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    Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocărlia Take the Number One Spot of Transglobal World Music Chart for June 2025

    The album The Devil Rides Again by Fanfare Ciocărlia and Adrian Raso reached the number one spot of Transglobal World Music Chart for the month…

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    Femi Kuti Ascends to the Top of NACC’s World Music Chart for the Week of May 27

    The album Journey Through Life (Partisan Records) by Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti claimed the number one position of the North American College and Community Charts…

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    Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocarlia Rise to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for June 2025

    The album The Devil Rides Again by Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocarlia has reached the number one spot of World Music Charts Europe for June…

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  • Charts

    Songhoy Blues Claims Top Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2025

    The album Heritage by Malian act Songhoy Blues claimed the coveted number one spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of May 2025.…

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    Trio da Kali Secures Number One Position on World Music Charts Europe for May 2025

    The album Bagola by Mali’s Trio da Kali sailed to the top of World Music Charts Europe for the month of May 2025. Read more…

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Featured News

  • The album cover for Now I'm a Kite by Susan Anders features a collage-style illustration with layers in shades of pink, purple, and blue. A flowing kite and a bird in mid-flight dominate the scene. The artist’s name arcs above the bird, while the album title floats beside it in a handwritten font.
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    Up and Up: Susan Anders Soars with Now I’m a Kite

    Ryan Emmert June 4, 2025 No Comments
  • The album cover for Polaris by Folkatomik features at the center a nude figure wearing a space helmet. It floats against a starry, abstract backdrop of deep blue, orange, and black. Pixelated borders and textured blocks, while bold typography spells out the band name and album title in uppercase letters.
    Album reviews

    Pointing True North: Folkatomik Charts a Global Course with “Polaris”

    Iliana Cabrera June 3, 2025 No Comments
  • The album cover for Urban Myths by Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble features a cityscape composed of colorful, overlapping architectural landmarks from around the world. The buildings, tinted in vibrant blues, purples, and reds, appear stacked at odd angles, suggesting an urban collage. The title is prominently displayed in a bold serif font, with the ensemble's name above it. The Frémeaux & Associés logo appears in the lower right corner.
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    Marc Crofts Reimagines Klezmer With Urban Myths

    JGurski June 2, 2025 No Comments
  • Santrofi - Making Moves cover artwork. A photo of the band.
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    Highlife in Motion: Santrofi’s “Making Moves” Charts a Bold New Journey

    Madison Quinn May 31, 2025 No Comments
  • The album cover for Rituals by Watchhouse features a two-tone illustration in white against a deep blue background. It depicts a domestic scene: a dish rack or shelf lined with bowls and kitchenware, draped with various cloths and towels.
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    Watchhouse Taps Into the Sacred: Rituals Finds Grace in the Act of Letting Go

    Ryan Emmert May 30, 2025 No Comments
  • The album cover for Nordic Lights in Persian Sky features a mountainous landscape at dusk. A layer of glowing mist—lit in warm gold—blankets the valley below, contrasting with the dark ridge and deep blue sky above. The album title in lowercase white, while the artist names—Constantinople, Kiya Tabassian, Benedicte Maurseth, and Patrick Graham—appear below in smaller, elegant fonts. The Glossa logo is placed subtly in the top-right corner.
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    Nordic Lights in Persian Sky Bridges Traditions with Dazzling Dialog

    Angel Romero May 29, 2025 No Comments
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Tour Announcements

Tuareg Ensemble Tartit: US Tour

Angel Romero March 25, 2003

Bloomington, USA – Tuareg ensemble Tartit will begin its US tour March 29 in New York city. The members of Tartit play the instruments of…

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New CDs

Saharawi Nayim Alal Releases New CD

Angel Romero March 24, 2003

Madrid, Spain – Saharawi musician Nayim Alal will present his new CD, Nar, in Madrid. The event will take place Thursday, March 27 at 10…

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Album reviews

A Spirited Elegance

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2003

Catriona  McKay –  Untitled (Glimster Records. GLIMCD 01) Fiddlers’ Bid –  Da Farder Ben Da Welcomer ( Greentrax. CDTRAX218) When I first heard a fragment…

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New CDs

Najma’s Spectacular Return

Angel Romero March 20, 2003 Najma

Los Angeles, USA – Indian singer Najma has returned after a long silence with a sensational album. Titled “Vivid,” it combines Najma’s unique vocals with…

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Editorials

Time to Change the World Music Grammy

Angel Romero March 20, 2003

Numerous world music artists are at a disadvantage in the competition for a Grammy Award. With the current system, there is only one Grammy award…

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New CDs

New Radio Tarifa Album

Angel Romero March 19, 2003 Radio Tarifa

London, UK – Fiebre, a new album by Spanish world fusion band, Radio Tarifa, will be out soon in the form of a live album.…

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Awards

Hassan Hakmoun’s The Gift Wins Indie Award

Angel Romero March 19, 2003

Los Angeles, USA – Hassan Hakmoun’s latest album, The Gift, received the Association for Independent Music (AFIM) Indie Award for Best Contemporary World Music Recording…

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Awards

Cachao Receives a Star

Angel Romero March 14, 2003

Hollywood, USA – Cuban bass player Israel “Cachao” Lopez has been praised for his musical contributions with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame…

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Obituaries

Famed Neapolitan Singer Roberto Murolo Dies

Angel Romero March 13, 2003

Naples, Italy – Neapolitan singer and legend, Roberto Murolo, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 in Naples, Italy after an extended period of poor heath. Murolo,…

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General News

The Caribbean Festival in Antwerp

Angel Romero March 12, 2003

Antwerp, Belgium – Saturday, March 15 of 2003, will be the time to transform the Antwerp Sport Palace into a Caribbean dance palace. The event…

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