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    The Rabab Remembers the Future: Sareban’s Echoes in the Weave

    Sareban – Echoes in the Weave (Worlds Within Worlds, 2026) On Echoes in the Weave, Swiss-born Afghan rabab player Mathieu Clavel, who records as Sareban,…

    Tyler Bennet August 18, 2026 No Comments
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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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  • Hanoun Brass Band From New Orleans to Palestine cover artwork
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    Second Line Levantine

    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Rhiannon Giddens Freight Train video cover artwork. An image of Giddens holding a banjo.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”

    World Music Central News Room August 4, 2026 No Comments

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Flushing Town Hall to Present Global Mashup: Brooklyn World Wide East

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Flushing Town Hall will present Global Mashup: Brooklyn World Wide Comes to Queens on Saturday, April 11, with a double bill led by Guachinangos and…

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Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp

Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments Ana CrismánAna Crismán Arpa FlamencaArpa FlamencaArpaoraFlamencoharpJerez de la FronteraSpanish musicworld music

Ana Crismán Arpa Flamenca — Arpaora (Andalouse Alhambra / InOuïe Distribution, 2026) Spanish harpist Ana Crismán has released her debut album Arpaora internationally in physical…

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Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments Arabic musicLibyan musicMediterranean musicoudSufian Ararahworld fusionworld music

Berlin-based Libyan oud player and composer Sufian Ararah has introduced “Asdaa” (أصداء), a new piece for oud and piano created with Andreas F. Staffel. The…

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The Indian Classical Music – Spring Festival in Delhi 2026

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments Bahauddin DagarEmbar S. KannanIndian classical musicMalladi BrothersVidushi Saraswatiworld music

The Sunad – Nadam Brahmanandam Sabha in Association with the India International Centre is set to present a grand musical treat by veteran performers. The…

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Ecuador Featured Country at La Mar de Músicas in Cartagena

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Ecuador will take center stage at the 31st edition of La Mar de Músicas, set for July 17-25 in Cartagena, Spain, as the 2026 focus…

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Jazz, Raga, And Black Holes: Quadrature Plots Debut Black Hole Blues

Tyler Bennet April 5, 2026 No Comments Quadratureworld fusionworld music

Quadrature – Black Hole Blues (Deko Entertainment, 2025) Black Hole Blues is Quadrature’s debut album. The quartet grew out of the long-running Brooklyn Raga Massive…

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Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty

Dorothy Johnson-Laird April 4, 2026 2 Comments Ashley Maherworld music

In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree.  This is Ashley Maher’s…

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Events

Folklore(s) Festival to Present Workshops and Nordic-Iberian intersections

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2026 No Comments Alba ChacónCarlos BeceiroGroupaIberika BarakaJoaquín SánchezSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

The Folklore(s) Festival will continue on Friday, May 29, 2026, with a program that shifts from education to live performance. First, the influential Escuela de…

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Almería To Host European Folk Network Conference in 2026

World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments AlmeríaClasijazzEuropean Folk Networkworld music

The European Folk Network has announced that its 2026 conference will take place in Almería, Spain, on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, 2026.…

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Album reviews

Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands

Tyler Bennet April 3, 2026 No Comments Kaveh Mahmudiyantombakworld music

Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…

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