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    Azuka Moweta Honors Asaba Highlife Roots On Kenechukwu

    Azuka Moweta — Kenechukwu (Palenque, 2026) Nigerian singer Azuka Moweta performs in Igbo on Kenechukwu, with his Anioma Brothers Band of Africa. The project weaves…

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  • Album reviews

    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…

    Angel Romero June 9, 2026 No Comments
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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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Featured News

  • Fania Niang l empreinte cover artwork. A photo of Fania dressed in white with white gloves and scarf. one of her gloves and her eyes are painted with colorful designs.
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    A Fania Favorite

    Tom Orr June 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Po’ Ramblin’ Boys - Bottom of a Glass cover artwork. An image of a glass seen from above.
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    The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Return With “Bottom of a Glass”

    World Music Central News Room June 11, 2026 No Comments
  • 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

Album reviews

Souad Massi

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2003

Souad Massi Deb Everything about this CD is aurally pleasing. She sings in a flawlessly charming voice, draws on her Algerian roots as well as…

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New Releases

Deepak Ram – Beauty in Diversity

Angel Romero April 24, 2003

San Francisco, USA – Golden Horn Records has released the new album by masterful musician Deepak Ram. This is the follow-up to his previous release…

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Tour Announcements

The Rustavi Choir on Tour

Angel Romero April 23, 2003

Tbilisi, Georgia – The Rustavi Choir, one of the finest folk choirs in the world will be touring several European countries in the next months.…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Best of Battlefield Band

Angel Romero April 23, 2003

Boston, USA – Temple Records has released The Best of Battlefield Band, which is now available. Battlefield Band has been touring the world for 33…

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General News

Pulifunie, New Release by I Muvrini

Angel Romero April 22, 2003

Los Angeles, USA – Pulifunie (Poliphony) is the title of the new release by the popular Corsican band I Muvrini. This is I Muvrini’s 14th…

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Articles

An Introduction to Flamenco Cante

Marie Jost April 21, 2003

Flamenco has been graced by performers of great talent since its earliest days. The oldest account of a flamenco performance mentions two masters of flamenco…

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Articles

The Musical Pulse of Tunisia

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By Thorne Anderson (From the Saudi Aramco World magazine July/August 2001 issue. Reproduced by courtesy of Aramco World Magazine) Al-Andalus Even without an appreciation of…

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Book Reviews

Musical Connections Between Black and Native American/Indigenous Cultures

Angel Romero April 21, 2003

Understanding The Connections Between Black And Aboriginal Peoples by Raging BlakkIndian Dub is a text rich with information about the links between black and indigenous…

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Events

Carriacou Third Maroon Music Festival

Angel Romero April 21, 2003

Carriacou, Grenada, West Indies – Carriacou’s Third Maroon Music Festival kicks off Friday 25th April until Sunday 27th. Carriacou’s number one festival, which is growing…

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New CDs and digital releases

Magic of the Persian Mystics

Angel Romero April 21, 2003

London, England – Music of the Persian Mystics (ARC Music) is the title of the new album by Zohreh Jooya and Madjid Derakhshani. This album,…

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