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    My Treasured Land Turns Cabin Fever Into Celtic Folk Joy

    Counter’s Creek – My Treasured Land (OOB Records, 2025) Counter’s Creek’s dazzling new album, My Treasured Land, summarizes five years of life spent in London,…

    Angel Romero March 4, 2026 No Comments
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    Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy Back to Irish Roots

    Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy – Cosán Casta (self-released, 2025) Cosán Casta is an exquisite work that reimagines Irish traditional music through masterfully crafted…

    Angel Romero March 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Shane Shanahan Weaves Global, Jazz, Rock, and Minimalist Traditions on Audacity

    Shane Shanahan – Audacity (Live) (Bright Shiny Things, 2025) With Audacity (Live), virtuoso percussionist Shane Shanahan presents a striking document of global musical dialogue recorded…

    Tyler Bennet March 2, 2026 No Comments
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    Sweet Addis Goodbye: A Lost Ethiopian Classic Returns

    Mulukèn Mellèssè – Mulukèn Mellèssè with The Dahlak Band (Heavenly Sweetness, 2025) This is a long-awaited reissue of Mulukèn Mellèssè with The Dahlak Band, one…

    Angel Romero February 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Instrumental Tone Poems From The Black Mountains of Wales

    Peiriant – Plant (Recordiau NAWR Records, 2026) Welsh avant-folk duo Peiriant, Rose Linn-Pearl on violin, Dan Linn-Pearl on electric guitar, return with Plant. They present…

    Ryan Emmert February 27, 2026 No Comments
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    Getting Busy

    Tom Orr March 4, 2026 No Comments
  • An earth-toned cover centers on a white, rounded arch that frames a series of nested, red-orange arches receding inward, creating a tunnel-like effect. At the focal point sits a small sunburst symbol. The background blends orange, rust, and green with a grainy, weathered finish. “Santo Domingo” appears handwritten at the top, while “Alborea” is scrawled across the bottom.
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    Alborea Takes Marchena For A Spin With “Santo Domingo”

    World Music Central News Room February 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood cover artwork. A red and black photo of Albright playing guitar.
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    Todd Albright Channels Pre-War Blues On New Slide Single

    World Music Central News Room February 27, 2026 No Comments
  • Yango Roots World of Competition cover artwork. An illustration of a lion's head with Jamaican flag colors.
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    Win or Lose

    Tom Orr February 26, 2026 No Comments
  • Dlù Lumina cover artwork. An abstract cover split into two contrasting sections. The left side features a vertical band of marbled teal and white, with faint, blurred yellow lettering partially visible. The right side glows in orange, pink, and gold.
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    Dlù’s Joyful Scottish-Funk Crossover Single ‘Lumina’

    World Music Central News Room February 25, 2026 No Comments
  • Jorge Aguilar y Sus Embelecos Eres Tú Mi Rosa cover artwork. an illustration of a colombian manseen from the back. He is wearing traditional clothe and a country hat , holding a drum on his shoulder. Pink and orange neon colors.
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    Colombia Meets Senegal

    Tom Orr February 24, 2026 No Comments

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Album reviews

South American Pinnacles

Tom Orr October 31, 2023 No Comments Brazilian musiccandombegafieirasambaUruguayan musicValeria Matznerworld music

There are significant differences between adjacent South American countries Brazil and Uruguay. Size is the most readily obvious, and the degree of influence that results…

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New Releases

Scottish Artist Ailie Robertson Unveils Cradle Song

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2023 No Comments Ailie RobertsonCeltic musicharpworld music

Harp player Ailie Robertson has a new single out titled “Cradle Song.” This piece is a version of J.S Skinner’s beautiful lullaby, Cradle Song. Ailie…

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Interview with innovative Zimbabwean Musician and Composer Edgar Muzah

Angel Romero October 30, 2023 1 Comment Edgar Muzahworld fusionworld music

Edgar Muzah, also known as “Eddiebass” is a highly talented Zimbabwean born bass player, mbira player and music producer based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.…

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Exploring Diasporic Roots: Triana y Luca’s ‘Fragmentos del Olvido’ EP

Iliana Cabrera October 30, 2023 No Comments Triana y Lucaworld fusionworld music

Triana y Luca – Fragmentos del Olvido (Triana y Luca, 2023) Fragmentos del Olvido is a collection of stories and sounds sewn into different styles…

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Mbira: the Entrancing Zimbabwean Thumb Piano

Angel Romero October 29, 2023 No Comments mbiraShona musicworld fusionworld musicZimbabweZimbabwean music

The mbira, also known as the “thumb piano,” is a distinctive Zimbabwean percussion instrument. As an idiophone, it features resonant solid components integrated into its…

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Album reviews

Carmen Souza Sings About Interrelations in Difficult Times

Iliana Cabrera October 29, 2023 No Comments Carmen Souzaworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Carmen Souza – Interconnectedness (Galileo Music Communication, 2022) Interconnectedness is the title of highly talented Portuguese vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Carmen Souza‘s 10th album. Indeed,…

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Album reviews

100 Years Of Dubs, A Must-Have for Reggae Enthusiasts

Dymond October 28, 2023 No Comments DubJoe Gibbs And The ProfessionalsReggaeworld music

Joe Gibbs And The Professionals – 100 Years Of Dubs (Doctor Bird, 2023) Joe Gibbs and The Professionals’ latest release, 100 Years Of Dubs on…

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Album reviews

The High Kings Deliver Remarkable “The Road Not Taken”

Douglas Sanders October 27, 2023 1 Comment Irish folk musicThe High Kings

The High Kings – The Road Not Taken (2023) The Road Not Taken is the latest offering from Irish band The High Kings. It is…

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Awards

Osso Sacro Triumphs at the 16th ‘Premio Andrea Parodi’ World Music Contest

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2023 No Comments Andrea Parodi AwardItalian musicOsso SacroPremio Andrea Parodiworld fusionworld music

Osso Sacro, hailing from Campania, emerged triumphant at the 16th edition of the prestigious “Premio Andrea Parodi” World Music contest. The event was held from…

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Album reviews

Innovative African Yoga Album Sets the Tone for Spiritual Wellness in 2023

Claudia Taylor October 25, 2023 No Comments African musicworld fusionworld musicyoga music

Various Artists – Putumayo Presents – African Yoga (Putumayo World Music, 2023) Yoga, a revered practice embraced by millions worldwide, is used to enhance well-being,…

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