Evolving Pan-African Music Act Okavango African Orchestra Unveil ‘Migration’
Okavango African Orchestra – Migration (Okavango African Orchestra, 2023) On November 1, 2023, Okavango released their third album titled Migration, “Our music is not static,…
Blues Powerhouse Ronnie Baker Brooks
Ronnie Baker Brooks, a prominent figure in the world of blues music, is the son of the late blues legend, Lonnie Brooks. Nevertheless, Ronnie has…
Josemi Carmona to Lead Flamenco Jam at Sala Villanos in Madrid
One of the most restless flamenco guitarists in recent years is Josemi Carmona, who will be leading the Flamenco Latin Jam next Thursday, January 11…
Pianist and vocalist Süeda Çatakoğlu Releases ‘Süeda Sings Sezen’ Album
Süeda Çatakoğlu – Süeda Sings Sezen (Ahenk Müzik, 2023) Süeda Çatakoğlu, a multifaceted artist excelling in singing, piano, arrangement, songwriting, and composition, presents her latest…
Feel-Good World Fusion Crossover Songs for a Radiant Day
Mahalakshmi & Emam’s new MahaMaya Band – A New Day (2023) Mahalakshmi & Emam have embarked on a new venture, the MahaMaya Band, and their…
Kora Player Ablaye Cissoko and Accordion Player Cyrille Brotto to Perform at Nimoy Stage, January 20
Renowned Senegalese kora virtuoso, Ablaye Cissoko, and accomplished French accordionist-composer, Cyrille Brotto, are set to captivate audiences at UCLA’s Nimoy Stage on January 20, 2024.…
The Light Remains Bright
Rightly hailed as an influential band themselves, Talking Heads was also a band that absorbed influences. Their 1980 album Remain In Light incorporated rhythms, arrangements,…
Dunja Knebl & Adam Semijalac Explore Rare Traditional Croatian Folk Songs that Relate to War
Dunja Knebl & Adam Semijalac – Moje srce se reskoli (self released, 2023) Dunja Knebl and Adam Semijalac have released a joint album titled Moje…
World Music Central’s Best World Music Albums of 2023
World Music Central presents its list of Best World Music albums of 2023 in alphabetical order. Additionally, we include the Best Rising Artists, Best Compilation…
Rediscover the Dancehall Magic of Sugar Minott and Johnny Osbourne
Sugar Minott / Johnny Osbourne – Bitter Sweet / Reggae On Broadway (Doctor Bird/Cherry Red, 2023) Absolutely thrilled to present to you two gems of…