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    Flute Awakening: Eliza Marshall’s Solo Debut Breathes New Life Into Global Minimalism

    Eliza Marshall – New Birth (Real World X, 2025) Eliza Marshall unveils New Birth, her first solo EP. Best known for her work as a…

    Angel Romero June 14, 2025 No Comments
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    Lace Threads Old-School Country with a Modern Stitch

    Billy Eli – Lace (self released, 2024) Billy Eli’s Lace weaves classic country influences with a personal, grounded perspective. Drawing inspiration from artists like Charlie…

    Ryan Emmert June 13, 2025 No Comments
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    Mangrove Groove: Nidia Góngora Charts a New Course With Pacífico Maravilla

    Nidia Góngora – Pacífico Maravilla (Positivo Records, 2025) On her long-awaited solo debut, Pacífico Maravilla (Pacific wonder), gifted Colombian singer and composer Nidia Góngora delivers…

    Angel Romero June 12, 2025 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    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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    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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  • The single cover features a soft, watercolor-style seascape at sunset, with a small lighthouse on a rocky islet in the foreground and a red boat gliding across calm waters. In the background, distant mountains rise beneath a pastel sky. Handwritten text at the top reads “Hamish Hepburn & Jack Houston with Jack McRobbie,” while the title, James Hepburn’s 91st / Nia’s Barndance, appears at the bottom.
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    Donegal Meets the Highlands in New Trio Single

    World Music Central News Room June 14, 2025 No Comments
  • Josie Duncan, wearing a white dress.
    Music videos

    Howl About That: Josie Duncan Channels the Cù-Sìth in New Single

    World Music Central News Room June 13, 2025 No Comments
  • 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
  • Sian sitting on a field
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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
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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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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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General News

Youssou N’Dour Cancels U.S. Tour

Angel Romero March 8, 2003

Renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has announced the cancellation of his seven-week tour of North America scheduled to start on March 26, 2003. Citing a…

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General News

Havana to Host Peace Concert

Angel Romero March 7, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Italian singer Zucchero will organize a great peace concert in Cuba with the participation of famous musicians such as the…

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