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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

Dukes Of Roots - Try Happy
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Dukes Of Roots and Natiruts Roll Out “Try Happy”

World Music Central News Room December 28, 2022 No Comments Dukes Of RootsNatirutsReggaeworld music

Dukes Of Roots has a new single “Try Happy” (Migration Records) with Natiruts. The song was the first written and recorded for the upcoming Dukes Of Roots project.…

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Candombe drums - courtesy of Tamborilarte
Articles

The World of Afro-Uruguayan Candombe Music

Angel Romero December 28, 2022 No Comments Afro-UruguayancandombeUruguayan musicworld music

Candombe originated in Uruguay between the 18th and 19th century, developed by Africans and their descendants that were taken to South America through the slave…

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Staff Benda Bilili
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Staff Benda Bilili

TJ Nelson December 25, 2022 No Comments Congolese musicStaff Benda Bililiworld fusionworld music

Staff Benda Bilili are like nothing you have ever seen or heard before. They are a group of homeless and disabled musicians, who live in…

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Artist Profiles: Ricky Skaggs

Angel Romero December 25, 2022 No Comments BluegrassRicky SkaggsUnited States of America

American country and bluegrass singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and composer Rickie Lee Skaggs, better known as Ricky Skaggs, was born July 18, 1954. Skaggs grew up…

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World Music Wednesday
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Old Town School of Folk Music Reveals 2023 World Music Wednesdays

World Music Central News Room December 25, 2022 No Comments BreabachOld Town School of Folk MusicSona JobartehTamikrestworld fusionworld music

Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music has announced the upcoming 2023 season of World Music Wednesdays. The series presents a weekly showcase of world…

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Speed Caravan
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Artist Profiles: Speed Caravan

TJ Nelson December 24, 2022 No Comments Algerian musicoudSpeed Caravanudworld fusionworld music

Speed Caravan was founded in 2005 by Algerian French ud player Mehdi Haddab and bass player Pascal “Pasco” Teillet. On the compelling fusion album “Kalashnik…

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Skáld - Huldufólk
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French Nordic Folk Collective Skáld Unveil Second Single “Då Månen Sken”

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2022 No Comments Nordic musicSkáldworld music

French Nordic folk collective Skáld have released a new single titled “Då Månen Sken.” The ensemble celebrates ancient Nordic poets (skalds) by singing in Old…

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Tárkány Trió - A cimbalomprímás
Album reviews

Tárkány-Kovács’ Cimbalom Treasures

Angel Romero December 24, 2022 1 Comment cimbalomHungarian musicTárkány TrióTárkány-Kovács Bálintworld music

Tárkány Trió – A cimbalomprímás (Fonó, 2022) The album “A cimbalomprímás” by virtuoso musician Tárkány-Kovács Bálint celebrates the Hungarian hammered dulcimer known as cimbalom. Tárkány-Kovács…

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Events

Les Suds, en Hiver 2023 Festival program Announced

World Music Central News Room December 23, 2022 No Comments Les Suds en Hiverworld fusionworld music

French world music festival Les Suds, en Hiver (The South, In winter) has announced the 2023 program. The 6th edition will take place 6th edition.…

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One Love Festival UK
Events

One Love Festival Announces New Location

World Music Central News Room December 22, 2022 No Comments One Love FestivalReggae

Reggae event One Love Festival has announced the new location of its annual event. “After searching the width and breadth of Southern England for the…

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