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    Sherwin Yang Recasts Taiwanese Opera Through Jazz, Folk Traditions, and Contemporary Song

    Sherwin Yang (楊易修) — New Panorama of Taiwanese Opera 野臺語言》(self-release, 2026) Sherwin Yang’s New Panorama of Taiwanese Opera 野臺語言》 presents a contemporary interpretation of Taiwanese…

    Madison Quinn August 8, 2026 No Comments
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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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    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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  • Rootless Dam Mast Qalandar cover artwork. A cover featuring repeating red floral motifs, stretched out arms touching each other, and yellow-pink lettering reading “DAM MAST QALANDAR.” A central pink starburst contains the artist name “ROOTLESS,” all set against bright blue and lavender geometric shapes.
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    Rootless Connects Romani and Punjabi Traditions on “Dam Mast Qalandar”

    World Music Central News Room August 7, 2026 No Comments
  • 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

Cover of "Praise Him" by Paketo
New Releases

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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Frigg live in Norway in 2010 - Photo by Angel Romero
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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Son Rompe Pera - Chucha
New Releases

Marimba Sensation Son Rompe Pera Unveil “Chucha”

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments cumbiamarimbaMexican musicSon Rompe Peraworld music

“Chucha” (AYA Records) is the new single by Mexico’s cumbia rockers Son Rompe Pera. It features elements of aliens, vivid dreams, false awakenings, and electrifying…

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Son Palenque - Trotamundos del Sabor
Album reviews

Flavorful Afro-Colombian World Trotters

Angel Romero February 9, 2023 No Comments Colombian musicSon Palenqueworld fusionworld music

Son Palenque – Trotamundos del Sabor (Palenque Records, 2023) Son Palenque introduces “Trotamundos del Sabor”, a musical treasure for Colombian music fans. Recorded in 1986,…

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Debashish Bhattacharya – The Sound of the Soul
Album reviews

Dynamic and Spectacular Chaturangui by Debashish Bhattacharya

Angel Romero February 8, 2023 No Comments chaturanguiDebashish Bhattacharyasteel guitarworld fusionworld music

Debashish Bhattacharya – The Sound of the Soul (Abstract Logix, 2023) Composer and guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya‘s latest album, “The Sound of the Soul,” pays homage…

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Cover of the book Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond
New Books

First Book on Women in Ska Released to Be Released on International Women’s Day

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2023 No Comments ska

The book “Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond” written by ska music historian Heather Augustyn, will be released on March 8,…

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Molly Tuttle - Photo by Samantha Muljat
Awards

Molly Tuttle Awarded Best Bluegrass Album at 65th Grammy Awards

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassMolly Tuttleworld music

At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Molly Tuttle was honored with the award for Best Bluegrass Album for her highly praised release “Crooked Tree.” The…

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