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    Marjo Smolander’s Cosmologies, a Collaboratuon Between Finnish and African Cultures

    Marjo Smolander – Cosmologies (self-release, 2021) Marjo Smolander’s debut, Cosmologies (2021), is built on collaboration. Recorded in Finland, Senegal, Denmark, and Mali in both living…

    Angel Romero March 8, 2026 No Comments
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    Barn Sessions and Irish Tunes: Ishna Finds A Way Out

    Ishna – Slí Amach: Way Out (Ishna Music, 2025) Boston-based contemporary Irish folk band Ishna has released its superb debut album, Slí Amach: Way Out.…

    Angel Romero March 6, 2026 No Comments
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    My Treasured Land Turns Cabin Fever Into Celtic Folk Joy

    Counter’s Creek – My Treasured Land (OOB Records, 2025) Counter’s Creek’s dazzling new album, My Treasured Land, summarizes five years of life spent in London,…

    Angel Romero March 4, 2026 No Comments
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    Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy Back to Irish Roots

    Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy – Cosán Casta (self-released, 2025) Cosán Casta is an exquisite work that reimagines Irish traditional music through masterfully crafted…

    Angel Romero March 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Shane Shanahan Weaves Global, Jazz, Rock, and Minimalist Traditions on Audacity

    Shane Shanahan – Audacity (Live) (Bright Shiny Things, 2025) With Audacity (Live), virtuoso percussionist Shane Shanahan presents a striking document of global musical dialogue recorded…

    Tyler Bennet March 2, 2026 No Comments
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  • Spodo Komodo -Rhythm = Power cover artwork. A TV set slowing an image of a man arrested by a female police officer.
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    Irish Folk Fusion Act Spodo Komodo Reveals ‘Rhythm = Power’

    World Music Central News Room March 9, 2026 No Comments
  • Una Lengua Infinita Chefchaouen cover artwork. A night time painting with deep brown and amber tones, with a hand-painted corner street light. A blue butterfly sits on the lamp.
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    Unifying Musically

    Tom Orr March 7, 2026 No Comments
  • Junior Sisk - A Brand New Whippoorwill cover artwork. An illustration of a bird.
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    Junior Sisk Debuts A “Brand New Whippoorwill” for Springtime Bluegrass

    World Music Central News Room March 6, 2026 No Comments
  • jenny and the weasels the worker's song cover atwork. an abstract clorful painting of a humanoid figure crouching with hands toward the ground.
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    Getting Busy

    Tom Orr March 4, 2026 No Comments
  • An earth-toned cover centers on a white, rounded arch that frames a series of nested, red-orange arches receding inward, creating a tunnel-like effect. At the focal point sits a small sunburst symbol. The background blends orange, rust, and green with a grainy, weathered finish. “Santo Domingo” appears handwritten at the top, while “Alborea” is scrawled across the bottom.
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    Alborea Takes Marchena For A Spin With “Santo Domingo”

    World Music Central News Room February 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood cover artwork. A red and black photo of Albright playing guitar.
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    Todd Albright Channels Pre-War Blues On New Slide Single

    World Music Central News Room February 27, 2026 No Comments

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Chamamé Accordionist Raúl Barboza Releases “Toda una Vida Volviendo” Single

Angel Romero February 28, 2023 No Comments accordionArgentine musicchamameRaúl Barbozaworld music

Raúl Barboza, the 84-year-old Argentine accordionist known for his mastery of chamamé and coastal music, has released a new single titled “Toda una Vida Volviendo”.…

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Events

Speyfest Unveils Complete 2023 Program

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicJohn DoyleMichael McGoldrickScottish musicSpeyfestTaliskworld fusionworld music

Speyfest, the much-loved folk and Celtic music festival in Moray, northeastern Scotland, has unveiled its complete lineup for its 26th edition. The family friendly event…

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Los Hermanos Cubero
Artist Profiles

Los Hermanos Cubero

Angel Romero February 28, 2023 No Comments Los Hermanos CuberoSpainSpanish musicworld music

Los Hermanos Cubero are a musical duo made up of brothers Enrique “Quique” and Roberto Cubero, who hail from La Alcarria, Spain. Their artistic name,…

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Articles

Afrobeat: The Nigerian Music that Defies Conventions

Angel Romero February 27, 2023 No Comments AfrobeatFela KutiFemi KutiNigeriaNigerian musicSeun KutiTony Allenworld music

When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…

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Ensemble Sangineto - Grand Tour Vol. 1
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Ensemble Sangineto Celebrates Italian Traditional Music

Angel Romero February 27, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicEnsemble SanginetoItalian musicworld fusionworld music

Ensemble Sangineto – Grand Tour Vol. 1 (2022) Grand Tour Vol. 1 marks the first installment of a two-part project by Ensemble Sangineto, paying tribute…

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Lettuce and Steel Pulse Announce Joint Tour

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2023 No Comments Reggaeworld fusionworld music

Lettuce, a six-piece psychedelic funk outfit, and Steel Pulse, an acclaimed roots reggae band, are teaming up for a three-week-long co-headlining summer tour, set to…

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Güiro, the Essential Salsa Scraper

Angel Romero February 26, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicDominican musicgüiromusical instrumentsPuerto Rican musicsalsaworld fusionworld music

The güiro, a percussion instrument hailing from Puerto Rico and Cuba, features a hollow gourd with open ends and notches cut along one side. Typically…

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Puerto Rican cuatro, Don Jaime Alicea serie dorada edition, handmade
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The Cuatro, a Prominent Element of the Rich Folk Music Heritage of Puerto Rico

Angel Romero February 26, 2023 No Comments Puerto Rican cuatroPuerto Rican musicsalsaworld fusionworld music

The Puerto Rican Cuatro is a small, five-stringed musical instrument that is a staple of traditional Puerto Rican folk music. It is an integral part…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Bensons’ musical talent is showcased in their upcoming album, “Pick Your Poison”

Angel Romero February 25, 2023 No Comments banjoBensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonmandolinWayne Benson

Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson are expanding their musical careers by releasing their first joint album, “Pick Your Poison,” under their own name, Benson. The…

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Mwezi Waq - Deaf and Dumb Blues
Album reviews

Mwezi Waq: Deaf and Dumb Blues from Comoros

Angel Romero February 24, 2023 No Comments Comorian MusicMwezi Waqworld music

Mwezi Waq – Deaf and Dumb Blues (Buda Musique, 2022) Mwezi Waq’s album “Deaf and Dumb Blues” (Buda Musique, 2022) features a six-member band playing…

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