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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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    Elena Moon Park Announces Nothing Is Ordinary, A Collaborative All-Ages Album

    Elena Moon Park – Nothing Is Ordinary (Adhyâropa Records, 2026) Elena Moon Park’s third all-ages album, Nothing Is Ordinary, brings together reimagined folk and children’s…

    Madison Quinn August 11, 2026 No Comments
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  • Hanoun Brass Band From New Orleans to Palestine cover artwork
    Music videos Single reviews

    Second Line Levantine

    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Rhiannon Giddens Freight Train video cover artwork. An image of Giddens holding a banjo.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos Single reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”

    World Music Central News Room August 4, 2026 No Comments

A four-panel illustrated cover surrounds the title Donde La Tierra Canta at the center. Top left: two seated women in brown and terracotta tones, each holding a cup, framed by an arch and a split sun/moon. Top right: a lone figure rows a small boat across blue water under a large moonlit horizon. Bottom left: two dancers appear before red flames, with crimson and burgundy contrast. Bottom right: a pale green quetzal bird spreads its wings against green foliage.
Album reviews

Lovely Bengali–Mexican Folk Fusion: Donde La Tierra Canta

Iliana Cabrera April 19, 2026 No Comments Baul musicbengali musicIndian musicKoyel BasuMexican musicson jarochoworld fusionworld music

Koyel Basu – Donde La Tierra Canta | যেখানে মাটি গান গায় (Where The Earth Sings) (2026) British-Bengali independent artist Koyel Basu has recently released…

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Blanca Paloma - Sentaita en la escalera (Portada) cover artwork. Blanca appears as a very small woman wearing a blue outfit sitting on a giant human hand.
Music videos

Blanca Paloma Previews Debut Album With Sentaíta en la escalera

World Music Central News Room April 18, 2026 No Comments Blanca PalomaFlamencofolktronicaneofolkSpanish musicworld music

Blanca Paloma has released “Sentaíta en la escalera” (sitting on the stairs), the second preview of her debut album, Trenza mía, due on June 9.…

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Folklore(s) Festival 2026 poster. A photo of three people representing various generations.
Events

Folklore(s) 2026 Wraps with Dance and Percussion

World Music Central News Room April 18, 2026 No Comments

The Folklore(s) Festival in Madrid will conclude on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a program centered on movement and shared experience. First, the Escuela de…

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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 BluegrassBryan SuttonKenny Smithworld music

Guitarists Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith reunite on “Three Star Hornpipe,” the latest duet in Sutton’s From Roots to Branches series. Sutton said he met…

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A desert scene with Moussa in traditional Tuareg-style clothing: flowing robe and face covering. He is standing barefoot in front of a wall painted in urquoise and sand tones. He holds a white electric guitar.
Album reviews

Moussa T Offers Modern Tuareg Desert Blues on Tartite

Angel Romero April 17, 2026 No Comments desert bluesMoussa TTuareg musicworld music

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

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Xara, winners of Concurso Runas 2025. The band is set to perform in the 2026 festival. Photo of thr band playing live on stage.
Competitions

Runas 2026 Opens Competition Call with Expanded Opportunities for Winners

World Music Central News Room April 16, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicFestival de OrtigueiraRunasRunas contestworld music

The Festival de Ortigueira has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Runas competition, now in its 27th year. This year, the contest adds…

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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 Indian musicjazz fusionMark LettieriPurbayan Chatterjeesitarworld fusionworld music

Sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee and guitarist Mark Lettieri have released a new single, “Soar.” This piece represents the moment when structure begins to dissolve, and instinct…

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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 Moyses Dos Santosworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Moyses Dos Dantos — Photo by Brian Cross) Brazilian electric bassist and composer Moyses Dos Santos has released “Boa Viagem” on video. The…

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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 BluegrassLonesome River Bandworld music

Lonesome River Band revisits an old comic tune on “Pretty Little Widow.” The song first appeared in 1928 through Gid Tanner and His Skillet Lickers.…

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Events

Festival Les Suds Unveils New Set of Artist for 2026

World Music Central News Room April 14, 2026 No Comments Abdullah Miniawy TrioAli Doğan GönültaşDavid de ArahalEténèsh WassiéMa PetiteMahsa VahdatSandra CarrascoShadi Fathiworld fusionworld music

French world music gathering Festival Les Suds, à Arles has unveiled a new wave of artists for its 31st edition, set to run from July…

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