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    Los Cenzontles Reconnect Mexican and Hawaiian Musical Histories on ‘Adios Ke Aloha’

    Los Cenzontles – Adios Ke Aloha (Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center, 2026) Mexican music collective Los Cenzontles have released Adios Ke Aloha: Waves of the…

    Angel Romero August 6, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Hilal Kaya Reconstructs Anatolian Folk Traditions On Debut Album Sümbül

    Hilal Kaya – Sümbül (CPL-Music, 2026) Turkish-Danish vocalist, songwriter, and composer Hilal Kaya will release her debut album, Sümbül, on August 28, 2026. The dazzling…

    Tyler Bennet August 4, 2026 No Comments
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    Human Curation Takes Center Stage on Global Riddims’ Beyond the Algorithm Compilation

    Various Artists — Global Riddims presents Beyond the Algorithm (NYP Records, 2026) As streaming platforms continue to rely on recommendation algorithms, Beyond the Algorithm presents…

    Iliana Cabrera August 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Bahar Movahed Returns With Together Yet Alone, A Cross-Continental Persian Classical Collaboration

    Bahar Movahed – Together Yet Alone (Adhyropa Records, 2026) California-based Iranian vocalist Bahar Movahed has released Together Yet Alone. The project reunites Movahed with her…

    Angel Romero August 2, 2026 No Comments
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    Ancient Instruments Meet Electric Harp on Mübin Dünen and Raoul Moretti’s Anima Vibrante

    Mübin Dünen and Raoul Moretti – Anima Vibrante (RM-DM, 2026) Kurdish musician Mübin Dünen and Italian-Swiss harpist Raoul Moretti have released Anima Vibrante, an album…

    Tyler Bennet July 30, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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
  • Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison - A Rìbhinn a Bheil Cuimhn' Agad cover artwork. An image of sheep resting on the ground and a circle with arrows.
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    Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison Unveil Electrofolk Song ‘A Rìbhinn a Bheil Cuimhn’ Agad’

    World Music Central News Room July 30, 2026 No Comments
  • Kingly T Let Love Flow cover artwork. Kingly T smiling next to a neon blue heart.
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    Don’t Let it Ebb

    Tom Orr July 29, 2026 No Comments
  • Manuel de Angustias -Amor Prohibido cover artwork. A profile inage of a man pointing a finger.
    Music videos

    Manuel de Angustias Explores Flamenco Roots and Forbidden Love With Amor Prohibido

    World Music Central News Room July 27, 2026 No Comments

Taj Mahal - Savoy
Charts

Taj Mahal Secures Number One Position on NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week of May 23

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments bluesTaj Mahalworld music

The album “Savoy” (Linus/Stony Plain) by legendary American roots music artist Taj Mahal has landed at #1 on the Blues Music category on the North…

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Dom Flemons - Traveling Wildfire
Charts

Dom Flemons Rises to the Top of NACC’s Folk Music Chart for the Week of May 23

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDom Flemonsworld music

The album “Traveling Wildfire” by Dom Flemons has reached the number one spot in the Folk Music category on the North American College and Community…

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Altin Gün - Aşk
Charts

Altin Gün Tops NACC World Music Chart for Week Ending May 23

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments Altin GünAnatolian musicTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

The band Altin Gün has secured the top spot in the World Music category on the North American College and Community radio (NACC) charts for…

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Rainforest World Music Festival 2023 poster
Events

Rainforest World Music Festival Makes Triumphant Return in June 2023!

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments Rainforest World Music Festivalworld fusionworld music

The iconic Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) returns in 2023 with yet another mix of global rhythms and cultural heritage. The eagerly anticipated world music…

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Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi
Album reviews

A Tribute to the shikhats and ghanayats of Morocco

Angel Romero May 25, 2023 No Comments B’net ChaabiMoroccan musicSheikhs Shikhatsworld fusionworld music

Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi (Zephyrus Records, 2023) On Friday, March 3 the Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi dropped their eponymous debut album. With the…

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The Good Samaritans - No Food Without Taste If By Hunger
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Irresistible Edo-Funk from Benin City, Nigeria

Angel Romero May 24, 2023 No Comments Edo FunkHighlifeNigerian musicThe Good Samaritansworld music

The Good Samaritans – No Food Without Taste If By Hunger (Analog Africa, 2023) The sirring highlife music known as Edo Funk from Benin City,…

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Antonis Antoniou - Throisma Remixed
New Releases

Antonis Antoniou Releases ‘Throisma Remixed’

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2023 No Comments Antonis Antonioufolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Antonis Antoniou, the acclaimed Cypriot musician, composer, and producer known for his remarkable contributions as a member of Monsieur Doumani and Trio Tekke, has released…

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Sylvain Leroux - Qromatica
Album reviews

The Sonic Wonders of the Qromatica Flute

Angel Romero May 23, 2023 No Comments Fula fluteqromaticaSylvain Lerouxworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Sylvain Leroux – Qromatica (Fula Flute & Meta Dash, 2023) Sylvain Leroux, an inventive Canadian musician and flute maker, patented the “qromatica” a decade ago,…

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Damir Imamović - The World and All That It Holds
Album reviews

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Unveils Damir Imamović ‘s ‘The World and All That It Holds’

Angel Romero May 22, 2023 No Comments Bosnian musicDamir Imamovićsevdahworld music

Damir Imamović – The World and All That It Holds (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2023) Damir Imamović, an acclaimed Bosnian artist renowned for his previous album…

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Artist Profiles

Lene Høst: A Multifaceted Artist Weaving Polyphonic Sounds with Traditional Vocal Music

Angel Romero May 21, 2023 No Comments Danish musicDenmarkHøstLene Høstworld music

Renowned for her diverse musical repertoire and a profound connection to Nordic folk music, Lene Høst, hailing from Denmark, encompasses the roles of a captivating…

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