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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Start the Day Right

    Tom Orr July 6, 2026 No Comments
  • Shannon Slaughter - Child of the Mountain cover artwork. A cowboy hat on a wooden post.
    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.
    Music videos

    Fran Cortés Unveils ‘Maní’ Video with Rocío Soto and Miguel de Antílopez

    World Music Central News Room July 3, 2026 No Comments

Larry Cordle - How Could I Love Her So Much single cover
Music videos

Larry Cordle Launches New Single “How Could I Love Her So Much”

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2024 No Comments Bluegrasscountry musicLarry Cordle

Grammy award-winning country and bluegrass singer-songwriter Larry Cordle has released a new single, “How Could I Love Her So Much,” from his upcoming album scheduled…

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The Trials of Cato - band photo by Esme Mai
Events

The Trials of Cato to Showcase at Folk Alliance International 2024

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicThe Trials of Catoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: The Trials of Cato – photo by Esme Mai) Innovative Welsh folk music act The Trials of Cato is set to perform at…

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Abdallah Oumbadougou - Amghar cover artwork
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Amghar Unveils the enduring influence of Tuareg Icon Abdallah Oumbadougou

Douglas Sanders February 16, 2024 No Comments Abdallah Oumbadougoudesert bluesTuareg musicworld fusionworld music

Abdallah Oumbadougou – Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol. 1 (Petaluma Records, 2024) The album Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol.…

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Events

Shahid Parvez to Perform at Roulette in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2024 No Comments Indian classical musicShahid Parvezworld music

Shahid Parvez is set to perform on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:00pm at Roulette in New York City The world-renowned Shahid Parvez, one of…

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Dan Bau
Articles

Dan Bau, the One-String Zither of Vietnam

Angel Romero February 15, 2024 No Comments dan bauVietnamese musicworld music

The dan bau is a one-string zither native to Vietnam. Initially, the dan bau had only four components: a bamboo cylinder, a wooden stick, half…

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Photo extracted from Ironing Board Sam Man of the Street" Video. Sam inside a car.
Music videos

Ironing Board Sam Launches “Man of the Street” Video

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2024 No Comments Ironing Board Sam

Blues musician Ironing Board Sam has rolled out a new video titled “Man of the Street.” Sammie Moore was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.…

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ZA! + Perrate - Jolifanto cover artwork. A mechanical device.
Album reviews

Jolifanto, From Deep Flamenco to Electronica and Beyond

Angel Romero February 15, 2024 No Comments

ZA! + Perrate – Jolifanto (Lovemonk, 2024) Jolifanto is a collaborative, experimental debut album by ZA! and Perrate, two distinct musical forces from opposite corners…

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Dragi Sestic and Antonija Batinic
Interviews

Interview with Mostar Sevdah Reunion

Araceli Tzigane February 15, 2024 No Comments Mostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld music

(headline image: Dragi Sestic and Antonija Batinic – Courtesy of Snail Records) Mostar (Bosnia), 1993. In the midst of the Balkans War, at the age…

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Artist Profiles

Indian Tabla Master Subhen Chatterjee

Angel Romero February 15, 2024 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicSubhen Chatterjeetabla

Subhen Chatterjee, born September 26, 1962, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is a leading tabla player. Subhen bases his style of playing that he learned…

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Chiyomi Yamada and Baobab - Songs of my land cover artwork. A colorful traditional Japanese face mask.
Album reviews

Japanese melodies dance on the winds of change

Lisa Miller February 14, 2024 No Comments BaobabCeltic musicChiyomi YamadaJapanese musicMaika and Mirai Matsumotoworld fusionworld music

Chiyomi Yamada and Baobab – Songs of my land (indigo road, 2024) Songs of my Land by Chiyomi Yamada and Baobab, is an enchanting fusion…

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