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    Greek Lyra Master Stelios Petrakis Presents Charming Album ‘Lyric’

    Stelios Petrakis — Lyric (Buda, 2026) Cretan musician Stelios Petrakis presents his new album, Lyric. This is a timeless, masterfully crafted and exquisite chamber folk…

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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Tinariwen-Hoggar cover artwork. an illustration of Tuareg musicians gathered in the desert with musical instruments and camels.
    Music videos

    Tinariwen Roll Out “Amidinim Ehad Solan” Single

    World Music Central News Room March 10, 2026 No Comments
  • Spodo Komodo -Rhythm = Power cover artwork. A TV set slowing an image of a man arrested by a female police officer.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Unifying Musically

    Tom Orr March 7, 2026 No Comments
  • Junior Sisk - A Brand New Whippoorwill cover artwork. An illustration of a bird.
    Music videos

    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

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Music videos

Award-Winning Shooglenifty Documentary coming to Scottish Cinemas

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicShoogleniftyworld fusionworld music

Heading West, the extraordinary new documentary film about Shooglenifty, one of the most innovative Scottish music bands ever formed in the 1990s, is set to…

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Album reviews

Lia’s Tantalizing Songs Rooted in South America

Angel Romero January 22, 2023 No Comments Argentine musicSiaworld fusionworld music

Lia – Como Una Flor Sin Raíces (Lia, 2023) “Como Una Flor Sin Raíces” (Like a flower without roots) presents the songs of talented and…

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Events

La Linea 23 – The London Latin Music Festival Announces 2023 Lineup

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2023 No Comments Jorge DrexlerLa LineaLatin American musicSusana Bacaworld music

London Latin Music Festival La Linea will return in 2023 with its trademark mix of international stars and the brightest emerging talent from across the diverse music scene…

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Awards

The 8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Reveals List of Winners

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2023 No Comments Adekunle GoldAfrican musicAzayaBaaba MaalGutu AberaIsmaël LôTeddy Afroworld fusionworld musicYoussou N'Dour

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) announced the names of the winners of its 8th edition. These are the winners in categories related to world…

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Album reviews

Soulful and Vivid Recreations of Folk Songs from Castilla y León

Angel Romero January 21, 2023 No Comments AlicornioCastilian folk musicCastilla y LeónSpanish musicValladolidworld music

Alicornio – Luna de mayo (Alicornio, 2023) “Luna de mayo” presents the superb contemporary folk music of Alicornio, a talented duo from Valladolid (Castilla y…

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Obituaries

Influential Folk-Rock Musician David Crosby Dies at 81

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDavid Crosbyfolk-rockThe Byrds

Award-winning folk-rock vocalist and songwriter David Crosby passed away on January 19, 2023. He was 81. David Van Cortlandt Crosby, better known as David Crosby,…

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New Releases

Moonlight Benjamin Releases New Single “Haut là haut”

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2023 No Comments Haitian musicMoonlight BenjaminVoodoovoodoo rockworld music

Haitian voodoo rock queen Moonlight Benjamin has released a new single titled “Haut là haut.” The blues rock song will appear in her upcoming album…

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Niño Josele - Galaxias
Album reviews

Niño Josele in Stellar Conversation with Jazz and Salsa Icons

Angel Romero January 19, 2023 No Comments Chick CoreaFlamencoflamenco guitarNiño JoseleRuben Bladesworld fusionworld music

Niño Josele – Galaxias (2022) Niño Josele’s new album, “Galaxias,” released in late 2022, is a showcase of his musical passions. First and foremost, flamenco…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Taraf de Caliu

Angel Romero January 18, 2023 1 Comment Gypsy musicRomaniaRomanian musicTaraf de CaliuTaraf de Haidouksworld music

Romanian ensemble Taraf de Caliu is a reincarnation of famed Gypsy (Roma) band Taraf de Haidouks. The founding members of Taraf de Haidouks were reunited…

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Album reviews

Ekonting, the Cherished Folk Instrument of the Jola People

Angel Romero January 18, 2023 No Comments banjoekontingGambian musicSenegalese musicworld music

Various Artists – Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from Senegal and The Gambia (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2023) “Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from…

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