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    Hilal Kaya Reconstructs Anatolian Folk Traditions On Debut Album Sümbül

    Hilal Kaya – Sümbül (CPL-Music, 2026) Turkish-Danish vocalist, songwriter, and composer Hilal Kaya will release her debut album, Sümbül, on August 28, 2026. The dazzling…

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    Human Curation Takes Center Stage on Global Riddims’ Beyond the Algorithm Compilation

    Various Artists — Global Riddims presents Beyond the Algorithm (NYP Records, 2026) As streaming platforms continue to rely on recommendation algorithms, Beyond the Algorithm presents…

    Iliana Cabrera August 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Bahar Movahed Returns With Together Yet Alone, A Cross-Continental Persian Classical Collaboration

    Bahar Movahed – Together Yet Alone (Adhyropa Records, 2026) California-based Iranian vocalist Bahar Movahed has released Together Yet Alone. The project reunites Movahed with her…

    Angel Romero August 2, 2026 No Comments
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    Ancient Instruments Meet Electric Harp on Mübin Dünen and Raoul Moretti’s Anima Vibrante

    Mübin Dünen and Raoul Moretti – Anima Vibrante (RM-DM, 2026) Kurdish musician Mübin Dünen and Italian-Swiss harpist Raoul Moretti have released Anima Vibrante, an album…

    Tyler Bennet July 30, 2026 No Comments
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    Natacha Atlas and Samy Bishai Open The Door To a Parallel Universe

    Natacha Atlas & Samy Bishai – Parallel Universe – Volume 1 (Airfono, 2026) Natacha Atlas and Samy Bishai’s Parallel Universe – Volume 1 is the…

    Angel Romero July 29, 2026 No Comments
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  • 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
  • Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison - A Rìbhinn a Bheil Cuimhn' Agad cover artwork. An image of sheep resting on the ground and a circle with arrows.
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    Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison Unveil Electrofolk Song ‘A Rìbhinn a Bheil Cuimhn’ Agad’

    World Music Central News Room July 30, 2026 No Comments
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    Don’t Let it Ebb

    Tom Orr July 29, 2026 No Comments
  • Manuel de Angustias -Amor Prohibido cover artwork. A profile inage of a man pointing a finger.
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    Manuel de Angustias Explores Flamenco Roots and Forbidden Love With Amor Prohibido

    World Music Central News Room July 27, 2026 No Comments
  • Jaelee Roberts Memories on the Moon cover artwork. A moonlit bedroom fills the scene, with an unmade bed beside a large window framing a full moon and drifting clouds.
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    Jaelee Roberts Finds Hope in Heartache on “Memories on the Moon”

    World Music Central News Room July 26, 2026 No Comments
  • Profile photo of Stella Papalamprou singing outdoors.
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    Stella Papalamprou Unveils “Trygona” Video Filmed in Northern Greece

    World Music Central News Room July 25, 2026 No Comments

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Album reviews

Ammu’s Treasures, a Lovable Album for All Ages

Sonia Keller December 4, 2023 No Comments Chandrika TandonIndian musicworld fusionworld music

Chandrika Tandon – Ammu’s Treasures (Soul Chants Music, 2023) Ammu’s Treasures is a delightful 3-CD boxed set by Chandrika Tandon, an internationally acclaimed business leader,…

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Album reviews

Santrofi’s Dazzling Highlife Live Performance

Angel Romero December 3, 2023 No Comments Ghanaian musicHighlifeSantrofiworld fusionworld music

Santrofi – Deep into Highlife (live) (Outhere Records OH 038, 2023) Santrofi’s Deep into Highlife (live) album, released under Outhere Records in 2023, captures the…

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Artist Profiles

Experimental Folk Violin Artist Blanca Altable

Iliana Cabrera December 2, 2023 No Comments Blanca AltableCastilian folk musicSpanish musicviolinworld music

Blanca-Olalla Altable, born in Burgos (Spain) in 1984, is a prominent figure in the Castilian contemporary folk music scene. Renowned for her rhythmic, eloquent, passionate,…

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Artist Profiles

Aoife Ní Bhriain’s Dazzling Career in Traditional and Classical Violin

Angel Romero December 2, 2023 1 Comment Aoife Ní BhriainfiddleIrelandIrish folk musicviolinwestern classical musicworld music

Born in Dublin within a family of musicians, Aoife Ní Bhriain is an exceptionally talented and multifaceted violinist. Aoife’s father Mick O’Brien is one of…

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Feelin’ Irie

Tom Orr December 2, 2023 No Comments CapletonChezidekEek A MouseIrie ItesJohn HoltReggaeStranjah MillerSugar Minottworld music

France-based Irie Ites is a reggae label, sure, but they’re also a sound system, studio facility, promotional organization and more. Since 1999, they’ve been earning…

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Lonesome River Band’s Timeless Rendition of ‘Blues of the Night’”

World Music Central News Room December 2, 2023 No Comments BluegrassLonesome River Bandworld music

In their latest release, the seasoned bluegrass maestros, Lonesome River Band, once again delve into country music with their single “Blues of the Night.” Drawing…

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Charts

Koum Tara Claims Top Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for December 2023

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2023 No Comments Algerian musicArabic musicchaabishaabiworld fusionworld music

The album Baraaim El-Louz by Koum Tara has landed at #1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of December 2023. Baraaim El-Louz…

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Charts

Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Command the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2023 No Comments Catrin FinchIrish folk musicWelsh musicworld fusionworld music

The album Double You by Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain has secured the coveted top position at the World Music Charts Europe for December…

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Awards

Selwyn Birchwood’s Exorcist Album Wins German Record Critics’ Award

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2023 No Comments bluesSelwyn Birchwoodworld music

Extraordinary blues guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter, and vocalist Selwyn Birchwood’s latest album, Exorcist (Alligator Records), won the Quarterly German Record Critics’ Award. German writer…

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Album reviews

Carl Dickens Unveils Wit and Melody in Debut Album ‘Pith and Vinegar’

Claudia Taylor November 30, 2023 No Comments Carl DickensCeltic musicEnglish Folk musicworld music

Carl Dickens – Pith and Vinegar (2023) In Carl Dickens’ debut album, Pith and Vinegar (2023), the fusion of exquisite violin and sarcasm takes center…

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