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    The Rabab Remembers the Future: Sareban’s Echoes in the Weave

    Sareban – Echoes in the Weave (Worlds Within Worlds, 2026) On Echoes in the Weave, Swiss-born Afghan rabab player Mathieu Clavel, who records as Sareban,…

    Tyler Bennet August 18, 2026 No Comments
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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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    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

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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 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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Jody King’s Steady Hand In Modern Bluegrass

Angel Romero May 3, 2026 No Comments BluegrassJody Kingworld music

Virginia banjo player Jody King is known for creative, virtuosic picking, and precise timing. A respected presence in bluegrass, King has performed with After Five,…

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Baklava Express by Aiden Grant. Color photo, outdoors, with band members holding their musical instruments.
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Baklava Express, Mediterranean Fusion Ensemble from NYC

Angel Romero May 3, 2026 No Comments Arabic musicBaklava ExpressFlamencoSephardic musicTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Baklava Express — Photo by Aiden Grant) Baklava Express is a New York City-based Mediterranean fusion ensemble led by oud player Josh Kaye.…

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Fabiano Do Nascimento & Vitor Santos Orchestra — Vila cover artwork. A photo of children playing in the street.
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Fabiano Do Nascimento Teams With Vitor Santos Orchestra for Vila in 2026

Angel Romero May 3, 2026 No Comments Brazilian musicFabiano Do NascimentoguitarVitor Santos Orchestraworld music

Fabiano Do Nascimento & Vitor Santos Orchestra — Vila (2026) Fabiano Do Nascimento has a new recording titled Vila, an exquisitely-crafted collaborative album with a…

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Vasilis Kostas — Léna cover artwork. A black and white photo of Vasilis playing lauto.
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A Mother Lode of Laouto

Tom Orr May 2, 2026 No Comments Greek musiclaoutolautoVasilis Kostasworld music

Vasilis Kostas — Léna (General Music, 2026) Vasilis Kostas is a master of the Greek lute known as the lauto (or laouto), and like any…

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Tinariwen-Hoggar cover artwork. an illustration of Tuareg musicians gathered in the desert with musical instruments and camels.
Charts

Tinariwen Tops May 2026 Transglobal World Music Chart with Hoggar

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2026 1 Comment desert bluesTinariwenTuareg musicworld music

Tinariwen’s Hoggar has reached No. 1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2026. The 11-track album combines intricate melodies with collective vocal harmonies,…

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A protest-style illustration shows three raised hands against a beige background: a black clenched fist on the left, a red hand in the center pointing upward, and a black open palm on the right with an eye symbol. Along the bottom, blocky lettering reads We Were Made For These Times by The Klezmatics.
Charts

The Klezmatics Lead World Music Charts Europe with 40th Anniversary Album

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2026 1 Comment Jewish musicKlezmerThe Klezmaticsworld musicYiddish music

The Klezmatics’ 40th anniversary album, We Were Made For These Times, reached No. 1 on the World Music Charts Europe in May 2026. The American…

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Sulaf Shares New Single “Naada” Ahead Of Debut Album ABA

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2026 No Comments SudanSudanese musicSulafworld music

Sudanese artist Sulaf has released “Naada,” an early preview of her debut album ABA, due in October 2026 via Real World Records. The single combines…

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