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    Elif Sanchez Collaborates with O Kwarteto and International Guest Artists on Así pues…

    Elif Sanchez – Así pues… (Pasion Turca, 2026) Turkish singer-songwriter Elif Sanchez’s fourth album , Así pues…, was recorded in collaboration with Madrid-based multinational string…

    Angel Romero July 8, 2026 No Comments
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    Tanzanian Ensemble Msindaba Jazz Band Documents Dar es Salaam’s Tarumbeta Tradition on Debut EP

    Msindaba Jazz Band – Msindaba Jazz Band (Imetoka Collective, 2026) Dar es Salaam ensemble Msindaba Jazz Band recently released its self-titled debut EP. The four-track…

    Angel Romero July 5, 2026 No Comments
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    Vaiano’s Paisanos Revisit Early 20th-Century Immigrant String-Band Music On Debut Album

    Vaiano’s Paisanos – Vaiano’s Paisanos (Jalopy Records, 2026) String band Vaiano’s Paisanos features Rachel Meirs on violin and mandolin, Maxwell Apra on mandolin, tenor banjo,…

    Angel Romero July 4, 2026 No Comments
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    Paolo Angeli and Tenore Murales de Orgosolo Unite Sardinian Traditions on Vinti ‘E Maju

    Paolo Angeli & Tenore Murales de Orgosolo – Vinti ‘E Maju (ANMA / RER Megacorp, 2026) Paolo Angeli and Tenore Murales de Orgosolo build bridges…

    Iliana Cabrera July 2, 2026 No Comments
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    Kasbah Rockers And Amin Wayne Honor Fumban On Aouana Foumban

    Kasbah Rockers feat. Amin Wayne – Aouana Foumban (Barraka El Farnatshi Prod., 2026) Kasbah Rockers and Amin Wayne’s 2026 project is a six-track mini album…

    Madison Quinn June 30, 2026 No Comments
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  • Jb Trombone Marcus Garvey cover artwork. A tropical sunset with the sun disappearing bhind a water hotizon and three palm trees.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Brandishing a Brass Spear

    Tom Orr July 9, 2026 No Comments
  • Lonesome River Band -Summertime. An image of a watermelon cut in half.
    Music videos

    Lonesome River Band Celebrates Summer Nostalgia on New Single “Summertime”

    World Music Central News Room July 7, 2026 No Comments
  • A cover dominated by golden yellow, orange, and deep red hues. Intricate mandala-like floral and geometric patterns radiate across the image, with stylized flames and leaf motifs.
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    Start the Day Right

    Tom Orr July 6, 2026 No Comments
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    Music videos

    Shannon Slaughter Introduces ‘Child of the Mountain’ Single

    World Music Central News Room July 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Hamraaz Abar Kuh cover artwork. An illustration of two musicians looking at a vast mountain landscape.
    Music videos Single reviews

    A Different Kind of Dutch Treat

    Tom Orr July 4, 2026 No Comments
  • Fran Cortés Maní. The cover features a sepia-toned, hand-drawn illustration of the three performers standing side by side beneath the title “Maní” in large brush-style lettering. The central figure smiles while gesturing with one hand, while the two figures on either side handclap and interact with her.
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    Fran Cortés Unveils ‘Maní’ Video with Rocío Soto and Miguel de Antílopez

    World Music Central News Room July 3, 2026 No Comments

Giuliano Gabriele - Basta! cover artwork by Jules Lahana
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Giuliano Gabriele Delves Into Cathartic Journeys and Southern Italian Influences on Basta!

Sonia Keller February 24, 2024 No Comments accordionGiuliano GabrieleItalian musicworld fusionworld music

Giuliano Gabriele – Basta! (Coming Musicart / InOuïe Distribution, 2024) Giuliano Gabriele‘s latest recording, Basta! is a cathartic exploration of the rhythms from the vibrant…

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Events

Mujeres en Vivo 2024: Female talent to Take Over Madrid’s Stages March 8-31, 2024

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2024 No Comments MadridMujeres en Vivo 2024world music

Mujeres en Vivo 2024 (Women Live 2024) is set to present 72 live music projects in 33 venues throughout Madrid, Spain during March 2024. The…

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Armchair Boogie - Photo by Dan Waterman. Band photo standing on a rock.
Artist Profiles

Jamgrass Band Armchair Boogie

Ryan Emmert February 23, 2024 No Comments Armchair BoogieBluegrassworld music

(headline image: Armchair Boogie – Photo by Dan Waterman) Armchair Boogie plays progressive bluegrass, although their music has also been described as jamgrass, newgrass, and…

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Photo extracted from the video“Com Passaporte de Coelho" by Boémia
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Boémia’s Accordion Fueled “Com Passaporte de Coelho”

Tom Orr February 23, 2024 No Comments BoémiaPortuguese musicworld music

The mainly acoustic “Com Passaporte de Coelho” is a jaunty, satisfying piece of accordion-led fun from Portugal’s Boémia.

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Aziza Brahim - Mawja cover artwork. a beautiful photo of the Sahara desert.
Album reviews

Aziza Brahim Honors Sahrawi Tradition and Embraces New Sounds

Angel Romero February 23, 2024 No Comments Aziza BrahimSaharawi musicworld fusionworld music

Aziza Brahim – Mawja (Glitterbeat, 2024) Aziza Brahim‘s fifth album, Mawja, set for release on February 23rd, 2024, features her signature mix of Saharan and…

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Natascha Rogers - Onaida cover artwork. an illustration of a green giant ape holding a small figure on its finger.
Album reviews

Natascha Rogers Crafts soul-stirring music that transcends borders

Iliana Cabrera February 22, 2024 No Comments Natascha Rogersworld fusionworld music

Natascha Rogers – Onaida (No Format!, 2024) Natascha Rogers’ latest musical venture, Onaida serves as a serene refuge from the cacophony of modern life. Seeking…

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Music videos

La Yegros Reveals New Single “Bailarin”

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2024 No Comments Argentine musiccumbiaLa Yegrosworld fusionworld music

La Yegros has unveiled her latest single, “Bailarín,” marking the debut from her upcoming fourth studio album, Haz, slated for release at the end of…

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Lee Scratch Perry - Destiny cover artwork. A headshot of Lee Perry with his hands wearing rings.
Music videos

Lee Scratch Perry and Bob Riddim’s Comforting “Infinity Dub”

Dymond February 22, 2024 No Comments DubLee "Scratch" PerryReggaeworld music

The song “Infinity Dub” from the visionary album Destiny by musical shaman Lee Scratch Perry and Bob Riddim is an irie, captivating song that takes…

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Events

Chicago Flamenco Festival Unveils 2024 Program

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2024 No Comments Chicago Flamenco FestivalFlamencoworld music

The Chicago Flamenco Festival has revealed the 2024 program. The festival will feature leading flamenco musicians, singers and dancers from Spain. Opening Night: Historias de…

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Varijashree Venugopal - Ranjani artwork. An Indian pattern with four sets of hands clapping forming an X.
Music videos

Dazzling Carnatic Fusion by Varijashree Venugopal

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2024 9 Comments Indian classical musicIndian musicVarijashree Venugopalworld fusionworld music

Varijashree Venugopal has released her latest single, “Ranjani.” Inspired by her father’s melodies, which have resonated with her for over three decades, this song encapsulates…

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