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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…

    Angel Romero February 3, 2026 No Comments
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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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
  • A watercolor-style side profile of a person wearing headphones outlined with blue lines.
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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.
    Music videos

    Keyboardist Robeone Shares New Video Winter Dream

    World Music Central News Room January 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Cover of Hélianthème's album. An illustration of a sail ship right above a giant whale
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    Out to Sea

    Tom Orr January 31, 2026 No Comments

General News

Recording Industry Group Versus ‘Nycfashiongirl’

TJ Nelson August 29, 2003

Washington, D.C., USA – – With hundreds of lawsuits in the works against online file sharers and up to a $150,000 fine for each song…

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New Books

New Book Traces Reggae’s Roots

TJ Nelson August 28, 2003

Kingston, Jamaica – First time author and former disc jockey of New York station WNWK, Lou Gooden has put reggae’s past on paper with the…

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Interviews

Sister Act – Les Nubians Take One Step Foward

Seth Jordan August 28, 2003

Celia and Helene Faussart are genuine multicultural amalgams. Daughters of a Cameroonian mother and a French father, they were raised both in France and in…

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New CDs

French Band Ziline Presents New Recordings

Angel Romero August 28, 2003

Paris, France – French world music band has a new album available titled Ziline. The group’s official website ziline.com allows the listener to download and…

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Album reviews

Japan for Sale

Angel Romero August 28, 2003

Various Artists Japan for Sale, Volume 3 (Sony Music, 2003) The Japan for Sale series showcases various current music styles produced in Japan. Most of…

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Album reviews

A Reggae Great Gets His Due

Tom Orr August 27, 2003

Jackie Mittoo Champion In The Arena 1976-1977 (Blood and Fire BAFCD 042, 2003) Jackie Mittoo is hardly the first name that comes to mind when…

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Album reviews

British Tradition

Paul Donnelly August 27, 2003

Kate Rusby Underneath The Stars (Pure Records. PRcD012, 2003) British folk/traditional music doesn’t come much better than at the hands of Rusby and her crew…

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Album reviews

Tango Siempre’s Nocturno

TJ Nelson August 27, 2003

Tango Siempre Nocturno (ARC Music, 2003) Tango Siempre’s Nocturno, found on ARC Music, is ripe with all the sharp twists and turns and gentle caresses…

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New CDs

Putumayo’s American Blues

Angel Romero August 26, 2003

New York, USA – Putumayo continues its series dedicated to blues music with American Blues. The United States Congress has designated 2003 as the Year…

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New CDs

Box of the Blues

Angel Romero August 26, 2003 bluesworld music

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Box of the Blues brings together 60 of the best songs in the Rounder Records blues catalog, offering a highly entertaining…

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