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    Samhain Tree, Where Wyrd Folk Meets the Otherworld

    Chantelle Smith & Richard Wileman – Samhain Tree (2026) Samhain Tree is the alluring 2026 debut album by folk singer-songwriter Chantelle Smith & composer Richard…

    Angel Romero September 11, 2026 No Comments
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    Faris Ishaq Takes the Palestinian Ney to the Future on Solo Album ‘JASAD’

    Faris Ishaq – JASAD (self-release, 2026) Bethlehem-born Palestinian ney (or nay) player and percussionist Faris Ishaq uses breath, rhythm, and Arabic musical tradition on JASAD…

    Madison Quinn September 10, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Rite of Strings’ Extraordinary Debut, Dust and the Moon

    Rite of Strings – Dust and the Moon (Bright Shiny Things, 2026) Dust and the Moon is the debut album by a remarkable act called…

    Angel Romero September 8, 2026 No Comments
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    A Teahouse Exile, Tuned to Badakhshan

    Panjshanbe Maftun – Made in Lyublino: Afghan Songs (Antonovka Records / Hindukush Tapes, 2026) Recorded on 15 January 2024 at the Afghan teahouse Takhar in…

    Tyler Bennet September 7, 2026 No Comments
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    King Ayisoba Teams With Adrian Sherwood for Seventh Album ‘Pure Confusion’

    King Ayisoba — Pure Confusion (MAIS UM MAIS, 2026) Ghanaian musician King Ayisoba‘s seventh album, Pure Confusion, presents a captiovating mix of Ghanaian roots music,…

    Angel Romero September 6, 2026 No Comments
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  • Doireann Ní Ghlacáin - Photo by Brid O Donovan. Profile photo. Doireann outdoors wearing a sweater and white skirt.
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    Irish Vocalist Doireann Ní Ghlacáin Unveils Madam I’m a Darlin’ Music Video

    World Music Central News Room September 11, 2026 No Comments
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    Music videos

    Frank Maza Connects Madrid and Boston on ‘Back Then’ With Chucho Valdés and Javier Limón

    World Music Central News Room September 10, 2026 No Comments
  • Jah Bast Shadow of the Future cover artwork. a photo of a young black boy lifting his arm.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Bast and Future

    Tom Orr September 4, 2026 No Comments
  • Laurelyn Dossett - How Many Moons cover artwork. A colorful folk-art-style album cover featuring a red-orange coyote filled with floral and geometric patterns against an orange moon and blue starry sky. “LAURELYN DOSSETT” appears prominently across the center, with “HOW MANY MOONS” curved along the upper left.
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    Laurelyn Dossett Shares “How Many Moons” Music Video

    World Music Central News Room September 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Shy-Anne Hovorka — Raise My Fist cover artwork. A colorful illustrated cover showing a hand holding a black-and-white feather against a glowing sunset over water and rolling green hills. Ghostly figures appear in the golden sky, surrounded by flowers, trees, and exposed roots. The title “Raise My Fist” appears prominently above, with Shy-Anne Hovorka and Suckle Creek Drum Group & Friends credited below.
    Music videos

    Shy-Anne Hovorka Unites More Than 30 Indigenous and Ally Artists on “Raise My Fist”

    World Music Central News Room August 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Black and white photo of Sheila Chandra with hands holding her head.
    Music videos

    Sheila Chandra Presents “Lament of McCrimmon / Song of the Banshee”

    World Music Central News Room August 27, 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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Album reviews

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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Album reviews

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

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2023 No Comments womexwomex 2023womex 2024world fusionworld music

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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