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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 black and white photo. Frank in front of microphone.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Shovel Dance Collective Announce ‘Everything in Readiness,’ Share First Single

    World Music Central News Room August 26, 2026 No Comments

La Delio Valdez band photo, outdoors.
Tour Announcements

La Delio Valdez Announce European Tour: July and October 2024

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2024 No Comments Argentine musiccumbiaLa Delio Valdezworld music

La Delio Valdez, Argentina’s leading cumbia band, was founded in Buenos Aires in 2009. As a musicians’ cooperative, they have crafted a unique style that…

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Tablao de Tango - De Alcohol a Desamor cover artwork.
Album reviews

Tablao de Tango Explores the Bedrock of Tango

Iliana Cabrera May 25, 2024 No Comments Argentine musicTablao de Tangotangoworld music

Tablao de Tango – De Alcohol y Desamor (Geomuse – Caramba Records, 2024) Tablao de Tango delves deeply and beautifully into the origins of tango,…

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Rebecca Frazier, walking by a shore.
Music videos

Rebecca Frazier Reveals New Single ‘Available’

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2024 No Comments Rebecca Frazierworld music

Rebecca Frazier has released her new single, “Available,” under Compass Records. This track explores themes of commitment and infidelity, portraying a bride’s disillusionment as her…

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Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 Flamenco Capital poster. A collage with photos of the 3 artists.
Events

Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 to Present Flamenco Capital

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2024 No Comments Atenea ToroFlamencoFlamenco CapitalLaura FúnezPastora AndradesSonido Madrid en Vivoworld music

The Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 series highlights the richness, quality, and artistic diversity of Madrid’s music scene, and flamenco is a significant part of…

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Leftover Salmon – Grass Roots cover artwork. A very colorful design featuring multiple objects like musical instruments, a sun, an old vinyl player, etc.
Album reviews

‘Grass Roots’ Highlights the Energetic Spirit of Jamgrass Band, Leftover Salmon

Ryan Emmert May 24, 2024 No Comments BluegrassjamgrassLeftover Salmonnewgrassworld music

Leftover Salmon – Grass Roots (Compass Records, 2023) Leftover Salmon, a Colorado-based band, has established a significant presence in the acoustic, progressive bluegrass and jamgrass…

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The Zawose Queens - Maisha cover artwork. a photo of the two women sitting and standing over a Land Rover holding drums.
Music videos

The Zawose Queens Unveil ‘Maisha’ Video

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2024 No Comments Tanzanian musicThe Zawose Queensworld music

New Tanzanian act The Zawose Queens have released a music video titled “Maisha.” Real World Records recently signed The Zawose Queens. The group is led…

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Frente Abierto with Israel and Lela - Photo by Romualdo Sagrada
Music videos

Frente Abierto Presents its Groundbreaking Flamenco

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2024 No Comments FlamencoFrente Abiertoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Frente Abierto with Israel Fernández and Lela Soto – Photo by Romualdo Sagrada) Frente Abierto, a collective of musicians from southern Spain, mix…

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Airboxes – Confluence cover artwork. A coastal landscape.
Album reviews

The Riveting Accordion Confluence of Airboxes

Sonia Keller May 22, 2024 No Comments accordionAirboxesBelgian folk musicworld fusionworld music

Airboxes – Confluence (Trad Records, 2024) Airboxes is the name of a Belgian folk duo that specializes in innovative squeeze box music. Composers Guus Herremans…

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Music videos

Cem Yildiz introduces World-Electro from Anatolia

World Music Central News Room May 22, 2024 No Comments Alevi musicCem YildizTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Known as the “Modern-day troubadour,” Cem Yildiz passionately explores Anatolian and Alevi-Bektashi music, delivering captivating performances imbued with shamanic essence. Utilizing electrified saz and vocals,…

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Pirineos Sur 2024 poster.
Events

Ricky Martin, Loreena McKennitt, and Lila Downs, Headliners at Pirineos Sur 2024

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2024 No Comments Lila DownsLoreena McKennittPirineos SurRicky MartinSara Barasworld music

Pirineos Sur, the most significant music event in Aragon and one of Spain’s longest-standing festivals, with over 30 years of history, is all set for…

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