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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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  • 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.
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    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

Jesús “El Sabas” concert poster. A photo of Jesús “El Sabas” playing guitar.
Events

Jesús “El Sabas” Brings Flamenco Lineage To Sonido Madrid En Vivo 26

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2026 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarJesús “El Sabas”world music

Jesús “El Sabas” will perform on Wednesday, May 13, as part of the Sonido Madrid En Vivo 26-San Isidro series at Teatro Tablao Flamenco Torero.…

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High Sierra Music Festival 2026 poster. Blue, yellow and pink colors. A listing of artists.
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High Sierra Finds New Ground in Grass Valley for 2026 Festival

World Music Central News Room May 8, 2026 No Comments AmericanaBluegrassfunkHigh Sierra Music FestivalReggaeworld music

High Sierra Music Festival will hold its 34th annual edition at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California, from July 2-5, 2026. The move…

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Abdel Benaddi — A Dream In Essaouira cover artwork. Gnawa musicians wearing blue robes and playing karkabas marching down a street, followed by drummers.
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Abdel Benaddi: Gnawa Tradition, Captured Live In Essaouira

Tyler Bennet May 8, 2026 No Comments Abdel BenaddiGnawaGnawa musicMoroccan musicworld music

Abdel Benaddi — A Dream In Essaouira (Worlds Within Worlds, 2024) Abdel Benaddi is a hereditary Gnawa musician from Essawira, Morocco, a coastal city known…

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Johnette Downing, Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas - My Little Snap Bean: Zydeco for Children cover artwork. A photo of the two artists. holding musical instruments.
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Johnette Downing And Nathan Williams Unite For Louisiana-Focused Children’s Zydeco Album

Madison Quinn May 7, 2026 No Comments Johnette DowningLouisiana musicNathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chasworld musicZydeco

Johnette Downing, Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas: My Little Snap Bean: Zydeco for Children (Wiggle Worm Records, 2026) Johnette Downing’s My Little Snap…

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A grotesque, cartoonish scene with a blue background packed with distorted faces. At the center, a suited figure wearing a “La Pera” sash is violently split open to reveal a snarling green reptile, with blood spraying outward. Three exaggerated characters surround him, a punk with a red mohawk, a woman in pink, and another suited man all in a chaotic, satirical style. The jagged red Reptilio title dominates the lower half, with a black panther-like creature embedded inside the lettering.
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Son Rompe Pera Question Power and Paranoia on “Reptilio”

World Music Central News Room May 6, 2026 No Comments marimbaMexican cumbiaMexican musicSon Rompe Peraworld music

Mexican band Son Rompe Pera have announced their third studio album with the new single “Reptilio” (Mixto Records). Produced by Grammy-winning musician and producer Adrian…

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A black-and-white cover featuring an ornate hamsa hand with a single eye at its center, set against a glowing circular burst that resembles an eclipse or halo. “Baklava Express” appears in metallic lettering across the top, while Sababa sits below in matching script.
Album reviews

Expressive and Impressive

Tom Orr May 6, 2026 No Comments Baklava ExpressBalkan musicMediterranean musicMiddle Eastern musicoudworld fusionworld music

Baklava Express – Sabába (self-released, 2026) For those of us who were quite taken by Baklava Express’s debut album Davka from three years ago, it’s…

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A grainy, greenish-toned photo shows an elderly man leaning in a doorway, partially obscured by a wire mesh fence in the foreground. At the top, text reads “Spinettango,” while a parody-style warning label near the bottom says “Precaución: Contiene Tango Explícito,” (caution explicit tango) with additional collaborator credits beneath.
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Spinettango Recasts Luis Alberto Spinetta Timeless Classics

Angel Romero May 5, 2026 No Comments Daniel MelingoDurazno SangrandoLitto NebbiaLos AltiyerosLuis Alberto SpinettaMimi Mauratangoworld music

Various Artists — Spinettango (Nacional Records, 2022) Nacional Records released Spinettango in 2022, a splendid tribute that recast songs by Luis Alberto “El Flaco” Spinetta…

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Breakfield Have Fun with “Pull Some Strings”

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2026 No Comments BluegrassBreakfieldworld music

Breakfield have shared “Pull Some Strings,” a new single from their forthcoming self-titled album, due June 12 on Rounder Records. The Nashville-raised band describes the…

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Brasil Calling Vol. 24 cover artwork. A white background with the word volume in large purple font.
New CDs and digital releases

Brasil Calling Vol. 24 Tunes Into A Wider Frequency

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2026 No Comments Brasil CallingBrazilian musicworld music

A new edition of Brasil Calling brings together 20 tracks that reflect the breadth of contemporary Brazilian music, where tradition meets experimentation and regional identity…

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Jody King - Jet Airliner cover artwork. An illustration of a Boeing jet.
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Jody King And Larry Cordle Recast “Jet Airliner” In Bluegrass Form

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2026 No Comments banjoBluegrassJody Kingworld music

Jody King has released a bluegrass version of the rock classic “Jet Airliner,” featuring Larry Cordle, via Mighty Cord Records. Cordle leads the track with…

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