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    Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate Steps Forward as Bandleader on ‘Sobra Blues’

    Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate – Sobra Dance (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Gaoussou “Sobra” Kouyate takes the lead on Sobra Blues, an eight-track album produced…

    Tyler Bennet August 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Frederico7 Builds a Brazil Beyond Borders on ‘Brasileirôu’

    Frederico7 – Brasileirôu (Lion’s Lair Records, 2026) On Brasileirôu, Frederico7 treats Brazil as an inner geography. On its 12 songs, the Brazilian-born songwriter brings together…

    Angel Romero August 19, 2026 No Comments
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    The Rabab Remembers the Future: Sareban’s Echoes in the Weave

    Sareban – Echoes in the Weave (Worlds Within Worlds, 2026) On Echoes in the Weave, Swiss-born Afghan rabab player Mathieu Clavel, who records as Sareban,…

    Tyler Bennet August 18, 2026 No Comments
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    Polyphonic Vocal Group, Kitka Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Kolo

    Kitka – Kolo (Six Degrees Records, 2026) The legendary multigenerational women’s polyphonic vocal group, Kitka has a brand-new album titled Kolo. This lovely, exquisite and…

    Madison Quinn August 16, 2026 No Comments
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    Chamber Folk Act Medusa Quartet’s Debut Inspired by Japanese Kintsugi

    Medusa Quartet — Weaving Gold in Broken Places (self-released, 2026) Weaving Gold in Broken Places is the first full-length album by Toronto chamber-folk ensemble Medusa…

    Tyler Bennet August 15, 2026 No Comments
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  • Protoje standing outdoors. Behind him, a landscape of white mountains.
    Music videos

    Protoje and Stephen Marley Address Global Injustice in ‘1000 Lashes’ Video

    World Music Central News Room August 22, 2026 No Comments
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    Music videos Single reviews

    Second Line Levantine

    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
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    Music videos

    Rhiannon Giddens Revisits Elizabeth Cotten’s “Freight Train”

    World Music Central News Room August 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Rootless Dam Mast Qalandar cover artwork. A cover featuring repeating red floral motifs, stretched out arms touching each other, and yellow-pink lettering reading “DAM MAST QALANDAR.” A central pink starburst contains the artist name “ROOTLESS,” all set against bright blue and lavender geometric shapes.
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    Rootless Connects Romani and Punjabi Traditions on “Dam Mast Qalandar”

    World Music Central News Room August 7, 2026 No Comments
  • Donguille.pe No Vuelvo Atrás cover artwork. The album cover features a hand-drawn illustration of a person playing a classical guitar, with the figure formed almost entirely from repeated black typography spelling the artist's name. The guitar is lightly tinted in pink, while scattered musical notes float around the musician.
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    Forward Ever

    Tom Orr August 6, 2026 No Comments
  • Mairi McGillivray - 'S Mòr mo Chùram cover artwork. Mairi wearing a white dress standing in a grass field.
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    Mairi McGillivray Unveils ‘S Mòr mo Chùram

    World Music Central News Room August 5, 2026 No Comments

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Events

Frigg and Góbé, Headliners at Haapavesi Folk Music Festival 2024

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2024 No Comments Finnish musicHaapavesi Folk Music Festivalworld music

The 2024 edition of Haapavesi Folk Music Festival will take place June 27–29. Haapavesi Folk Music Festival’s (founded in 1989) program includes Finnish and international…

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“Georgia Rain” by Jaelee Roberts Captures Heartbreak with Accuracy

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2024 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Jaelee Roberts’ new single, produced by bassist Byron House, features her robust and subtle vocals. In addition, “Georgia Rain” (Mountain Home Music Company) features some…

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Junior Sisk - If There's a Will There's a Way cover artwork. A crcked pavement with an orange flower growing inside one of the cracks.
Album reviews

Junior Sisk’s Enduring Bluegrass Highlighted in ‘If There’s a Will There’s a Way’

Angel Romero June 24, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

Junior Sisk – If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records, 2024) Junior Sisk, a prominent artist in the classic bluegrass scene, has…

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Grupo Polo Montañez - Joyas del Guajiro cover artwork - Design by Lester Campa Melo. An image of two trees reflected on a lake. The two trees and their reflections form a guitar.
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Grupo Polo Montañez Drops Timeless ‘Joyas del Guajiro’

Iliana Cabrera June 23, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicGrupo Polo MontañezPolo Montañezworld music

Grupo Polo Montañez – Joyas del Guajiro (Lusafrica, 2024) Grupo Polo Montañez, composed of former musicians of the late singer, is releasing a new album…

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New Single “Don’t Come Knockin’” by Crandall Creek

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2024 No Comments BluegrassCrandall Creekworld music

Crandall Creek has released a new bluegrass single, “Don’t Come Knockin’,” featuring lead vocals by Carly Greer. Band leader, guitarist, and primary songwriter Jerry Andrews…

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Sommelo Nordic Border Festival Announces 2024 Lineup

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2024 No Comments Estonian musicFinnish musicSommeloworld music

Folk and world music festival Sommelo is set to take place June 26-29, 2024. Sommelo is a unique festival held on both sides of the…

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Steve Earle Reveals Reinvention of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad”

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2024 No Comments country musicrockSteve EarleTom Pettyworld music

Steve Earle’s reimagined version of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad” is now available. The new single is from the tribute album, Petty Country: A Country…

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David Leon Palmetto single artwork. A light tan background, a simple vertical line painted with different colors.
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David Leon’s Flawless Fusion of Sax and Gayageum

Tom Orr June 21, 2024 No Comments David Leonworld fusionworld jazz

Heard any unusual but perfect jazz fusions lately? If not, give a listen to “Palmetto,” a lullaby of an instrumental by American saxophonist David Leon.…

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Ruca Rebordão Visits the Sounds of Angola, Brazil, and Portugal

Iliana Cabrera June 21, 2024 No Comments Ruca Rebordãoworld music

Ruca Rebordão – Mestiço Atlântico (RUMA Records, 2024) Ruca Rebordão, a seasoned musician known for his contributions to over 200 albums and his roles in…

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Artist Profiles

Muwashshah Specialists Fatima Zahra Qortobi and Abdelkader Ghayt

Douglas Sanders June 20, 2024 No Comments Abdelkader GhaytFatima Zahra QortobimoaxajamuwashshahSufi musicworld music

The muwashshah, also known as moaxaja, is a distinguished poetic genre conceived and refined by Muqaddam ibn Muafá al-Cabri (alternatively spelled Moukaddam Ibn Mouafa of…

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