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    Pathos and the Pilgrimage: Maria Moramarco Lights the Way in Stella Ariènte

    Maria Moramarco – Stella Ariènte (Visage Music, 2021) In Stella Ariènte, Maria Moramarco channels ancient songs. With the voice of someone who’s walked those dusty…

    Iliana Cabrera June 11, 2025 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Limping No More: El Pantorrillas Reclaims “Palomo Cojo” in a Bold Folk Revival

    El Pantorrillas – Palomo Cojo (Self-Released, 2025) El Pantorrillas redefines a once-pejorative term with Palomo Cojo (lame pigeon), an album rooted in southeastern Spain’s folk…

    Angel Romero June 8, 2025 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Greg Copeland’s Stark Songwriting on Empire State

    Greg Copeland – Empire State (Franklin & Highland Recordings/Hemifrån/Paraply Records, 2024) On Empire State, Greg Copeland weaves understated melodies with unflinching lyricism to examine difficult…

    Ryan Emmert June 7, 2025 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Femi Kuti’s Next Act: Journey Through Life Balances Protest With Personal Insight

    Femi Kuti – Journey Through Life (Partisan Records, 2025) On his 2025 album Journey Through Life, Nigerian Afrobeat stalwart Femi Kuti turns inward, pairing his…

    Tyler Bennet June 6, 2025 No Comments
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    Pipe Drone Zone: Brìghde Chaimbeul Returns With Sunwise

    Brìghde Chaimbeul – Sunwise (tak:til / Glitterbeat, 2025) Scottish small pipes innovator Brìghde Chaimbeul will release her third album, Sunwise, on June 27, 2025, via…

    Angel Romero June 5, 2025 No Comments
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Featured News

  • The single cover for Còta Mòr by Dàimh features a halftone illustration of a winding road through hilly terrain under a red sky. Two road signs appear in the image: one reads “Còta Mòr” with a directional arrow, and the other, positioned closer to the viewer, simply says “Dàimh.”
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    Cape Breton Calling: Dàimh Wears a “Còta Mòr”

    World Music Central News Room June 12, 2025 No Comments
  • The cover of Cristian de Moret's single La Flor del Almendro (Bulería) features the artist in a desert-like landscape, arms raised in a posture of devotion or surrender. He wears sunglasses and a bare chest. Above him, the title appears in bold stencil-like typography, with the letter "A" stylized as a red triangle with a yellow accent.
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    Almond Blossom in Bloom: Cristian de Moret Blends Bulería with Bold Vision

    World Music Central News Room June 10, 2025 No Comments
  • The single cover for Bonzo Faya's "Indaco" (feat. Alan Barbizzi) features an abstract, high-energy visual of blue and yellow pigments colliding underwater, creating a dynamic splash effect. The title "INDACO" is displayed in white block letters at the bottom right, accompanied by graffiti-style lettering for Bonzo Faya's name and a smaller credit for Alan Barbizzi.
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    Done Deal Dub

    Tom Orr June 9, 2025 No Comments
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    Sian Return with Second Album ‘Araon’ and New Single ‘Seo a’ Bhliadhna’

    World Music Central News Room June 8, 2025 No Comments
  • The album cover for Tchapalo by Yakou Nguessan features a living room scene adorned with traditional African art and percussion instruments. The artist is pictured smiling in the lower left corner, holding drumsticks. The track list, written in a handwritten-style font, includes collaborations with various musicians.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Have a Sip

    Tom Orr June 7, 2025 No Comments
  • The single cover for Scallywags by Dàna features a hand-drawn style. It depicts a wine or beer bottle labeled “Dàna” flanked by two glasses, with beer taps on the left, one marked with a shamrock, the other with a star. Set against a textured beige background.
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    Dàna’s New Single Makes Mischief with “Scallywags”

    World Music Central News Room June 6, 2025 No Comments
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WOMADelaide 2003

Seth Jordan April 2, 2003 WOMADelaideworld music

WOMADelaide 2003 – March 7th-9thBotanic Park, Adelaide, Australia Like a fine South Australian red wine, WOMADelaide has matured well with age. Debuting in ‘92 as…

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Tour Announcements

Barbaros Erkose Ensemble – Sweden & Denmark Tour

Angel Romero April 1, 2003

San Francisco, USA- Clarinet maestro Barbaros Erkose will be leaving Istanbul with his ensemble for an extensive concert tour of Sweden and Denmark, performing 11…

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Album reviews

Salif Keita – Moffou

Tom Orr March 31, 2003

Salif Keita Moffou (Universal Music 8527, 2002) From his days as featured singer with the Rail Band and Les Ambassadeurs through his high-profile solo career,…

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Album reviews

Mamar Kassey – Alatoumi

Tom Orr March 31, 2003

Mamar Kassey Alatoumi (World Village 470003, 2002) Even if your global music collection is fairly extensive, chances are you don’t own a great deal of…

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Album reviews

Tania Libertad – Costa Negra

Tom Orr March 31, 2003

Tania Libertad Costa Negra (World Village 468014, 2002) Peru’s Tania Libertad could be categorized alongside Susana Baca easily enough. Both women base their sound around…

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New CDs

Euro Lounge

Angel Romero March 30, 2003

New York, USA – Putumayo released this week the follow up to the commercially successful World Lounge collection. Euro Lounge features a range of artists…

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General News

Omara Portuondo recording new album

Angel Romero March 28, 2003

London, England – Omara Portuondo, known for her recordings with the Buena Vista Social Club, is currently recording a new album. The CD, produced by…

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Tour Announcements

Tempest Spring Tour

Angel Romero March 28, 2003

California, USA – Celtic rock band Tempest will be on tour to promote its new album, Shapeshifter. Tempest has been recording and performing since 1988,…

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New CDs

New CD by Boris Kovac & Ladaaba Orchest

Angel Romero March 27, 2003

Berlin, Germany – Ballads at the End of Time is the title of the new album by Sebian act Boris Kovac & Ladaaba Orchest. The…

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Events

Cuban "Women in Jazz" Show Announced

Angel Romero March 27, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – A group of Cuban female musicians and singers will present at Havana’s La Zorra y el Cuervo club March 28…

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