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    Americana and Bluegrass Drive Della Mae’s Magic Accident

    Della Mae – Magic Accident (Compass Records, 2026) Della Mae returns with Magic Accident, the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Family Reunion. The release…

    Angel Romero February 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Johan Tobias Bergstrom Returns With Jazz-Folk Crossover Album Stella

    Johan Tobias Bergstrom – Stella (Losen Records, 2026) Norwegian guitarist Johan Tobias Bergstrom presents his second album, Stella. Bergstrom is known for a delightful Django…

    Madison Quinn February 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Pipa Power Meets Orchestra: Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self

    Gao Hong – Symphony Of Self (Naxos World, 2026) Pipa performer and composer Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self is a symphonic project featuring the Royal…

    Madison Quinn February 20, 2026 No Comments
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    Suonno D’Ajere Go Electric On Live In Quartet EP

    Suonno D’Ajere – Live In Quartet (Agualoca Records, 2026) Neapolitan trio Suonno D’Ajere has released a new seven-track live EP, Live In Quartet. The project…

    Iliana Cabrera February 19, 2026 No Comments
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    Kazayak Dört Köseli Documents Gagauz Village Songs

    Sevda Ensemble of Cazaclia Village – Kazayak Dört Köseli: Gagauz Songs from Moldova (Antonovka Records, 2025) Antonovka Records released Kazayak Dört Köseli: Gagauz Songs From…

    Tyler Bennet February 18, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Amanda Cook - Odd One Out cover artwork. A misty green forest.
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    Amanda Cook’s New Single “Odd One Out”

    World Music Central News Room February 22, 2026 No Comments
  • Minna LaFortune African Women cover artwork. Illustrations ofAfrican women walking, dancing, listening to music over a Jamaican flag set of colors.
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    A Key Demographic

    Tom Orr February 21, 2026 No Comments
  • Uccio Vive by Elettro Mascarimirì cover artwork. A yellow cover with an illustration of a man.
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    Uccio Lives: Pizzica Meets Synths In [EM]’s New Single

    World Music Central News Room February 20, 2026 No Comments
  • Yeko Maliba cover artwork. A photo of the band in the studio with a blue filter.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Africa Axed

    Tom Orr February 19, 2026 No Comments
  • Elif Sanchez - Ayrılıq cover artwork. Elif wearing a red dress.
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    Elif Sanchez Shares New “Ayrılıq” Video

    World Music Central News Room February 18, 2026 No Comments
  • Arnaldo Prete Iroko cover artwork. An illustration of a leafless blue tree over a red background.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Belgian Channels Brazil

    Tom Orr February 17, 2026 No Comments

General News

Polo Montañés in Wax

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – By: Laura Mendoza (World Data Service) Havana.- The late singer Polo Montañés, revered in Cuba for his modesty,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Oum Kolthoum – The Anniversary Tribute

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

Tel Aviv, Israel – World music label Magda has released a recording titled Oum Kolthoum – The Anniversary Tribute by Lubna Salame, soloist of the…

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Awards

2003 Kora All African Music Awards, Winners Announced

Angel Romero December 7, 2003 KORA AwardsOliver Mtukudzi

  Sandton, South Africa – The list of winners of the KORA All African Music Awards was announced last night, Saturday, December 6th at the…

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General News

Nigeria-Arts.net

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

Nigeria-Arts.net, a project of Rakumi Arts International, works with Nigerian artists to provide the tools, training, and the vehicle to begin to harness the power…

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Events

Strictly Mundial, World Music Showcases in Turkey

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

Istanbul, Turkey –  Strictly Mundial, the international world music showcase event has announced additional information of interest to participants and the world music community in…

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Tour Announcements

Peru Negro\’s Tour Dates

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

Boston, USA – The legendary Afro-Peruvian band, Peru Negro, will be touring the USA in January and March of 2004. Perú Negro offers sensual dances,…

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Plena Libre Tour Dates

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

Boston, USA – The 14-piece Latin Grammy nominees Afro-Puerto Rican plena/roots fusion band, Plena Libra, will be touring the US in March. March 14, 2004…

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Sol y Canto Tour Dates

Angel Romero December 7, 2003 Latin American musicSol y Canto

Boston, USA – Latin American music group Sol y Canto will be touring the US in January. Sunday, January 11 in NYC -SEXTET 3:30pm-4:30 pm…

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New CDs and digital releases

The New Album by the Princess of Reggae, Omeil, Hits the Stores on December 23

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

USA – Reggae Sweetheart is the title of the new album by Hip-Hop/reggae star, Omeil. The record company, Terrelonge Recordings, recruited some of the most…

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Events

World Music at First Night Boston 2004

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

(PRWEB) Boston, USA – First Night Boston is the country’s oldest and largest New Year’s arts celebration. December 31, 2003 from 1:00 p.m. to midnight,…

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