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    Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate Steps Forward as Bandleader on ‘Sobra Blues’

    Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate – Sobra Dance (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Gaoussou “Sobra” Kouyate takes the lead on Sobra Blues, an eight-track album produced…

    Tyler Bennet August 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Frederico7 Builds a Brazil Beyond Borders on ‘Brasileirôu’

    Frederico7 – Brasileirôu (Lion’s Lair Records, 2026) On Brasileirôu, Frederico7 treats Brazil as an inner geography. On its 12 songs, the Brazilian-born songwriter brings together…

    Angel Romero August 19, 2026 No Comments
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    The Rabab Remembers the Future: Sareban’s Echoes in the Weave

    Sareban – Echoes in the Weave (Worlds Within Worlds, 2026) On Echoes in the Weave, Swiss-born Afghan rabab player Mathieu Clavel, who records as Sareban,…

    Tyler Bennet August 18, 2026 No Comments
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    Polyphonic Vocal Group, Kitka Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Kolo

    Kitka – Kolo (Six Degrees Records, 2026) The legendary multigenerational women’s polyphonic vocal group, Kitka has a brand-new album titled Kolo. This lovely, exquisite and…

    Madison Quinn August 16, 2026 No Comments
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    Chamber Folk Act Medusa Quartet’s Debut Inspired by Japanese Kintsugi

    Medusa Quartet — Weaving Gold in Broken Places (self-released, 2026) Weaving Gold in Broken Places is the first full-length album by Toronto chamber-folk ensemble Medusa…

    Tyler Bennet August 15, 2026 No Comments
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  • Hanoun Brass Band From New Orleans to Palestine cover artwork
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    Second Line Levantine

    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Rhiannon Giddens Freight Train video cover artwork. An image of Giddens holding a banjo.
    Music videos

    Rhiannon Giddens Revisits Elizabeth Cotten’s “Freight Train”

    World Music Central News Room August 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Rootless Dam Mast Qalandar cover artwork. A cover featuring repeating red floral motifs, stretched out arms touching each other, and yellow-pink lettering reading “DAM MAST QALANDAR.” A central pink starburst contains the artist name “ROOTLESS,” all set against bright blue and lavender geometric shapes.
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    Rootless Connects Romani and Punjabi Traditions on “Dam Mast Qalandar”

    World Music Central News Room August 7, 2026 No Comments
  • Donguille.pe No Vuelvo Atrás cover artwork. The album cover features a hand-drawn illustration of a person playing a classical guitar, with the figure formed almost entirely from repeated black typography spelling the artist's name. The guitar is lightly tinted in pink, while scattered musical notes float around the musician.
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    Forward Ever

    Tom Orr August 6, 2026 No Comments
  • Mairi McGillivray - 'S Mòr mo Chùram cover artwork. Mairi wearing a white dress standing in a grass field.
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    Mairi McGillivray Unveils ‘S Mòr mo Chùram

    World Music Central News Room August 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Gráinne Brady The Highest Blossom cover artwork. Tree branches with flowers.
    Music videos

    Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”

    World Music Central News Room August 4, 2026 No Comments

Natu Camara - Photo by Jamie Ambler
Events

Natu Camara to Perform at Bryant Park

World Music Central News Room August 8, 2024 No Comments GnawaGuinean musicNatu CamaraSamir LanGusworld music

(headline image: Natu Camara – Photo by Jamie Ambler) Natu Camara is set to perform at Bryant Park. A powerhouse rooted in West Africa and…

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Artist Profiles

Dario Muci: Guardian of Salento’s Musical Heritage

Sonia Keller August 8, 2024 No Comments Dario MuciItalian musicSalentoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Dario Muci – Photo by Daniele Met) Dario Muci is a traditional folk singer and musician from Salento, Italy, who has dedicated his…

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Music videos

Orkney Band Haverin Launches “Monsters” Music Video

World Music Central News Room August 8, 2024 No Comments HaverinScottish musicworld music

Orkney-based six-piece band Haverin, known for their Indie folk style, have released a new music video for their latest single, “Monsters.” The band includes Megan…

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Pianist Hilario Durán Returns with Full Cuban Orchestra on Cry Me A River

Iliana Cabrera August 8, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicHilario DuránLatin jazzworld fusionworld music

Hilario Durán – Cry Me A River (Alma Records, 2024) Hilario Durán’s latest, Cry Me A River, marks a triumphant return with his first big…

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John Metcalfe Releases “Tree – The Heartwood Remixes”

World Music Central News Room August 8, 2024 No Comments John Metcalfeworld music

Released on August 2 via Real World Records, “Tree – The Heartwood Remixes” features John Metcalfe reworking three tracks from his previous album, “Tree.” The…

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Events

San Miguel Tribu Festival Announces First Set of Artists

World Music Central News Room August 7, 2024 No Comments FlamencoSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

San Miguel Tribu Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2024 with a grand event from September 20 to 22. This free Spanish festival will…

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Clockwise from top left: Etran De L'Aïr, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zakir Hussain, Paolo Angeli, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Las Migas
Events

World Music Institute Unveils 2024-25 Fall-Winter Season

World Music Central News Room August 7, 2024 No Comments Etran de L'AïrLas MigasPaolo AngeliThandiswa MazwaiUstad Noor Bakhshworld fusionworld musicZakir Hussain

(Clockwise from top left: Etran De L’Aïr, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zakir Hussain, Paolo Angeli, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Las Migas. Photo Credits: Etran De L’Aïr – Larry…

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Artist Profiles

Extraordinary Moroccan Singer Nabyla Maan

Angel Romero August 7, 2024 No Comments Moroccan musicNabyla Maânworld fusionworld music

Moroccan artist Nabyla Maân was born on December 6, 1987, in Fes, Morocco. She was raised in a traditional Moroccan music environment, studying under eminent…

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Morris Northcutt Moliendo Café cover artwork. The artist sitting, drinking a cup of cofee with the trumpet on his lap.
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Trumpeter Morris Northcutt Celebrates Latin Coffee Culture on “Moliendo Café”

Tom Orr August 7, 2024 No Comments Latin jazzMorris Northcutttrumpetworld music

On “Moliendo Café,” U.S. trumpeter Morris Northcutt does some master playing over a crisp and lush Latin backing. Vintage and modern textures coexisting in the…

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Album reviews

Mirza Redžepagić’s Multifaceted, Flamenco-Balkan Guitar

JGurski August 7, 2024 No Comments FlamencoMirza Redžepagićworld fusionworld music

Mirza Redžepagić – Cycles (Rekord, 2024) Bosnian guitar virtuoso Mirza Redžepagić put together the album Cycles in collaboration with 16 musicians and 8 production team…

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