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

    World Music Central News Room July 27, 2026 No Comments

Artist Profiles

Danish Fiddler and Vocalist Liv Vester Larsen

Angel Romero May 21, 2023 No Comments Danish musicDenmarkHøstLiv Vester Larsenworld music

Liv Vester Larsen, hailing from Denmark, possesses an extensive educational background in violin performance within the folk music discipline. Presently, she is enrolled in the…

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Artist Profiles

Danish Cellist and Vocalist Maja Freese

Angel Romero May 21, 2023 No Comments Danish musicDenmarkHøstMaja Aarøe FreeseMaja Freeseworld music

Maja Freese, hailing from Denmark, possesses a distinguished academic background, having earned a bachelor’s degree in the intricate art of playing the 5-stringed cello from…

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Swedish Cellist and Vocalist Filippa Westerberg

Angel Romero May 21, 2023 No Comments Danish musicFilippa WesterbergHøstSwedenSwedish musicworld music

Filippa Westerberg, hailing from Sweden, possesses profound expertise as a classically trained cellist, holding a distinguished master’s degree from the esteemed Danish National Academy of…

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Hance Marchal - Ancient Voices
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Ethereal and Global Panflute Soundscapes

Angel Romero May 21, 2023 No Comments Hance Marchalpanfluteworld fusionworld music

Hance Marchal – Ancient Voices (X DOT 25 Music, 2023) “Ancient Voices” by Hance Marchal, presents the artistic prowess of Marchal in utilizing the panflute…

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Las Migas in 2021
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Las Migas: An All-Female Flamenco Crossover Quartet of Diverse Origins

Angel Romero May 20, 2023 No Comments FlamencoLas Migasworld fusionworld music

Las Migas’ journey began in 2004 when a group of talented students from Barcelona’s Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) got together to perform…

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Awards

Tanxugueiras Triumph at Spanish MIN Independent Music Awards in Roots Music Category

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2023 No Comments Galician musicSpanish musicTanxugueirasworld music

Spanish act Tanxugueiras continues to achieve resounding success this year, garnering two MIN Independent Music Awards for their album “Diluvio.” The trio from the region…

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“Libres” by Las Migas Wins AIE Independent Music Award for Best Flamenco Album

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2023 No Comments FlamencoLas Migasworld fusionworld music

“Libres” by Las Migas, the renowned flamenco crossover ensemble from Spain, has emerged victorious once again, claiming the coveted AIE Independent Music Award for Best…

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Events

FlamencoEñe Off 2023: A Revolutionary Expression of Flamenco at Theatro Club, Málaga

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2023 No Comments FlamencoFlamencoEñeOFFworld fusionworld music

In conjunction with the official FlamencoEñe showcases, the esteemed SGAE Foundation will once again revive the FlamencoEñeOFF project, marking its second consecutive year within the…

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Atse Tewodros Project - Maqeda
Album reviews

Atse Tewodros Project, Ethio-Italian Grooves

Angel Romero May 20, 2023 1 Comment Atse Tewodros ProjectEthiopian musicworld fusionworld music

Atse Tewodros Project – Maqeda (Atse Tewodros Project, 2022) Atse Tewodros Project is a collective comprising Italian and Ethiopian traditional musicians, created by the Ethio-Italian…

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Events

European Folk Day 2023: Establishing a Key Date in the Annual Calendar

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2023 No Comments European Folk Dayworld music

The inaugural European Folk Day, slated for Saturday, 23rd September 2023, marks a significant milestone in the realm of folk music, dance, and storytelling. This…

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