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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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    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 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
  • The album cover for Enten Hitti's Mistiche Ribelli features an abstract painting. Deep indigo hues dominate the upper part, gradually blending into fiery shades of gold, ochre, and burnt orange below. The band name and album title appear in a delicate, minimalist white font, floating across the transition between dark and light.
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    Mystic Rebels With a Cause: A Sacred Sound Journey

    Angel Romero May 28, 2025 No Comments
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Book Reviews

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, The United States and Canada, Volume 3

Angel Romero February 26, 2003

The United States and Canada, Volume 3, is the latest volume published by Garland as part of The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. This impressive…

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The Rough Guide to Irish Music

Angel Romero February 26, 2003

The Rough Guide to Irish Music is a thick 560 page, pocket-sized book. Written by Geoff Wallis and Sue Wilson, it has a brief introduction…

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The Rough Guide to Cuban Music

Angel Romero February 26, 2003

The Rough Guide to Cuban Music, written by Philip Sweeney,  is part of the pocket sized books published by Rough Guides. This specialized guide serves…

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New Alan Lomax Collection Release: Italian Treasury: Puglia: The Salento

Angel Romero February 25, 2003

Boston, USA – The latest release form the Alan Lomax collection is Italian Treasury: Puglia: The Salento, on Rounder Records. In 1954, Alan Lomax and…

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The Rough Guide to the Asian Underground

Angel Romero February 23, 2003

San Francisco – The Rough Guide To The Asian Underground showcases British-Asian hybrid sounds, with a collection of solid scene classics and fresh, unreleased material.…

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Irish Supergroup Lunasa Embarks on US Tour

Angel Romero February 21, 2003

Nashville, USA – Irish band Lunasa will kick off its US tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Celtic supergroup is known for its virtuoso musicians…

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The Florida Traditional Music Train

Angel Romero February 20, 2003

Tallahassee, USA – The Florida Folklife Program recently announced the availability of “The Florida Music Train” by folklorist and ethnomusicologist Laurie K. Sommers. This educational…

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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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