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    Jazz Fusion Guitarist Ossi Maristo Impresses with Solo Debut, Arc

    Ossi Maristo – Arc (Eclipse Music, 2021) Finnish guitarist Ossi Maristo released a superb solo album in 2021 titled Arc. The album draws clear inspiration…

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    Jefferson Ross Goes Full DIY On Backstage Balladeer

    Jefferson Ross – Backstage Balladeer (2025) Jefferson Ross’ fascinating Backstage Balladeer is a self-contained project he laudably wrote, performed, produced, recorded, and mixed on his…

    Ryan Emmert February 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Kora Meets Cello: Diabaté, Schiavone and Martella Trio Unveils Crossing

    Crossing (Diabaté, Schiavone, Martella) – The Path Before Us (Circular Music Records, 2026) The Path Before Us brings together Burkinan and Italian artists Petit Solo…

    Iliana Cabrera February 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Foundling’s Artemisia Brings Harp-Led Fantasy Ambient

    Foundling – Artemisia (Shadow World SW021, 2026) Artemisia is the new album from Foundling, the project of Canadian-born, Berlin-based vocalist, bassist, and harpist Erin Lang.…

    Angel Romero February 2, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    I Second That

    Wesli – Makaya (WUP, 2025) As is often the case, I must agree wholeheartedly with my colleague/boss Angel Romero. His summing-up of the album Makaya…

    Tom Orr February 2, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Moussa T -, “Halas Halas” cover artwork. A filtered image with yellows and blues of a Tueareg man playing guitar.
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    Moussa T Delivers “Halas Halas” Sahara Blues

    World Music Central News Room February 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Dave Stryker - Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session cover artwork. A black and white photo of Stryker in a studio playing guitar.
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    Dave Stryker Takes A Swing At “The Fool On The Hill” In New Video

    World Music Central News Room February 2, 2026 No Comments
  • A grainy black-and-white photograph shows a solitary child figure standing on jagged seaside rocks as waves crash below.
    Music videos

    Marina Paredes Offers Delightful ‘Años Luz’ Video

    World Music Central News Room February 2, 2026 No Comments
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    Peiriant Tease New Album Plant With Single ‘Song In Parts’

    World Music Central News Room February 1, 2026 No Comments
  • Robeone Winter Dreams. a photo of Robeone surrounded by keyboards.
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    Keyboardist Robeone Shares New Video Winter Dream

    World Music Central News Room January 31, 2026 No Comments
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    Out to Sea

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Events

Filipino Band Rivermaya Tours U.S.A.

admin September 12, 2003

New Jersey, USA – Award winning Filipino rock band Rivermaya has started its US tour this week. The Tuloy Ang Ligaya U.S. Tour is produced…

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Obituaries

Johnny Cash: Country Music’s "Man in Black" Dies at 71

TJ Nelson September 12, 2003

Nashville, Tennessee, USA – The man with the deep, dark voice that sang songs about the common man, the convict and the coal miner, Johnny…

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Album reviews

What Could’ve Been

Tom Orr September 12, 2003

Polo Montanez Guitarra Mía (Evolver EVL2017-2, 2003) Originally put out by the French label Lusafrica in 2002, this is a sparkling, joyous disc that nonetheless…

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General News

CDstands.com Goes Vertical With CD Display Boxes That Attach To A Store’s Cash Register Or Wall.

admin September 12, 2003

Mailton, New Jersey – CDstands.com is rolling out its new line of CD / DVD Pocket Boxes. The Pocket Box can go just about anywhere.…

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Events

Folk Alliance Early Bird Registration Ends October 1

Angel Romero September 12, 2003

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA – The 16th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference will take place in San Diego February 2003. The organization’s executive director, Phyllis…

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Tour Announcements

Young Flamencos Tour North America

Angel Romero September 10, 2003

Granada, Spain – Spanish flamenco ensemble Taller de Compás will be touring North America for the first time in September of 2003.  The band will…

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Events

Youssou N’Dour and Nothembi at Closing Concert of World Music Festival: Chicago 2003

Angel Romero September 10, 2003

Chicago, USA – Internationally-acclaimed vocalist Youssou N’Dour from Senegal and award-winning musician Nothembi from South Africa are featured in the double-bill closing concert for World…

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Events

Berlin Presents New Perspectives from India

Angel Romero September 9, 2003

Berlin, Germany – From 19 September to 16 November 2003,body.city – New Perspectives from India presents, for the first time in Germany, a comprehensive overview…

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General News

New World Music Venue in New York

Angel Romero September 9, 2003 Satallaworld music

New York, USA – New York city has a new venue for world music. Satalla is located at 37 West 26th Street (between Broadway &…

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Events

Worldvoice 2003

Angel Romero September 8, 2003

London, England – A series of concerts centeted on international choral music, under the name of Worldvoice 2003, will take place at London’s Queen Elizabeth…

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