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    Meybahar’s Debut: A Daring Fusion of Greek and Hungarian Traditions

    Meybahar – Meybahar (Fonó, 2019) Meybahar‘s self-titled debut album bridges Greek and Hungarian musical traditions through the interplay of the santuri (Greek hammered dulcimer) and…

    Tyler Bennet May 21, 2025 No Comments
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    Wonderland: The Truth Hits Hard

    Carolyn Wonderland – Truth Is (Alligator Records, 2025) Carolyn Wonderland cements her place in modern blues music with Truth Is, her latest album on Alligator…

    Angel Romero May 20, 2025 No Comments
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    Pull of the Past: Francis Bebey’s ‘Trésor Magnétique’ Unearths a Visionary’s Vault

    Francis Bebey – Trésor Magnétique (Africa Seven ASVN076, 2025) Trésor Magnétique presents a carefully curated collection of rare and previously unreleased material from the archives…

    Angel Romero May 19, 2025 No Comments
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    Roberta Gulisano’s A Ccu Apparteni Reclaims the Music of the Uprooted

    Roberta Gulisano – A ccu apparteni (Mhodí Music Company, 2024) At first listen, A Ccu Apparteni by Roberta Gulisano feels like a dispatch from a…

    Madison Quinn May 18, 2025 No Comments
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    Avra Banerjee Weaves Time, Tradition, and World Fusion in Swar Lahari

    Avra Banerjee – Swar Lahari (self-release, 2025) By seamlessly bridging centuries-old Indian classical forms with inventive rhythmic structures and modern instrumentation, Avra Banerjee’s Swar Lahari…

    Angel Romero May 17, 2025 No Comments
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  • A woman with curly hair leans on a balcony, holding a cup of coffee, gazing at a glowing sunset over a silhouetted cityscape. Warm tones of orange and red dominate the scene.
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    Warm and Cool

    Tom Orr May 21, 2025 No Comments
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    A Breath of Fresh Aire: Rocío Márquez Weaves Tradition and Wordplay in New Flamenco Single

    World Music Central News Room May 21, 2025 No Comments
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    Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Bet on “Plenty Ventured”

    World Music Central News Room May 20, 2025 No Comments
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    Porch Perfect: Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Harmonize on a Family Affair

    World Music Central News Room May 18, 2025 No Comments
  • The cover of Calle Mambo’s Retumba la Tierra features a surreal image of an ancestral figure seated at the center of a cracked, arid landscape. Dressed in traditional Andean attire and wearing a colorful ceremonial mask, the figure’s body merges into tree roots that extend deep into the earth. Behind them, towering mountains and dramatic skies.
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    Earth, Wind, and Firepower: Calle Mambo Shakes Things Up with “Retumba la Tierra”

    World Music Central News Room May 17, 2025 No Comments
  • The single cover for "Teach the Youths" by Little Guerrier featuring Tarrus Riley presents at the center of the image, both artists stand side by side, saluting with their hands.
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    Learn Your Lessons Well

    Tom Orr May 16, 2025 No Comments
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Strictly Mundial: World Music Industry Gathering in Marseilles

Angel Romero February 20, 2003

Marseilles, France – Hundreds of world music professionals will meet this week at Strictly Mundial, the second largest world music conference. From February 26th through…

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The Rough Guide to the Music of the Balkans

Angel Romero February 20, 2003

San Francisco, USA – The Rough Guide to the Music of the Balkans spans the complete range of Balkan folk. This new addition to the…

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Iraqi Luminary Kazem Al Sahir Brings Love Songs to America

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2003 Arabic musicKazem Al Sahir

Los Angeles, USA – Iraqi singer Kazem Al Sahir will be touring the United States accompanied by a stunning 15-piece Middle Eastern orchestra. The tour…

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Gigi Remixed

Angel Romero February 16, 2003 EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

Bloomington, USA – Producer Bill Laswell has reconstructed Gigi’s debut album for Palm Pictures. Illuminated Audio is an ambient remix by dub master Bill Laswell.…

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Bob Marley’s Greatest Hits At Studio One

admin February 16, 2003

Boston, USA – On March 11, Heartbeat Records will release a collection of recordings by Bob Marley and The Wailers, recorded at Studio One. This…

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Musical Traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean

Angel Romero February 7, 2003

Thessaloniki, Greece – On Saturday February the 15th 2003 the Eastern Music Ensemble of the National Lebanese Conservatory and the Takht Ensemble of the Institute…

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The Rough Guide To Highlife

Angel Romero February 1, 2003

Kentfield, USA – World Music Network has released The Rough Guide To Highlife (World Music Network RGNET1102CD). Highlife music conjures up images of African nightclubs,…

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Love Songs Of The World

Angel Romero January 31, 2003

London, England – ARC Music has put together a compilation of international love songs for Valentine’s Day. Love Songs Of The World (ARC EUCD1699) features…

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Tremendo Vacilón Cuban music and Dance Film

Angel Romero January 29, 2003

San Francisco, USA – “Tremendo Vacilon” is the title of a new film dedicated to the eclectic panorama of music and dance in Cuba today.…

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Yair Dalal Releases Asmar

Angel Romero January 27, 2003

Yair Dalal Asmar (MagdaMGD039, 2002) Yair Dalal is one of the top instrumentalists in Israel. He is a master of the ud and violin. On…

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