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    Kasbah Rockers And Amin Wayne Honor Fumban On Aouana Foumban

    Kasbah Rockers feat. Amin Wayne – Aouana Foumban (Barraka El Farnatshi Prod., 2026) Kasbah Rockers and Amin Wayne’s 2026 project is a six-track mini album…

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    Ana Brenes’ Personal Account of change, growth, and lived experience on Mientras Camino

    Ana Brenes – Mientras camino (Segell Microscopi, 2026) Ana Brenes’ Mientras Camino (As I Walk) presents a continuous flamenco work centered on life’s stages, from…

    Iliana Cabrera June 28, 2026 No Comments
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    Live Album Documents Serbian Folk Traditions in Vojvodina Village

    Various Artists – Made in Vojka: Serbian Songs (Antonovka Records, 2026) Made in Vojka: Serbian Songs presents the diverse Serbian folk traditions of Vojvodina, Serbia’s…

    JGurski June 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Taabolo Koura: A Malian Family Legacy in Full Bloom

    Mah Damba – Taabolo Koura (One World Records, 2026) On Taabolo Koura, Mah Damba reaffirms her place among Mali’s most treasured voices. This is a…

    Madison Quinn June 26, 2026 No Comments
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    Lone Piñon Celebrates 10 Years of New Mexican Music with Fiery Hot Carne Seca

    Lone Piñon – Hot Carne Seca (Jalopy Records, 2026) New Mexico ensemble Lone Piñon celebrated its 10th anniversary with the release of a superb album…

    Angel Romero June 25, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Rhiannon Giddens Hope is the Thing with Feathers cover artwork. The cover features a mixed-media portrait of Rhiannon Giddens rendered in a collage style, with layered patterns, stitched textures, and various colors. A colorful bird appears beside her against a richly detailed background of floral and geometric eleemnts. The album title, Hope Is The Thing With Feathers, appears along the bottom edge.
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    Rhiannon Giddens Shares “Carolina Rain” Video

    World Music Central News Room June 30, 2026 No Comments
  • Orquesta Failde Cumbia de los Amigos cover artwork. a photo of six band members, four men and two women smiling saluting each other.
    Music videos Single reviews

    What Friends Are For

    Tom Orr June 29, 2026 No Comments
  • A headshot of Sulaf wearing a traditional white outfit.
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    Sulaf Unveils New Single ‘Shogi Ana’ Ahead of Debut Album Aba

    World Music Central News Room June 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Manzel Loomaa fanm cover artwork. Manzel with a megaphone filled with flowers.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Women in Solidarity

    Tom Orr June 25, 2026 No Comments
  • Robert Zielinski sitting outdoors, holding a violin, with a beautiful landscape in the background.
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    Robert Zielinski Celebrates the Beauty of Australia on ‘Minang Moon Lullaby’

    World Music Central News Room June 24, 2026 No Comments
  • The cover for Quiero features a collage-style scene in sepia and gray tones. A translucent woman sits beside a ghostly human figure. Above them, the title “QUIERO” appears in large gold lettering against a dark, star-filled background. Decorative elements—including a bee, cacti, a snake, and geometric designs—surround the position, while a textured strip resembling earth or woven fibers runs across the lower half.
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    Beyond Bolero

    Tom Orr June 23, 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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New CDs and digital releases

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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