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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.
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    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments

Roberto Fonseca - La Gran Diversión
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“Sal Al Malecón,” New Single by Acclaimed Cuban Pianist Roberto Fonseca

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicRoberto Fonsecaworld music

Cuban pianist and composer Roberto Fonseca has released “Sal Al Malecón,” the second single taken from the upcoming album La Gran Diversión. Release date is…

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Luca Bassanese - Reset!
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From Stages to Hotel Rooms: The Journey Behind Luca Bassanese’s ‘Reset!’ Album

Angel Romero July 7, 2023 No Comments Italian musicLuca Bassaneseworld fusionworld music

Luca Bassanese – Reset! (Ola Olas Music/AIDA Music, 2023) Luca Bassanese, a renowned Italian songwriter and recipient of numerous accolades, presents his latest album, “Reset!”…

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Hammertowne - You Can Learn A Lot From A Song
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Hammertowne Rolls Out New Album, You Can Learn A Lot From A Song

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassHammertowneworld music

Eastern Kentucky bluegrass band Hammertowne has launched a new album, “You Can Learn A Lot From A Song,” the band’s fifth album on Mountain Fever…

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Piping Live Big Band 2023 Launch - photo of bagpipers
Events

Piping Live! Big Band Returns with New Route for 2023

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2023 No Comments bagpipePiping Live!Scottish musicworld music

The Piping Live! Big Band is set to make a comeback at this year’s festival, offering an opportunity for pipers of all ages and skill…

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Bombino - Sahel
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Bombino’s Upcoming Sahel Album Pays Tribute to Tuareg Culture and Unity

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2023 No Comments Bombinodesert bluesTuareg musicworld music

Tuareg guitarist Bombino is set to release his new album titled Sahel on September 15th through Partisan Records. The album is named after the vast…

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Karan Casey - Nine Apples of Gold
Album reviews

Karan Casey’s “Nine Apples of Gold” Album Explores Themes of Resilience and Female Empowerment

Angel Romero July 6, 2023 No Comments AmericanaIrish folk musicIrish musicKaran Caseyworld music

Karan Casey – Nine Apples of Gold (Crow Valley Music, 2023) Karan Casey, the brilliant Irish vocalist, put together her new album “Nine Apples of…

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Inna De Yard - Family Affair
Album reviews

Inna De Yard’s ‘Family Affair’: A Comeback for Acoustic Reggae

Angel Romero July 6, 2023 No Comments Inna De YardReggaeworld music

Inna De Yard – Family Affair (Chapter Two Records / Wagram, 2023) After a 4-year hiatus, the highly regarded reggae project known as Inna De…

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Nora Brown - Photo by Benton Brown
Artist Profiles

Banjo Prodigy Nora Brown

Angel Romero July 5, 2023 No Comments American folk musicbanjoBluegrassNora Brownold timeUnited States of America

Banjoist and singer Nora Brown started learning music at the age of 6 from the late Shlomo Pestcoe. From his tiny studio apartment in Brooklyn,…

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Les Abranis - Amazigh Freedom Rock 1973-1983
Album reviews

Algeria’s Amazigh Freedom Rock 1973-1983

Angel Romero July 5, 2023 No Comments Algerian musicBerber musicKabylworld fusionworld music

Les Abranis – Amazigh Freedom Rock 1973-1983 (Bongo Joe Records, 2023) Bongo Joe Records delves once again into the realm of Kabyl rock with Les…

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The Banjo: A Timeless Icon of American Roots Music

Angel Romero July 5, 2023 1 Comment Alison BrownbanjoBela FleckBluegrassEarl ScruggsNora Brownworld music

The banjo is a musical instrument that has been a staple in American folk music for centuries. It has a unique sound that sets it…

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