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    Bahar Movahed Returns With Together Yet Alone, A Cross-Continental Persian Classical Collaboration

    Bahar Movahed – Together Yet Alone (Adhyropa Records, 2026) California-based Iranian vocalist Bahar Movahed has released Together Yet Alone. The project reunites Movahed with her…

    Angel Romero August 2, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Ancient Instruments Meet Electric Harp on Mübin Dünen and Raoul Moretti’s Anima Vibrante

    Mübin Dünen and Raoul Moretti – Anima Vibrante (RM-DM, 2026) Kurdish musician Mübin Dünen and Italian-Swiss harpist Raoul Moretti have released Anima Vibrante, an album…

    Tyler Bennet July 30, 2026 No Comments
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    Natacha Atlas and Samy Bishai Open The Door To a Parallel Universe

    Natacha Atlas & Samy Bishai – Parallel Universe – Volume 1 (Airfono, 2026) Natacha Atlas and Samy Bishai’s Parallel Universe – Volume 1 is the…

    Angel Romero July 29, 2026 No Comments
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    Bosko Baker Records Songs for The Magnolia Sessions

    Bosko Baker – The Magnolia Sessions (Anti-Corp Music, 2026) Bosko Baker recorded The Magnolia Sessions, a live performance filmed outdoors at the Anti-Corp/Black Matter Mastering…

    Ryan Emmert July 28, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Dänkki Briha Connects Baltic-Finnic Folk Poetry With Electronica on Merjamaa

    Dänkki Briha – Merjamaa (Panama-levyt and Sick Boogie Recordings, 2026) Merjamaa is the latest from Finnish folktronica trio Dänkki Briha. The South Karelian group combines…

    JGurski July 27, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison - A Rìbhinn a Bheil Cuimhn' Agad cover artwork. An image of sheep resting on the ground and a circle with arrows.
    Music videos

    Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison Unveil Electrofolk Song ‘A Rìbhinn a Bheil Cuimhn’ Agad’

    World Music Central News Room July 30, 2026 No Comments
  • Kingly T Let Love Flow cover artwork. Kingly T smiling next to a neon blue heart.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Don’t Let it Ebb

    Tom Orr July 29, 2026 No Comments
  • Manuel de Angustias -Amor Prohibido cover artwork. A profile inage of a man pointing a finger.
    Music videos

    Manuel de Angustias Explores Flamenco Roots and Forbidden Love With Amor Prohibido

    World Music Central News Room July 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Music videos

    Jaelee Roberts Finds Hope in Heartache on “Memories on the Moon”

    World Music Central News Room July 26, 2026 No Comments
  • Profile photo of Stella Papalamprou singing outdoors.
    Music videos

    Stella Papalamprou Unveils “Trygona” Video Filmed in Northern Greece

    World Music Central News Room July 25, 2026 No Comments
  • Arnito Musiques de mon monde Vol 4 cover artwork. A collage of multipe photos of scenes from various parts of the world.
    Music videos Single reviews

    The Right Flavor

    Tom Orr July 23, 2026 No Comments

Juanfe Pérez Photo by Kaothic Alice. The artist playing bass.
Artist Profiles

Eclectic Flamenco Bassist and Guitarist Juanfe Pérez

Angel Romero July 29, 2024 No Comments Flamencoflamenco bassJuanfe PérezSpainSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Juanfe Pérez – Photo by Kaothic Alice) Juanfe Pérez, born in 1986 in Villanueva de los Castillejos (Huelva), is a versatile musician known…

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Erwan Keravec - 8 Sonneurs Pour Philip Glass cover artwork. A blasck background with the artist name and album title in white and blue.
Album reviews

Erwan Keravec Recreates Philip Glass Classics with Bagpipes

Douglas Sanders July 29, 2024 No Comments Breton musicErwan KeravecPhilip Glassworld fusionworld music

Erwan Keravec – 8 Sonneurs Pour Philip Glass (Buda Musique, 2024) Erwan Keravec, a distinguished Highland bagpiper, composer, and improviser from France, has devoted his…

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Events

Varadero Josone Festival is back this August

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicVaradero Josone Festivalworld music

From August 18 to 25, 2024, the fifth edition of the Varadero Josone Rumba, Jazz & Son Festival will take place in Matanzas and its…

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“Membrillero” is the new single from Andalusian-Rooted Folktronica Group Rezelo

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2024 No Comments

“Membrillero” is the first preview of Rezelo’s upcoming third EP, Vol III: Tierra, which completes their tribute to the traditional songs recorded by García Lorca…

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Sergio Gómez “El Colorao” singing live.
Artist Profiles

Flamenco Singer Sergio Gómez “El Colorao”

Angel Romero July 28, 2024 No Comments FlamencoSergio Gómez “El Colorao”SpainSpanish musicworld music

Sergio Gómez Delgado has been immersed in traditional flamenco from a young age. His father, Antonio Gómez “El Colorao,” instilled in him the fundamentals of…

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Ahmed Moneka - Kanzafula: Afro-Iraqi Sufi Soul cover artwork. A headshot of the arist with a blue background.
Album reviews

Scintillating Afro-Iraqi Music by Ahmed Moneka

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Ahmed Moneka – Kanzafula: Afro-Iraqi Sufi Soul (LulaWorld, 2024) Ahmed Moneka’s engaging Kanzafula is a vibrant fusion of Afro-Sufi music, seamlessly intertwining influences from Iraq,…

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Varijashree Venugopal -Photo by Daniil Strelnikov. Vari performing live.
Artist Profiles

Varijashree Venugopal, From Child Prodigy to Renowned Vocalist and Flutist

Angel Romero July 27, 2024 No Comments

(headline image: Varijashree Venugopal -Photo by Daniil Strelnikov) Varijashree Venugopal, born on March 6, 1991, in Bangalore, India, is a renowned Indian singer and flutist.…

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Artist Profiles

Reyes Carrasco, Keeper of Ancient Flamenco Traditions

Angel Romero July 27, 2024 No Comments FlamencoReyes CarrascoSpainSpanish musicworld music

Reyes Carrasco was born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville. She is the daughter of the singer María José Carrasco and is a descendant of…

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Awards

Nominees for IBMA’s 2024 Momentum Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room July 27, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA…

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Awards

Nominees for IBMA’s 2024 Industry Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room July 27, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA…

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