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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…

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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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    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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    A Lins Through Time: Keberle Honors a Brazilian Icon

    Ryan Keberle & Collectiv do Brasil – Choro das Águas (Alternate Side Records, 2025) On Choro das Águas, trombonist Ryan Keberle and his São Paulo-based…

    Iliana Cabrera January 31, 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.
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    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
  • 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

Events

Celebration of Afro-Latino Culture

admin July 16, 2003

Redondo Beach California, USA – A celebration of Afro-Latino Culture will take place Saturday, August 16, 2003, from 11:30AM – 6:00PM, in Redondo Beach, California.…

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The Voice, North American Debut for Vusi Mahlasela

admin July 16, 2003

New York, USA – South African musician Vusi Mahlasela makes his North American debut with The Voice, a definitive collection handpicked by Vusi which spans…

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Los Soneros del Barrio Follow the Tradition

Angel Romero July 16, 2003

New York, USA – Los Soneros del Barrio are back with their third and new album Siguiendo La Tradición (Following Tradition).” Under the Rumba Jams…

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Obituaries

Cuban Multi-Instrumentalist Tito Duarte Dies in Spain

Angel Romero July 15, 2003

Madrid, Spain – The Spanish Performing Rights Society (Sociedad General de Autores y Editores – SGAE) reported today that Cuban composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Tito…

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The Three Pickers: Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson and Ricky Skaggs

Angel Romero July 15, 2003

Boston, USA – Rounder Records released this week The Three Pickers, on a CD and DVD. For one historic evening, American music legends Earl Scruggs,…

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Obituaries

Cuban Music Legend Compay Segundo Dies at 95

Angel Romero July 14, 2003 Compay SegundoCuban musicworld music

Havana, Cuba – Legendary Cuban musician and composer Compay Segundo died on Sunday, July 13th in Havana, Cuba. Details about his death were not available,…

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Album reviews

CD Review: Shanti by Abhijit Pohankar

Angel Romero July 14, 2003

Abhijit Pohankar Shanti (Times Music, 2000) Abhijit Pohankar is a brilliant Indian keyboardist and composer. On Shanti he creates electronic arrangements and rhythms that generate…

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CD Review: Agua ‘e Coco by Huracán de Fuego

Angel Romero July 14, 2003

Huracán de Fuego Agua ‘e Coco (Nubenegra IN1121-2, 2003) Unfortunately, western audiences are exposed to very little music from Venezuela. Spanish label Nubenegra has produced…

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General News

A Record Breaking Year for WOMEX: 1000 Delegates Preregistered

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2003 womex 2003

Berlin, Germany – At the end of June there were 1000 registrations and more than 160 stand bookings for WOMEX 2003. The event will be…

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Tour Announcements

Tempest Shapeshifter Summer Tour 2003

Angel Romero July 12, 2003

California, USA – Celtic rock band Tempest will be on tour this summer to promote its new album, Shapeshifter. Tempest has been recording and performing…

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