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    Pooja Goswami Pavan Interprets Kabir’s Poetry on The Mind, Ecstatic – Songs of Kabir

    Pooja Goswami Pavan – The Mind, Ecstatic – Songs of Kabir (Neuma Records, 2026) Hindustani vocalist, composer, and scholar Dr. Pooja Goswami Pavan latest work…

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    Ramblin’ Ricky Tate Joins The Magnolia Sessions

    Ramblin’ Ricky Tate – The Magnolia Sessions (Anti-Corp, 2026) The Magnolia Sessions, the Nashville-based live series recorded outdoors beneath a large magnolia tree at Anti-Corp/Black…

    Ryan Emmert June 7, 2026 No Comments
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    Angelique Kidjo’s Hope!! Brings Star Power and Heart

    Angelique Kidjo – Hope!! (Parlophone/Warner Music, 2026) Angélique Kidjo’s Hope!!, her joyful 16-track Afropop set spiced with neosoul, Afrobeats and other popular music influences features…

    Madison Quinn June 5, 2026 No Comments
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    Shahab Tolouie Recasts Goldoni’s World On Ci Vediamo, Goldoni!

    Shahab Tolouie – Ci vediamo, Goldoni! (self-released, 2026) Czech-Iranian musician Shahab Tolouie’s latest work is Ci Vediamo, Goldoni!. The 10-track project takes Tolouie in a…

    Tyler Bennet June 4, 2026 No Comments
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    Estudiantina Of Melbourne’s Ta Nisia: Greek Roots Continuity and Transformation

    Estudiantina of Melbourne – Ta Nisia [The Islands] (self-release, 2026) Estudiantina Of Melbourne presents its second album, Ta Nisia (The Islands), an independently-released recording. The…

    Tyler Bennet June 3, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Jonathan Nvita Kaku cover artwork. A sepia-toned album cover featuring a layered portrait of Jonathan Nvita with dreadlocks, illuminated by a golden glow. In the foreground, he sits on rocky terrain playing an acoustic guitar. White lettering reads “Kaku ‘Grandma’”, with Jonathan Nvita displayed below in gold text.
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    Keeping Grandmothers Grand

    Tom Orr June 10, 2026 No Comments
  • Orquesta Akokán - América cover artwork. A young woman crouches in the foreground of an urban street, gazing directly at the camera. Behind her, the weathered façade of the América Theater features a large vintage marquee spelling “AMERICA.” the cover also features classic cars and pedestrians.
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    Orquesta Akokán Returns with New Single “No Me Voy” Featuring Carolina Oliveros

    World Music Central News Room June 9, 2026 No Comments
  • Kenny and Amanda Smith Tears Of The Cherokee. An Indian family, father, mother, and child overlooking a valley below with a meandering river.
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    Kenny and Amanda Smith Roll Out “Tears of the Cherokee”

    World Music Central News Room June 7, 2026 No Comments
  • Gianluca Verrengia Tres Amores cover artwork. A flamenco guitar with three red roses on it.
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    Love in Triplicate

    Tom Orr June 6, 2026 No Comments
  • Aidan Muse — Progress cover artwork. a photo of two heavy yellow machines clear cutting woods.
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    Aidan Muse Addresses Environmental Change on New Song “Progress”

    World Music Central News Room June 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Hamida Ag Fano Tansihay cover artwork. A photo of Hamida playing guitar, sitting on the ground with a desert landscape behind.
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    Desert Delight

    Tom Orr June 2, 2026 No Comments

Events

Wemilere African Roots Festival in Cuba

Angel Romero November 18, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The 15th Wemilere African Roots Festival will be held here from November 22 to 29, and will be…

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Concert reviews

Cuban Son at Mexico’s Cervantino Festival

Angel Romero November 16, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban son musician Pancho Amat and his “Cabildo del Son” musical band successfully performed at the Esperanza Iris…

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Events

Sauti za Busara Swahili Music Festival

Angel Romero November 16, 2003

Stonetown, Zanzibar, Tanzania – Sauti za Busara (Swahili = Sounds of Wisdom) is a 3-day weekend cultural extravaganza of music, theatre and dance, showcasing the…

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Tribute to Celina and Radeunda at Cuban Country Music Festival

Angel Romero November 16, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The 5th National Country Music Festival, scheduled for November 24-30, will be dedicated to Celina González and Radeunda…

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New CDs and digital releases

Tomas Kocko & Orchestr – Do Tanca!

Angel Romero November 15, 2003

Prague, Czech Republic – Do Tanca (To Dance!) is an album by Czech group Tomás Koèko & Orchestr, which gives another reason to believe that…

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New CDs and digital releases

Mississippi to Mali

Angel Romero November 15, 2003

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records has released an album, Mississippi to Mali, with recordings made by American blues musician Corey Harris. With these recordings,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Abyssinia Infinite, Featuring “Gigi”

Angel Romero November 14, 2003 EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

The album Zion Roots (Network Medien) by Abyssinia Infinite, featuring Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw, brings back live instrumentation and experimentation to Ethiopian music. Its US release…

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Events

International Drum Fest in Cuba

Angel Romero November 14, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The 2003 Drum Festival in this capital opened Wednesday to pay tribute to prominent Cuban percussionist Guillermo Barreto,…

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Concert reviews

Ibrahim Ferrer Delighted México with Pilón and Guasón Rhythms

Angel Romero November 14, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer delighted his Mexican audience with the Pilón and Guasón rhythms, at his performance in…

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General News

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Creates New American Roots Record Label

Angel Romero November 14, 2003

Lebanon, Tennessee, USA – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has announced the creation of a new independent recording label and the release of its first…

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  • The Tung Auditorium Unveils Diverse Autumn-Winter 2026 Program
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