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    Moussa T Offers Modern Tuareg Desert Blues on Tartite

    Moussa T — Tartite (Mixto Records, 2026) With Tartite, rising Tuareg musician Moussa T delivers familiar desert blues closely associated with Tuareg music. At the…

    Angel Romero April 17, 2026 No Comments
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    Rafael Carvalho Introduces the viola da terra on A Teia Da Viola

    Rafael Carvalho – A Teia da Viola (self-release, 2025) Rafael Carvalho’s A Teia Da Viola is a delightful 10-track self-released album that celebrates the beautiful…

    Iliana Cabrera April 14, 2026 No Comments
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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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  • Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith - Three Star Hornpipe cover artwork. A sand colored image of leafless tree branches.
    Music videos

    Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith Reimagine “Three Star Hornpipe”

    World Music Central News Room April 17, 2026 No Comments
  • Purbayan Chatterjee & Mark Lettieri Soar cover artwork. An illustration of bird feathers.
    Music videos

    Purbayan Chatterjee and Mark Lettieri Collaborate on New Single “Soar”

    World Music Central News Room April 16, 2026 No Comments
  • Moyses Dos Dantos — Photo by Brian Cross. Moyses leaning against a building wall wearing a black hat.
    Music videos

    Moyses Dos Santos Releases Lead Single “Boa Viagem”

    World Music Central News Room April 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Lonesome River Band Pretty Little Widow cover artwork. A black and white photo of a brush brushing a show. The texts are in ink.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass Outfit Lonesome River Band Revives a Stringbean Rarity

    World Music Central News Room April 14, 2026 No Comments
  • Tamikrest, black and white photo
    Music videos

    Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”

    World Music Central News Room April 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Dallas String Quartet. Studio portrait of the quartet wearing formal clothes. Two men n black suits and two women in black dresses.
    Music videos

    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments

Delmark 70th Anniversary Blues
New CDs and digital releases

Record Label Delmark Releases 70th Anniversary Anthology

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2023 No Comments bluesBuddy GuyDelmark RecordsDinah WashingtonJunior WellsMagic SamMemphis SlimOtis Rushworld music

Delmark Records is turning 70. Bob Koester founded it in St. Louis. When Koester released his first record, jazz and blues were taking shape, and…

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New Releases

Smithsonian Folkways to Release Four 75th Anniversary Vinyl Reissues

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJazzworld music

To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Smithsonian Folkways will be reissuing four classic albums from their storied catalog. The four albums being reissued and re-pressed on…

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Album reviews

Masterful Sitarist Anoushka Shankar Unveils ‘Chapter I: Forever, For Now’

Ian Bevington August 4, 2023 1 Comment Anoushka Shankarsitarworld music

Anoushka Shankar – Chapter I: Forever, For Now (Leiter Verlag, 2023) Anoushka Shankar, the highly acclaimed musician renowned for her mastery of the sitar, firmly…

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Artist Profiles

Norwegian Tundra Blues Act Gabba

Claudia Taylor August 3, 2023 No Comments GabbaNorwayNorwegian musicworld music

Norwegian band Gabba, led by Joik master John André Eira, is a talented band that specializes in Sami tundra blues. The group aims to introduce…

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Album reviews

A Few Reminders

Tom Orr August 3, 2023 No Comments world fusionworld music

Every once in a while I endeavor to break myself of one of many bad habits. Not the least of these is a tendency to…

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Al Qahwa - Weyn Allah
Album reviews

Al Qahwa Ensemble Seeks Spiritual Answers

Angel Romero August 2, 2023 No Comments world music

Al Qahwa – Weyn Allah (Al Qahwa, 2023) Toronto’s world music group Al Qahwa Ensemble have released their fourth album, “Weyn Allah” (Where is God?)…

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Charts

Tinariwen Rises to the Top of Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2023 No Comments desert bluesTinariwenTuareg musicworld music

The album Amatssou by Tinariwen has secured the top spot in the Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More about the…

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Charts

Omara Portuondo Ascends to the Pinnacle of World Music Charts Europe for August 2023

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicOmara Portuondoworld music

The album Vida by Omara Portuondo has reached the number one spot in the World Music Charts Europe for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More…

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Events

Flamencad 2023 to Present Three Captivating Flamenco Shows in August

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2023 No Comments FlamencadFlamencoworld music

Flamenco enthusiasts can look forward to three events in Cádiz during the month of August, featured in the Flamencad 2023 program. The series will take…

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Tour Announcements

Novalima Announces 20 Year Anniversary Tour in the U.S.

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2023 No Comments Afro-PeruvianNovalimaPeruvian musicworld fusionworld music

Afro Peruvian band Novalima has announced a 20-year anniversary U.S. tour starting on August 3rd in Los Angeles, California. The tour playlist will include songs…

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