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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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    Maya de Vitry Explores Love and Trust on All My Faith

    Maya de Vitry — All My Faith (Mad Maker Studio, 2026) Singer-songwriter Maya de Vitry will release her self-produced fifth studio album, All My Faith,…

    Angel Romero June 24, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Beyond Bolero

    Tom Orr June 23, 2026 No Comments
  • Playing For Change - Acontecer image with photos of numerous artists.
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    Manu Chao and Alexandre Carlo Join Playing For Change’s Amazon Advocacy Project

    World Music Central News Room June 22, 2026 No Comments

New CDs and digital releases

Vintage Recordings by Legendary King Sunny Ade

Angel Romero April 11, 2003 King Sunny Adé

New York, NY – IndigeDisc returns on April 22nd with the release of Synchro Series by the legendary King Sunny Ade. Ade and his African…

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General News

Bis Music, a Successful Havana Record Company

Angel Romero April 10, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Bis Music, born six years ago, and producer of Grammy Winner La Rumba Soy Yo, is a commercial success that…

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General News

Recording Project Comes to Life in Matanzas

Angel Romero April 10, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Matanzas, Cuba – For the first time in the Matanzas province music scene, a high tech recording project comes to life to promote…

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Events

Drums will be heard in PERCUBA 2003

Angel Romero April 10, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – The Cuban Percussionists Society announced the 14th International Percussion Festival of “PERCUBA 2003,” April 15-19, at the Amadeo Roldan Theater…

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Events

Cuban Singer Ibrahim Ferrer to Sing in Puerto Rico

Angel Romero April 10, 2003

(Prensa Latina) San Juan, Puerto Rico – Cuban musician Ibrahim Ferrer, member of the 1998 Grammy Award winning Buena Vista Social Club project, will perform…

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Events

Cuban Musicians Demand Freedom for the Five

Angel Romero April 10, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Azucar Negra, one of the first Cuban bands mixing popular music (son, salsa, timba) with socio-political lyrics, will start a…

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General News

Homage to Adalberto Alvarez for his 30-year Career

Angel Romero April 10, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Camagüey, Cuba – Adalberto Alvarez Zayas received the title of Illustrious Son of Camagüey Province, where he started the career that has turned…

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Tour Announcements

LoJo and DuOud on tour together in the UK

Angel Romero April 10, 2003

Paris, France – If you’re in the UK this month you can feast your ears on two leading French world music groups. Lo’Jo and DuOud…

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Events

Concert for Peace with Yair Dalal

Angel Romero April 9, 2003

San Francisco, USA – The most acclaimed musician, composer and peace activist from Israel will perform in Berkeley with his Group Al Ol as part…

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Articles

The Irresistible Rhythms of Bhangra

Angel Romero April 8, 2003 1 Comment bhangraIndian musicPunjabi music

Bhangra was born sometime between the 14th and 15th centuries and is now regarded to be the one of the oldest folk dances in the…

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