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    Shane Shanahan Weaves Global, Jazz, Rock, and Minimalist Traditions on Audacity

    Shane Shanahan – Audacity (Live) (Bright Shiny Things, 2025) With Audacity (Live), virtuoso percussionist Shane Shanahan presents a striking document of global musical dialogue recorded…

    Tyler Bennet March 2, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Sweet Addis Goodbye: A Lost Ethiopian Classic Returns

    Mulukèn Mellèssè – Mulukèn Mellèssè with The Dahlak Band (Heavenly Sweetness, 2025) This is a long-awaited reissue of Mulukèn Mellèssè with The Dahlak Band, one…

    Angel Romero February 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Instrumental Tone Poems From The Black Mountains of Wales

    Peiriant – Plant (Recordiau NAWR Records, 2026) Welsh avant-folk duo Peiriant, Rose Linn-Pearl on violin, Dan Linn-Pearl on electric guitar, return with Plant. They present…

    Ryan Emmert February 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Djinns, Hunters, and Mango Trees: Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité

    Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité – A Djinn and a Hunter Went Walking (Etoile Audio/Nonesuch Records, 2026) Malian balafon master Neba Solo and donso ngoni…

    Angel Romero February 25, 2026 No Comments
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    Americana and Bluegrass Drive Della Mae’s Magic Accident

    Della Mae – Magic Accident (Compass Records, 2026) Della Mae returns with Magic Accident, the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Family Reunion. The release…

    Angel Romero February 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Alborea Takes Marchena For A Spin With “Santo Domingo”

    World Music Central News Room February 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood cover artwork. A red and black photo of Albright playing guitar.
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    Todd Albright Channels Pre-War Blues On New Slide Single

    World Music Central News Room February 27, 2026 No Comments
  • Yango Roots World of Competition cover artwork. An illustration of a lion's head with Jamaican flag colors.
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    Win or Lose

    Tom Orr February 26, 2026 No Comments
  • Dlù Lumina cover artwork. An abstract cover split into two contrasting sections. The left side features a vertical band of marbled teal and white, with faint, blurred yellow lettering partially visible. The right side glows in orange, pink, and gold.
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    Dlù’s Joyful Scottish-Funk Crossover Single ‘Lumina’

    World Music Central News Room February 25, 2026 No Comments
  • Jorge Aguilar y Sus Embelecos Eres Tú Mi Rosa cover artwork. an illustration of a colombian manseen from the back. He is wearing traditional clothe and a country hat , holding a drum on his shoulder. Pink and orange neon colors.
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    Colombia Meets Senegal

    Tom Orr February 24, 2026 No Comments
  • Amanda Cook - Odd One Out cover artwork. A misty green forest.
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    Amanda Cook’s New Single “Odd One Out”

    World Music Central News Room February 22, 2026 No Comments

Zakir Hussain - Photo by Jim Bennett. Zakir playing tabla live.
Events

Savannah Music Festival 2024 Announces Tantalizing World Music Concerts

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2024 1 Comment Ballake SissokoChucho ValdésDuarteOumou SangaréSavannah Music Festivalworld musicZakir Hussain

The Savannah Music Festival, a world-class, multi-genre event, has announced a set of exciting world music concerts at the peak of spring. From March 28…

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Album reviews

Cabra, New Expressions Grounded in Spanish Folk Traditions

Angel Romero February 18, 2024 No Comments CabraSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Cabra – Cabra, Vol.1 (Segell Microscopi, 2024) After three immensely enjoyable years of careful crafting, without any rush, as is Cabra’s preference, they have announced…

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Vindo Bodona Dis Mois cover artwork, a photo of the artist
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Sodade State of Mind in Vindo Bodona’s “Dis Mois”

Tom Orr February 18, 2024 No Comments Cape Verdean musicVindo Bodonaworld music

Cape Verde’s Vindo Bodona captures the signature sweet/melancholy feel of his homeland’s music on “Dis Mois.”

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Jonathan Silva Shares Ainda Cabe Sonhar Video

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2024 No Comments Brazilian musicJonathan Silvaworld music

Brazilian artist Jonathan Silva has released a music video of the song “Ainda Cabe Sonhar” (Still Dreaming). Silva, from Espírito Santo, based in São Paulo,…

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Adriana Calcanhotto’s Joyous and Spontaneous Songs grounded in Brazilian Tradition

Iliana Cabrera February 17, 2024 No Comments Adriana CalcanhottoBrazilian musicworld fusionworld music

Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante (Modern Recordings, 2023) Adriana Calcanhotto’s 13th studio album, Errante, present a wide range of styles. From bossa nova to samba-canção, xote,…

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Music videos

Larry Cordle Launches New Single “How Could I Love Her So Much”

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2024 No Comments Bluegrasscountry musicLarry Cordle

Grammy award-winning country and bluegrass singer-songwriter Larry Cordle has released a new single, “How Could I Love Her So Much,” from his upcoming album scheduled…

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The Trials of Cato - band photo by Esme Mai
Events

The Trials of Cato to Showcase at Folk Alliance International 2024

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicThe Trials of Catoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: The Trials of Cato – photo by Esme Mai) Innovative Welsh folk music act The Trials of Cato is set to perform at…

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Amghar Unveils the enduring influence of Tuareg Icon Abdallah Oumbadougou

Douglas Sanders February 16, 2024 No Comments Abdallah Oumbadougoudesert bluesTuareg musicworld fusionworld music

Abdallah Oumbadougou – Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol. 1 (Petaluma Records, 2024) The album Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol.…

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Events

Shahid Parvez to Perform at Roulette in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2024 No Comments Indian classical musicShahid Parvezworld music

Shahid Parvez is set to perform on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:00pm at Roulette in New York City The world-renowned Shahid Parvez, one of…

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Articles

Dan Bau, the One-String Zither of Vietnam

Angel Romero February 15, 2024 No Comments dan bauVietnamese musicworld music

The dan bau is a one-string zither native to Vietnam. Initially, the dan bau had only four components: a bamboo cylinder, a wooden stick, half…

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