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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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  • Album reviews

    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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    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.
    Music videos

    Irish Vocalist Doireann Ní Ghlacáin Unveils Madam I’m a Darlin’ Music Video

    World Music Central News Room September 11, 2026 No Comments
  • Frank Maza black and white photo. Frank in front of microphone.
    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.
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    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

Anoushka Shankar - Chapter I: Forever, For Now
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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Baklava Express - Davka artwork
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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Rhiannon Giddens - You're the One
Music videos

Rhiannon Giddens Shares “Yet to Be” Video Featuring Jason Isbell, from New Album You’re the One

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2023 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon Giddensworld music

Rhiannon Giddens will release her new album, You’re the One, on August 18 via Nonesuch Records. The album includes the single “Yet to Be,” featuring…

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Cantares del Pacifico - Aguajes de Mar y Manglar
Album reviews

Preserving Afro-Pacific Colombian Heritage: Cantares del Pacifico’s ‘Aguajes de Mar y Manglar’

Douglas Sanders July 31, 2023 No Comments Afro-ColombianCantares del PacificoColombian musicworld music

Cantares del Pacifico – Aguajes de Mar y Manglar (2023) Aguajes de Mar y Manglar (Sea and Mangrove Tides) presents Cantares del Pacifico, an ensemble…

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