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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…

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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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  • Album reviews

    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Moyses Dos Santos Releases Lead Single “Boa Viagem”

    World Music Central News Room April 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Lonesome River Band Pretty Little Widow cover artwork. A black and white photo of a brush brushing a show. The texts are in ink.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass Outfit Lonesome River Band Revives a Stringbean Rarity

    World Music Central News Room April 14, 2026 No Comments
  • Tamikrest, black and white photo
    Music videos

    Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”

    World Music Central News Room April 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Dallas String Quartet. Studio portrait of the quartet wearing formal clothes. Two men n black suits and two women in black dresses.
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    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments

Events

Longest “Son” Song in the World Tours Cuba

Angel Romero May 26, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Camagüey, Cuba – The longest “Son cubano” in the world continues its “relay race” heading for Havana, with the performance of…

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Concert reviews

Silvio Rodriguez Performs at Presidential Gala in Argentina

Angel Romero May 26, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez flew to Argentina on Sunday, invited by President Nestor Kirchner to perform at the…

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Events

International Show Dedicated to Son Took Place in Havana

Angel Romero May 26, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – An international show dedicated to the "Son" rhythm, sponsored by Cuba and a German recording company, took place…

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New CDs and digital releases

Silvio Rodriguez Praises Album by José Maria Vitier

Angel Romero May 26, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Silvio Rodriguez said Thursday that the album Misa Cubana (Cuban Mass) by José Maria Vitier is essential because…

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New CDs and digital releases

Famous Cuban Fusion band Presents Latest Album

Angel Romero May 26, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Famous Cuban fusion group Moncada presented their latest album Dime de donde vienes (Tell me where you come…

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General News

Carlos Varela Deserves Hollywood Success with "One Word"

Angel Romero May 26, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The president of the General Society of Authors and Publishers of Spain, Eduardo “Teddy” Bautista, told Prensa Latina…

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Events

Woody Guthrie Folk Festival announces 2004 concert schedule

Angel Romero May 26, 2004

(PRWEB) – Arlo Guthrie, Steve Earle, Slaid Cleaves and dozens of other American and international folk music stars are scheduled for the seventh annual Woody…

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Events

Global Beat Fusion and the New Digital Mythology

Angel Romero May 24, 2004

New York – On June 3, Journalist/DJ Derek Beres will be traveling to the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta to speak and perform at Mythic…

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Editorials

The US Ban on Cuban Musicians

Angel Romero May 24, 2004

In 2003, the United States’ government denied visas to all the Cuban musicians -or their agents- that applied. The general public was led to believe…

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Events

Registration for 2004 International Songwriting Competition Open Now

Angel Romero May 24, 2004

Nashville, Tennessee, USA – The 2004 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) will have $100,000 in cash and prizes that will be shared by 50 winners in…

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