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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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    The Many Faces of Karsh Kale’s Dust

    Karsh Kale – Dust (Six Degrees, 2026) Karsh Kale returns in 2026 with Dust, his first full-length solo album in a decade. Tthe project expands…

    Madison Quinn August 14, 2026 No Comments
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    Purple With Purpose

    I’m the first to admit that I have no clear definition for the term “world music.” I do, however, know that longstanding band Ancient Future…

    Tom Orr August 12, 2026 No Comments
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    Elena Moon Park Announces Nothing Is Ordinary, A Collaborative All-Ages Album

    Elena Moon Park – Nothing Is Ordinary (Adhyâropa Records, 2026) Elena Moon Park’s third all-ages album, Nothing Is Ordinary, brings together reimagined folk and children’s…

    Madison Quinn August 11, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Hanoun Brass Band From New Orleans to Palestine cover artwork
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    Second Line Levantine

    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Rhiannon Giddens Freight Train video cover artwork. An image of Giddens holding a banjo.
    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
  • Gráinne Brady The Highest Blossom cover artwork. Tree branches with flowers.
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    Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”

    World Music Central News Room August 4, 2026 No Comments

General News

Dance Day April 29th 2001 in Bangkok

Angel Romero April 19, 2001

Bangkok, Thailand – UNESCO originally initiated “Dance Day” back in 1982, every year since; the event has been held on 29th April in all major…

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Exiled Artists Refuse Contacts With Fellow Cubans

Angel Romero April 18, 2001

(Prensa Latina) San José, Costa Rica – Exiled artists refuse contacts with the island’s fellow countrymen, stated singer-song writer Pablo Milanés in San José (Costa…

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Transglobal Underground’s Latest CD

Angel Romero April 17, 2001

Los Angeles, USA – On April 17 the global music collective known as TransGlobal Underground released its new album on Mondo Rhythmica/Ark 21 Records. With…

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Popular Cuban Musician Remembered

Angel Romero April 13, 2001

(Prensa Latina) Bayamo, Cuba –  The artistic creation of Manzanillo singer songwriter Carlos Puebla (1917- 1989) places him among popular Cuban music’s top musicians, said…

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New CD by Chookasian Armenian Ensemble

Angel Romero April 10, 2001

San Francisco, USA – Avantagan (7/8 Music Productions) is the new album by John Chookasezian, a native of New York, who has been playing Armenian…

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Percuba 2001, the Best of World Percussion

Angel Romero April 10, 2001

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – The best of Cuban percussion and over 60 foreign musicians are currently performing at the 12th Percuba International Festival, April 17-21…

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Nominations for Cubadisco 2001 Awards

Angel Romero April 7, 2001

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba- The CUBADISCO 2001 International Fair has nominated 64 CDs to compete for 28 awards on May 16-20 in Havana. Among the…

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Indie Awards Finalists Announced

Angel Romero April 6, 2001 Irshad KhanKayhan KalhorNass MarrakechOliver MtukudziSavina YannatouSelim SeslerSusana SeivaneThomas MapfumoTom Landa & the Paperboys

Whistesburg, USA – The Association for Independent Music (AFIM) has announced the finalists for the Indie Awards, the most important music awards for the independent…

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Missing You-Mi Yeewnii, New Baaba Maal CD

Angel Romero April 6, 2001 Baaba Maal

London, England – Missing You….Mi Yeewnii  is the new album by Senegalese singer Baaba Maal. It sees Baaba Maal focusing on the acoustic, poetic side…

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DJ Smash Remixes Jazz and World Music

Angel Romero April 3, 2001

New York City, USA – Remix pioneer, DJ Smash, has recorded an album of remixes titled Phonography: a Blue Note Mix. The 14-track remix album includes…

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