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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
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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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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Country and Bluegrass Singer Mo Pitney

Angel Romero February 12, 2023 No Comments Bluegrasscountry musicMo PitneyUnited States of Americaworld music

Morgan Daniel Pitney, Mo Pitney, is an American country and bluegrass singer and guitarist. He was born March 24, 1993, in Rockford, Illinois. Mo began…

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New CDs and digital releases

Mountain Fever Records Announces the arrival of Casey Penn’s debut album, “One Step Away”

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCasey Pennworld music

Casey Penn’s debut album, “One Step Away” is a deeply personal album, dedicated to the memory of Casey’s father, Chuck Hanes, who was her biggest…

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Tarran Crowned Champions at Celtic Connections Battle of the Folk Bands, 2023

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments Battle of The Folk BandsCeltic ConnectionsCeltic musicScottish musicTarranworld music

The Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow saw Tarran come out on top as the winners of the Battle of The Folk Bands competition held on…

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Awards

Amy Laurenson Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments Amy LaurensonCeltic musicpianoScottish musicworld music

Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023.  City Halls, the stunning venue at the Celtic Connections festival, played…

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We Remember Bob Andy
Album reviews

Bits, Pieces and Entireties 

Tom Orr February 9, 2023 No Comments Arthur ViniciusBob AndyJames RennaJoachim HorsleyJohn FinburyLuca di LuzioMcKane DavisReggaeRodrigo SimoesSumo y Los Hermanos Del Almaworld fusionworld music

It may take a while longer before I get a steady handle on my new approach of covering both singles and albums that are, by…

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Cover of "Praise Him" by Paketo
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Reissue of Reggae Album “Praise Him” by Paketo

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments PaketoReggaeworld music

In 1982, Paketo joined forces with Trevor Davis to record and produce the album “Praise Him” under the Child of God label. The album was…

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Events

New Concert Series: Train Station Trios: Songs & Stories of the American Railroad

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon GiddensSilkroadworld music

Silkroad unveiled a new concert series, “Train Station Trios: Songs & Stories of the American Railroad,” as part of its ongoing initiative led by Artistic…

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Events

The Reeling, New Trad Festival in Glasgow

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments Blazin' FiddlesBreabachCeltic musicPeatbog FaeriesScottish musicSkerryvoreThe Reelingworld music

Glasgow is getting a new music festival, “The Reeling,” at Rouken Glen Park, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June 2023. The festival will feature Scottish…

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Events

The First European Folk Day, Confirmed for September 23, 2023

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments European Folk Dayworld music

The European Folk Network (EFN) has announced that September 23, 2023, will mark the debut of the first European Folk Day. This celebration will highlight…

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Acid Arab- ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨)
New Releases

Acid Arab Releases Third Album ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨)

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments Acid Arabfolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Acid Arab, the Franco-Algerian collective, has released their third album, ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨), featuring ten dancefloor-ready tracks and intimate listening experiences. The album features sophisticated production…

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