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    Fearless Fiddle: Ashley MacIsaac’s Hi, How Are You Today?

    Ashley MacIsaac — Hi, How Are You Today? (A&M Records, 1995) Ashley MacIsaac’s now classic 1995 release Hi, How Are You Today? mixed the joyful…

    Ryan Emmert March 13, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Nyckelharpa Wizard Thomas Roth Unmasks Maskenball For 2026

    Thomas Roth – Maskenball (MIG, 2026) On Maskenball (Masquerade Ball), Thomas Roth steps into a candlelit hall of echoes. Roth, a German virtuoso on the…

    Madison Quinn March 11, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    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…

    Angel Romero March 10, 2026 No Comments
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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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Featured News

  • Bryan Sutton Blue Night cover artwork. A blue cover with an image of a leafless tree.
    Music videos

    Bryan Sutton And Joe Bonamassa Light Up “Blue Night”

    World Music Central News Room March 14, 2026 No Comments
  • A cover on a cream background features a striped sunset in yellow behind blue palm trees and flying birds. The title “Sunshine All Year Round” curves in blue above the image, with “Celtic Roots Reggae” centered beneath it, while “Owen Casey” appears large at the bottom in yellow-and-blue lettering.
    Music videos Single reviews

    In the Forecast

    Tom Orr March 12, 2026 No Comments
  • Muca & Roberto Menescal Playing On The Loose Fields cover artwork. An illustration of a woman looking at a hummingbird.
    Music videos

    Bossa Nova and Beauty: Muca Meets Menescal

    World Music Central News Room March 11, 2026 No Comments
  • 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

Lucas Santtana - O Paraíso
New Releases

Bahian Artist Lucas Santtana to Release O Paraíso in January 2023

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicLucas Santtanaworld fusionworld music

Brazilian artist Lucas Santtana is set to release his ninth solo album, O Paraíso (NØ FØRMAT!) on January 13, 2023. Santtana urges the listener, in…

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Víctor Guadiana - Photo by Pablo Lorente
Concert reviews

Flamenco Fiddler Víctor Guadiana Premiered Colores at Suma Flamenca 2022 in Madrid

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments FlamencoVíctor Guadianaviolinworld fusionworld music

The world premiere of ‘Colores’ by flamenco violinist Víctor Guadiana (Seville, 1983) opened this second week’s Suma Flamenca performances yesterday, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at…

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Suna Alan - Tu Bihata
New Releases

Suna Alan Reveals New Song Tu Bihata

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments Kurdish musicSephardic musicSuna AlanTurkish musicworld music

Kurdish music singer Suna Alan has released a new single titled “Tu Bihata” (Red Music UK). The song is a beautiful example of classical and…

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Talvin Singh
Events

Talvin Singh to Perform in Liverpool this November

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments global electronicaIndian classical musicTalvin Singhworld fusionworld music

Performing arts organization Milap will bring present award-winning artist Talvin Singh at the Tung Auditorium in Liverpool, UK, on Friday 18th November 2022. Talvin Singh…

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Junior Sisk - Lost & Alone
New CDs and digital releases

Junior Sisk Reveals Lost & Alone

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments BluegrassJunior Siskworld music

Lost & Alone (Mountain Fever Records) is the new album by award-winning bluegrass artist Junior Sisk. The recording features his distinctive sounds of traditional bluegrass…

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Olivia Foa’i - Sunlight
New Releases

Polynesian Star Olivia Foa’i Unveils Sunlight, an English-Tokelau Anthem

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2022 No Comments Olivia Foa’iPolynesian musicTe VakaTokelauworld music

Acclaimed Polynesian singer Olivia Foa’i (Te Vaka) has released “Sunlight,” a warm song of optimism and gratitude, written on the rainiest of days. The feel-good,…

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Layth Sidiq
Events

Layth Sidiq Ensemble to Present Maqam Mosaics in New York City

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicLayth Sidiqviolinworld music

Layth Sidiq Ensemble is set to perform Maqam Mosaics: Original Works & Beloved Melodies from the Arab World on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 8:00…

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Layth Sidiq
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Layth Sidiq

Angel Romero October 25, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicIraqJordanLayth Sidiqviolinworld fusionworld music

Award-winning violinist, composer and musical instructor Layth Sidiq is a Jordanian artist with Iraqi roots. He started his musical education at the National Music Conservatory…

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Ivo Papasov at WOMEX 2022 Awards - Photo by Yannis Psathas
Awards

WOMEX 2022 Awards Ceremony at São Luiz Teatro Municipal in Lisbon

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments Francis Gayglobal musicIvo PapasovwomexWOMEX 2022world fusionworld music

The WOMEX 2022 Awards, one of the leading world music industry awards, took place on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The ceremony honored the achievements of…

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WOMEX 2022 trade fair - Phone by Yannis Psathas
General News

Successful and Diverse WOMEX Conference in 2022

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments global musicwomexWOMEX 2022world fusionworld music

After five productive days of networking, meetings, conferences, showcases, films, and reconnecting with the world music community, the 28th edition of WOMEX came to a…

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