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    Rafael Carvalho Introduces the viola da terra on A Teia Da Viola

    Rafael Carvalho – A Teia da Viola (self-release, 2025) Rafael Carvalho’s A Teia Da Viola is a delightful 10-track self-released album that celebrates the beautiful…

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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Slideways (Alligator Records, 2026) Slideways, the grand new album from Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues…

    Ryan Emmert April 8, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Lonesome River Band Pretty Little Widow cover artwork. A black and white photo of a brush brushing a show. The texts are in ink.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass Outfit Lonesome River Band Revives a Stringbean Rarity

    World Music Central News Room April 14, 2026 No Comments
  • Tamikrest, black and white photo
    Music videos

    Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”

    World Music Central News Room April 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Dallas String Quartet. Studio portrait of the quartet wearing formal clothes. Two men n black suits and two women in black dresses.
    Music videos

    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments
  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
    Music videos

    Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae

    World Music Central News Room April 11, 2026 No Comments
  • An illustration of a Gnawa drum and karkabas (metal castanets) on top of the drum.
    Music videos

    Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”

    World Music Central News Room April 9, 2026 No Comments
  • A protest-style illustration shows three raised hands against a beige background: a black clenched fist on the left, a red hand in the center pointing upward, and a black open palm on the right with an eye symbol. Along the bottom, blocky lettering reads We Were Made For These Times by The Klezmatics.
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    The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times

    World Music Central News Room April 8, 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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