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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…

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  • Album reviews

    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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    Harp Spells & Synth Charms: Inside Tragic Magic

    Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore – Tragic Magic (Infiné, 2026) Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore have announced Tragic Magic, a collaborative ambient album recorded at…

    Nicky Morningstar January 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Pizzica Legends Celebrate 50 Years With Il Mito

    Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino – Il Mito (Ponderosa Music Records, 2026) Italian ensemble Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino has just released Il Mito (The Myth). For sure, Canzoniere…

    Iliana Cabrera January 26, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

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    Peiriant Tease New Album Plant With Single ‘Song In Parts’

    World Music Central News Room February 1, 2026 No Comments
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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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    Music videos Single reviews

    Out to Sea

    Tom Orr January 31, 2026 No Comments
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    Gail Swanson Salutes Rebel Mom In New Single “My Mama Marched”

    World Music Central News Room January 30, 2026 No Comments
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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
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    Sonic Nocturne

    Tom Orr January 29, 2026 No Comments

Events

NWEAMO Call for Works

Angel Romero April 28, 2003

USA – The Northwest Electro-Acoustic Music Organization (NWEAMO) is seeking electro-acoustic works for its fifth annual international festival of electronic music. Works may be representative…

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New CDs

Les Tambours de Brazza, 3rd CD

Angel Romero April 28, 2003

Les Tambours de Brazza – Tandala

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Tour Announcements

Matato’a from Easter Island, European Tour

admin April 27, 2003

Belgium – Easter Island group Matato’a will be touring Europe June 3 through September 15. This unique group will attract special attention because it’s the…

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New CDs

Rough Guide To Scottish Music 2nd Edition

Angel Romero April 27, 2003

San Francisco, USA – Rough Guide To Scottish Music 2nd Edition. This entirely new Rough Guide collection explores Scotland’s vibrant music scene. With a wonderfully…

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General News

Non-traditional Record Label R2 Lets Traditional Artists Profit

Angel Romero April 26, 2003

Toronto, Canada – R2, a new record label specializing in the promotion of music from the Celtic world, has just made it easier for European…

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Events

FloydFest Outta’ this World Music

Angel Romero April 26, 2003 Floydfest

The 2nd annual FloydFest blasts off August 15-17, 2003 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Floyd, Virginia. Featuring roots from the bush to the Blue…

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General News

World Music Portal has been renamed World Music Central

Angel Romero April 25, 2003

 Durham, North Carolina, USA – World Music Portal has been renamed World Music Central and we have a lot of new and exciting features. New…

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Pinecastle Signs the Churchmen

Angel Romero April 25, 2003

Orlando, USA – Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of its newest addition to the company’s roster, The Churchmen. The Churchmen are an established bluegrass…

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New Releases

Matahambre Son, Short Stories About Cuba

Angel Romero April 25, 2003

Hamburg, Germany – Matahambre Son is a recording packaged in a booklet form, full of gorgeous photography of the people and places that make up…

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Conferences

Deadline for Artists who Want to Showcase at Folk Alliance

Angel Romero April 24, 2003

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA –  Showcase applications for the 16th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference in San Diego are now being accepted by the Folk…

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