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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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  • 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.
    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.
    Music videos

    Manu Chao and Alexandre Carlo Join Playing For Change’s Amazon Advocacy Project

    World Music Central News Room June 22, 2026 No Comments
  • Rodrigo y Gabriela Monster. A manga-style illustration of Rodrigo y Gabriela.
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    Rodrigo y Gabriela Team With Naoki Urasawa for New “Monster” Video

    World Music Central News Room June 21, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

Salif Keita – Moffou

Tom Orr March 31, 2003

Salif Keita Moffou (Universal Music 8527, 2002) From his days as featured singer with the Rail Band and Les Ambassadeurs through his high-profile solo career,…

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Album reviews

Mamar Kassey – Alatoumi

Tom Orr March 31, 2003

Mamar Kassey Alatoumi (World Village 470003, 2002) Even if your global music collection is fairly extensive, chances are you don’t own a great deal of…

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Album reviews

Tania Libertad – Costa Negra

Tom Orr March 31, 2003

Tania Libertad Costa Negra (World Village 468014, 2002) Peru’s Tania Libertad could be categorized alongside Susana Baca easily enough. Both women base their sound around…

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New CDs and digital releases

Euro Lounge

Angel Romero March 30, 2003

New York, USA – Putumayo released this week the follow up to the commercially successful World Lounge collection. Euro Lounge features a range of artists…

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General News

Omara Portuondo recording new album

Angel Romero March 28, 2003

London, England – Omara Portuondo, known for her recordings with the Buena Vista Social Club, is currently recording a new album. The CD, produced by…

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Tour Announcements

Tempest Spring Tour

Angel Romero March 28, 2003

California, USA – Celtic rock band Tempest will be on tour to promote its new album, Shapeshifter. Tempest has been recording and performing since 1988,…

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New CDs and digital releases

New CD by Boris Kovac & Ladaaba Orchest

Angel Romero March 27, 2003

Berlin, Germany – Ballads at the End of Time is the title of the new album by Sebian act Boris Kovac & Ladaaba Orchest. The…

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Events

Cuban "Women in Jazz" Show Announced

Angel Romero March 27, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – A group of Cuban female musicians and singers will present at Havana’s La Zorra y el Cuervo club March 28…

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General News

Buena Fe Duo Gathers Thousands against the War

Angel Romero March 27, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Cuban duo Buena Fe performed this week in a mass concert at Havana’s José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune expressing a commitment…

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General News

Interceltic Festival in Portugal

World Music Central News Room March 27, 2003

Porto, Portugal – The city of Porto will host the 13th edition of the Festival Intercéltico do Porto. The event will take place April 3-5…

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