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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
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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
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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

Galician Roots to Mexican Rhythms: Marcos Coll’s ‘Nómade’ Unveils a World of Harmonica

Iliana Cabrera November 7, 2023 1 Comment bluesharmonicaMarcos Collworld fusionworld music

Marcos Coll – Nómade (Galileo Music, 2023) Marcos Coll, a seasoned Spanish blues musician from Galicia with world music leanings, has released Nómade under the…

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Nostalgic Melodies Merge with Timeless Osul: Ziya Tabassian’s Latest Musical Journey

Angel Romero November 6, 2023 No Comments Persian classical musicworld fusionworld musicZiya Tabassian

Ziya Tabassian – Remembrances (Bostan, 2023) In Ziya Tabassian’s Remembrances album, the foundational elements are deeply rooted in rhythmic cycles, or Osul, meticulously gathered from…

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Faratuben’s ‘Changement’ Redefines Bobo Music

Claudia Taylor November 5, 2023 No Comments Bobo musicFaratubenMalian musicworld fusionworld music

Faratuben – Changement (Gülbaba Records, 2023) Faratuben’s Changement is a captivating album crafted by a talented ensemble of virtuoso musicians from Mali and Denmark. The…

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Visa For Music 2023: Where World Music Sounds Unite in Morocco’s Capital

World Music Central News Room November 4, 2023 No Comments Visa for Musicworld fusionworld music

Visa For Music Festival will be celebrating its 10th edition this month, marking a decade of unwavering passion for world music and profound love for…

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Album reviews

Juan Carlos Quintero Delivers Delectable Treats on His Latest Album, Desserts

Iliana Cabrera November 4, 2023 No Comments guitarJuan Carlos QuinteroLatin jazzworld music

Juan Carlos Quintero – Desserts (Moondo Records, 2023) Producer, composer, and virtuoso guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero expands the music menu, producing tasty, deliciosas musical treats.…

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Awards

Eighth Manolo Sanlúcar International Flamenco Awards Honor Flamenco’s Finest

World Music Central News Room November 4, 2023 No Comments FlamencoManolo Sanlúcar International Awardsworld music

On November 16, World Flamenco Day, the VIII Manolo Sanlúcar International Awards will be presented at the Municipal Auditorium of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a venue…

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Album reviews

La Riippa’s Fusion of Finnish Roots and Global Inspirations

Claudia Taylor November 3, 2023 No Comments La Riippaworld fusionworld music

La Riippa Group – Awake (La Riippa Group, 2023) La Riippa Group, an ensemble hailing from Finland, specializes in world music deeply rooted in the…

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Conferences

A Coruña in Spain Bid Farewell to WOMEX 2023 on a Triumphant Note

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WOMEX 2023 in A Coruña, Spain, reached its triumphant conclusion at the Teatro Colón last week, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Furthermore, the 29th…

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Articles

The Time-Honored Veena of India

Angel Romero November 2, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicmohan veenarudra veenaSaraswati Veenaveenavichitra veenaworld music

The veena or vina is a large plucked lute that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The veena has a long history and has evolved into…

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Album reviews

Aga Khan Master Musicians Break New Ground with “Nowruz” Debut Album

Angel Romero November 2, 2023 No Comments Aga Khan Master Musiciansworld fusionworld music

Aga Khan Master Musicians – Nowruz (Smithsonian Folkways, 2023) The Aga Khan Master Musicians, a captivating musical collective of six talented members, released their superb…

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