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    Faris Ishaq Takes the Palestinian Ney to the Future on Solo Album ‘JASAD’

    Faris Ishaq – JASAD (self-release, 2026) Bethlehem-born Palestinian ney (or nay) player and percussionist Faris Ishaq uses breath, rhythm, and Arabic musical tradition on JASAD…

    Madison Quinn September 10, 2026 No Comments
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    Rite of Strings’ Extraordinary Debut, Dust and the Moon

    Rite of Strings – Dust and the Moon (Bright Shiny Things, 2026) Dust and the Moon is the debut album by a remarkable act called…

    Angel Romero September 8, 2026 No Comments
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    A Teahouse Exile, Tuned to Badakhshan

    Panjshanbe Maftun – Made in Lyublino: Afghan Songs (Antonovka Records / Hindukush Tapes, 2026) Recorded on 15 January 2024 at the Afghan teahouse Takhar in…

    Tyler Bennet September 7, 2026 No Comments
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    King Ayisoba Teams With Adrian Sherwood for Seventh Album ‘Pure Confusion’

    King Ayisoba — Pure Confusion (MAIS UM MAIS, 2026) Ghanaian musician King Ayisoba‘s seventh album, Pure Confusion, presents a captiovating mix of Ghanaian roots music,…

    Angel Romero September 6, 2026 No Comments
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    Birdvox’s Shamming The Drama Soars on Folk Instinct, Stumbles on Pop Ambition

    Birdvox – Shamming The Drama (Hudson Records, 2026) New British folk outfit Birdvox packs serious pedigree on Shamming The Drama. Sarah Hayes, Inge Thomson, Jenny…

    Ryan Emmert September 4, 2026 No Comments
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    Frank Maza Connects Madrid and Boston on ‘Back Then’ With Chucho Valdés and Javier Limón

    World Music Central News Room September 10, 2026 No Comments
  • Jah Bast Shadow of the Future cover artwork. a photo of a young black boy lifting his arm.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Bast and Future

    Tom Orr September 4, 2026 No Comments
  • Laurelyn Dossett - How Many Moons cover artwork. A colorful folk-art-style album cover featuring a red-orange coyote filled with floral and geometric patterns against an orange moon and blue starry sky. “LAURELYN DOSSETT” appears prominently across the center, with “HOW MANY MOONS” curved along the upper left.
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    Laurelyn Dossett Shares “How Many Moons” Music Video

    World Music Central News Room September 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Shy-Anne Hovorka — Raise My Fist cover artwork. A colorful illustrated cover showing a hand holding a black-and-white feather against a glowing sunset over water and rolling green hills. Ghostly figures appear in the golden sky, surrounded by flowers, trees, and exposed roots. The title “Raise My Fist” appears prominently above, with Shy-Anne Hovorka and Suckle Creek Drum Group & Friends credited below.
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    Shy-Anne Hovorka Unites More Than 30 Indigenous and Ally Artists on “Raise My Fist”

    World Music Central News Room August 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Black and white photo of Sheila Chandra with hands holding her head.
    Music videos

    Sheila Chandra Presents “Lament of McCrimmon / Song of the Banshee”

    World Music Central News Room August 27, 2026 No Comments
  • Shovel Dance Collective — Photo by Brad Gilbert. a set of three horizontal sepia photos of the band members.
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    Shovel Dance Collective Announce ‘Everything in Readiness,’ Share First Single

    World Music Central News Room August 26, 2026 No Comments

Thalerg - Quien Podera Concertar cover artwork. A photo of a tropical beach with palm trees and a boat.
Music videos Single reviews

Swinging Bossa Nova by Thalerg

Tom Orr June 26, 2024 No Comments Brazilian musicsambaThalergworld music

Bossa Nova has long had worldwide recognizability, and that is as it should be. Parisian pianist and composer Thalerg has his own authentic take called…

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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.
Album reviews

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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Events

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 - Mestiço Atlântico cover artwork. Photo by Nana Sousa
Album reviews

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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