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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…

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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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

Rod Picott - Starlight Tour cover artwork. A headshot of the artist.
Album reviews

Rod Picott Takes You on the Starlight Tour

Ryan Emmert April 13, 2024 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaRod Picottworld music

Rod Picott – Starlight Tour (Welding Rod Records, 2023) Rod Picott’s latest album, Starlight Tour, produced by musician and filmmaker Neilson Hubbard (known for collaborations…

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Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken playing guitars live.
Events

Guitarists Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken to Perform at S.F. International Arts Fest

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2024 No Comments Matthew MontfortTeja Gerkenworld fusionworld music

On May 10, 2024, at 8 PM, the Global Guitar Summit will present acclaimed acoustic guitarists Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken at the S.F. International…

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Music videos

T Bone Burnett Releases New Song “Sometimes I Wonder”

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2024 No Comments AmericanaT Bone Burnettworld music

(headline image: T Bone Burnett – photo by Dan Winters) Renowned artist T Bone Burnett has released a new song titled “Sometimes I Wonder,” featuring…

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Afro Celt Sound System in 2024. Photo of the 4 band members.
Tour Announcements

Afro Celt Sound System Announce 2024 UK Tour

World Music Central News Room April 12, 2024 No Comments Afro Celt Sound SystemCeltic musicworld fusionworld music

Afro Celt Sound System will embark on a comprehensive tour across the UK this Autumn, commencing at Islington Assembly Hall on October 9th. This marks…

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Dossel - Badoque covr artwork. A colorful design with circles, straight lines and curves.
Album reviews

Dossel Explores Futuristic Afro-Brazilian Sounds

Iliana Cabrera April 12, 2024 No Comments Afro-BrazilianBrazilian musicDosselworld fusionworld music

Dossel – Badoque (Dossel, 2023) Dossel launched his second album, Badoque, last year. Similar to his previous work, his compositions offer a unique perspective on…

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Wardruna - Hertan cover artwork. It shows a rune in the middle and Eivar on the right kneeling down.
Music videos

Wardruna Present Music Video for New Song “Hertan”

Angel Romero April 12, 2024 No Comments Nordic musicNorwegian musicScandinavian musicWardrunaworld music

Wardruna has unveiled a music video for their latest song, “Hertan,” providing a preview of their upcoming album during a period of songwriting inactivity. Collaborating…

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Charts

Casapalma Tops LIMúR, the Iberian Roots Music Chart Launched in April 2024

World Music Central News Room April 11, 2024 No Comments CasapalmaCasapalma Tops LIMúRIberian Roots Music ChartLIMúRPortuguese musicSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

LIMúR, the newly created Iberian Roots Music Chart, has revealed its first chart in April 2024. The album Montañesas (Raso Estudio, 2023) by Spanish band…

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Wardruna - Photo by Kim Öhrling
Artist Profiles

Wardruna, the Band that Resurrects the Viking Spirit

Angel Romero April 11, 2024 No Comments Nordic musicNorwegian musicScandinavian musicWardrunaworld music

(headline image: Wardruna in 2020 – Photo by Kim Öhrling) At the core of Wardruna’s ethos is the commitment to fostering new growth while fortifying…

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Kathryn Tickell
Music videos

Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening Roll Out Highway to Hermitage Video

World Music Central News Room April 11, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicKathryn TickellNorthumbrian pipesworld music

Piper Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening have released a music video for the track ‘Highway to Hermitage’ from The Darkening’s album Cloud Horizons, and features…

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Album reviews

Scott Sean White Excelling, Especially on Rough Days

Ryan Emmert April 11, 2024 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaScott Sean Whiteworld music

Scott Sean White – Even Better On the Bad Days (self-release, 2023) Scott Sean White steered clear of mainstream conventions on his album, Even on…

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