons of Africa

Angel Romero July 4, 2004

Madrid, Spain – Kelson Music has released Hijos de Africa (Sons of Africa) by Madjoka. It is a compilation album by the legendary band formed…

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Ojos Rojos/Black Rain/Al\’andalus, The Most Awaited Spanish Riddim Album

Angel Romero July 4, 2004

Madrid, Spain – Kamikaze, aka Kiki Sound, has just finished editing an album of Dancehall. Kiki Sound is one of the most active producers in…

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Tour Announcements

Piper Susana Seivane Made Her Mark in Nantes

Angel Romero July 3, 2004 Susana Seivane

Nantes, France – Spanish bagpipe sensation, Susana Seivane, played in front of a multitude of people at the Nantes Festival on 12th June. The crowd’s…

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Album reviews

Pleased to Meet Them

Tom Orr July 2, 2004

Shiyani Ngcobo – Introducing Shiyani Ngcobo (World Music Network INTRO101CD, 2004) Vakoka – Introducing Vakoka (World Music Network INTRO102CD, 2004) Sukke – Introducing Sukke (World…

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Concert reviews

Necati Celik – Omer Erdogdular Concert at Musical Workshop Labyrinth, Crete, Greece. 15-6-2004

Angel Romero July 2, 2004

Musical Workshop Labyrinth in Greece Ud and Ney Seminar Necati Celik and Omer Erdogdular Concert 15-6-2004 Necati Celik (ud) and Omer Erdogdular (ney) successfully held…

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Events

Kanda Bongo Man

Angel Romero July 2, 2004 Kanda Bongo Man

London, England – The AMA Presents Live in London, UK. An evening of Congolese soukous and dance with Kanda Bongo Man to be hosted at…

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New CDs and digital releases

Samputu: Testimony from Rwanda

Angel Romero July 1, 2004

USA – Testimony from Rwanda (Rootstock/Multicultural Media) is Samputu‘s first acoustic recording and his first American recording. It blends styles and traditions that are embedded…

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Articles

Samba Brasileiro – A History

Angel Romero July 1, 2004 BrazilBrazilian musicsambaworld music

Contributed by By Chilemwa Harriet Nkowane. Edited by Alex Robinson and Angel Romero. Samba remains a popular Brazilian dance form and musical genre. Over the…

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Concert reviews

A Pan Jazz Evening Ripe for Repeat Performances

admin July 1, 2004

Contributed by Hazel Beckles for When Steel Talks All good concerts must have its final number. Thunderous applause fills the hall appealing for one more…

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