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    Tuuletar Makes Waves With Mother Earth Energy

    Tuuletar – Maammo (Nordic Notes, 2026) Finnish folk vocal group Tuuletar released its third studio album, Maammo (“Mother Earth”), on January 30, 2026. The record…

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    Souad Massi’s Latest Explores New Franco-Arabic Blends

    Souad Massi – Zagate (Backingtrack Production, 2026) Algerian-born singer-songwriter Souad Massi has never strayed far from her Algerian Chaâbi folk roots, while creatively incorporating Western…

    John Alan Urquhart March 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Benedicte Maurseth’s Mirra Follows the Call of the Wild

    Benedicte Maurseth – Mirra (Hubro, 2025) With Mirra (2025), Norwegian Hardanger fiddle player and composer Benedicte Maurseth deepens her exploration of sound, landscape, and ecology.…

    Madison Quinn March 20, 2026 No Comments
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    Dub Will Keep Us Together, Nick Page’s Final Dub Colossus Album

    Dub Colossus – Dub Will Keep Us Together (Real World X, 2026) Dub Will Keep Us Together is the final Dub Colossus album to feature…

    Angel Romero March 19, 2026 No Comments
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    Laura Camacho Unveils Todo Tiempo Pasado — Tango Meets Britney And Kate Bush

    Laura Camacho – Todo Tiempo Pasado (Athens Tango Project, 2025) Argentine composer and orchestra bassist Laura Camacho has a new album titled Todo Tiempo Pasado…

    Iliana Cabrera March 18, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • A retro illustration featuring a classic jukebox as the centerpiece, flanked by a fiddle and bow. To the right, a milkshake sits on a small table beside round stools on a checkered floor.
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    Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland Team up Again on “Let’s Sing Our Song”

    World Music Central News Room March 24, 2026 No Comments
  • Vaiano’s Paisanos cover artwork. A hand-drawn, rustic illustration shows a communal table set with bread, oranges, herbs, wine, and simple dishes. A violin and guitar lie among the food
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    Vaiano’s Paisanos Recreate the Stringband Music of Early 20th Century New York

    World Music Central News Room March 21, 2026 No Comments
  • Transglobal Underground - Doin’ the Moonshine cover artwork. A photo of a large barn next to a windmill.
    Music videos

    Transglobal Underground Returns With “Doin’ the Moonshine” Twist

    World Music Central News Room March 19, 2026 No Comments
  • Sami Yusuf playing oud.
    Music videos

    Sami Yusuf’s New Album Weaves Ancient Chants Into One Global Voice

    World Music Central News Room March 18, 2026 No Comments
  • The Klezmatics - “Un Du Akerst” cover artwork. A protest poster-style cover in red, black, and off. Shows two clenched fists in broken chains rising toward a burst of shattered fragments.
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    Klezmatics Clock In With A New Protest Song

    World Music Central News Room March 17, 2026 No Comments
  • Angélique Kidjo - Photo by Brantley Gutiérrez. Angélique wearing a turban and a dress with a large flower on the shoulder.
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    Angélique Kidjo Shares New Single “Fall On Me”

    World Music Central News Room March 15, 2026 No Comments

Tour Announcements

Upcoming Karsh Kale Dates

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Wednesday December 10 KOLLECTIVE -Featuring an extended DJ sets by Karsh Kale and Derek Beres "Be there as Karsh opens the archives" Doors: 9:00pm Cover:…

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Album reviews

The Son of Man, Mon

Tom Orr December 10, 2003

Mark Mohr and Christafari- Gravity (Lion of Zion LZD-6527, 2003) ‘Imisi- Visions of the Father (Lion of Zion LZD-6528, 2003) Reggae is so often affiliated…

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General News

World Music Grammy Nominees Announced

World Music Central News Room December 8, 2003

The World Music Grammy nominees for have been announced. The award ceremony is 8 February. For more information, see the Grammy Web site. Best Traditional…

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Rubén González playing piano.
Obituaries

Cuban Musician Rubén González Dies at 84

Angel Romero December 8, 2003 Buena Vista Social ClubCuban musicRubén Gonzálezworld music

Havana, Cuba – The Cuban Music Institute in Havana confirmed today that pianist Rubén González died in the Cuban capital. Details were not provided about…

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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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