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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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    All in the Sabar Family: Aba Diop Recasts a Tradition for New Ears

    Aba Diop – Family (2025) Family is a courageous step forward for Senegalese percussionist Aba Diop, who repositions the wonderful sabar drum set at the…

    Sonia Keller January 30, 2026 No Comments
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    Throat-Singing Duo Oduchu Brings Healing Tuvan Sounds To the World

    Oduchu – Nostalgia 图瓦乡愁 (Stallion Era, 2025) Oduchu, a Tuvan duo whose name means “healer,” its third album Nostalgia, the group’s official entry into the…

    Angel Romero January 28, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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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    Music videos

    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
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    Music videos Single reviews

    Out to Sea

    Tom Orr January 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Gail Swanson playing guitar outdoors - Photo by Bruce Forrester
    Music videos

    Gail Swanson Salutes Rebel Mom In New Single “My Mama Marched”

    World Music Central News Room January 30, 2026 No Comments
  • Jon von Boehm - reflections cover design. A filtered image of the artist holding a bass.
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    Bassist Jon von Boehm Says “Not Today” With A Five-Minute Jam Starter

    World Music Central News Room January 29, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

CD Review: Hedningarna 1989-2003

Angel Romero June 12, 2003

Hedningarna Hedningarna 1989-2003 (Northside, 2003) Hedningarna’s newest release on NorthSide promises to take listeners back in time, far back in time, when some of our…

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Events

Festival Ethnoambient Salona 2003, Croatia

Angel Romero June 11, 2003

Croatia – The annual Festival Ethnoambient Salona 2003 will take place in Salona (Croatia), August 1-3, 2003. The following artists are scheduled this year: Lo…

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General News

Harbourfront Centre and CBC Radio/Radio-Canada Collaborate on Concerts Throughout the Summer

Angel Romero June 11, 2003

Toronto, Canada – Harbourfront Centre and CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Radio/Radio-Canada begin an extensive summer collaboration involving Canadian and international music artists. This partnership will…

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General News

New World Music Venue in New York

Angel Romero June 10, 2003

New York, USA – Cafe Charbon is New York City’s latest world music venue. Located at 168 Orchard Street, corner of Stanton, Cafe Charbon will…

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New CDs

Masters of Turkish Music

Angel Romero June 10, 2003

Boston, USA – Rounder Records released today a collection of Turkish music. Haydar Haydar: Masters of Turkish Music, Volume 3 (Rounder 1140-2) features artists like…

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Events

Reina del Festejo Contest 2003

admin June 9, 2003

Redondo Beach, California, USA – An Afro-Peruvian Dance Contest (Festejo) will beheld in Redondo Beach. Open to all ages and all Nationalities. No experience necessary…

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Album reviews

Luneda by Laio

Angel Romero June 9, 2003

Laio Luneda (World Muxxic, 2002) Galician sextet Laio releases Luneda a blend of Galician folk roots (Celtic) and techno. Laio’s music falls into the international…

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General News

Carlos Santana To Donate Tour Profits to Fight AIDS

TJ Nelson June 9, 2003

San Francisco, USA – Thursday, June 5, 2003, famed rock guitarist Carlos Santana pledged the profits of his 2003 Shaman tour to fight AIDS. The…

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Album reviews

New Old Sounds from Xavier Quijas Yxayotl

Tom Orr June 8, 2003

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl Aztec Dances (Canyon Records CR-7045) Mexican-born flute player Xavier Quijas Yxayotl continues to tap into the ancient yet strangely refined sounds of…

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Articles

Nightclub in the Jungle

Angel Romero June 8, 2003

London, England – Martin Cradick of Baka Beyond is back from Africa where he and the Baka built a Music House which will function as…

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