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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
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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
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    Don’t Let it Ebb

    Tom Orr July 29, 2026 No Comments

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Artist Profiles

Bluegrass Guitarist and Composer Billy Strings

Angel Romero November 2, 2022 3 Comments Billy StringsBluegrass

Award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter William Apostol, better known as Billy Strings, was born on October 3, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in…

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New Releases

Dub inc’s Reggae Fusion

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2022 No Comments DubDub incReggaeworld fusionworld music

Dub inc – Futur (Diversité, 2022) Futur is the eighth album by septet Dub Inc. The ensemble plays reggae sounds topped with touches of electronic…

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Events

Juan Villar with Manuel Jero to Perform at Teatro Flamenco Madrid November 10

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments FlamencoJuan VillarManuel Jeroworld music

Flamenco singer Juan Villar is set to perform at Teatro Flamenco Madrid (Teatro Alfil) on November 10, 2022. He will be accompanied by Manuel Jero…

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Antonis Antoniou Reaches #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2022

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments Antonis AntoniouCypriot musicglobal musicTransglobal World Music Chartworld fusionworld music

“Throisma” by Antonis Antoniou (Cyprus) is the top album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2022. November 2022 chart: Antonis Antoniou – Throisma…

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Antonis Antoniou Repeats #1 at World Music Charts Europe in November 2022

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments Antonis Antoniouglobal musicworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album “Throisma” by Cypriot musician Antonis Antoniou continues to lead the World Music Charts Europe in November 2022. November 2022 chart: Antonis Antoniou –…

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Events

Zakir Hussain with Niladri Kumar to Perform at Skirball Center in New York City

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments Indian classical musictablaworld fusionworld musicZakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain, the world-famous master of the Indian tabla, and rising sitar maestro Niladri Kumar are set to perform on Friday, November 18, 2022, at…

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New Releases

Piper Street Sound Reveals New EP, Hulusi

World Music Central News Room October 31, 2022 No Comments Piper Street SoundReggaeworld music

Dub reggae outfit Piper Street Sound has a new EP titled Hulusi. The recording combines layers of acoustic, analog, and digital performances. The title refers…

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Articles

Birth of the Stones

John Philpott October 31, 2022 7 Comments bluesrockThe rolling Stonesworld music

This year marked the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Rolling Stones, the rock band that through its initial championing of what had hitherto…

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Andy Leftwich - The American Fiddler
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Fiddle Wizard Andy Leftwich Unveils The American Fiddler Album

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2022 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassCeltic musicold timeworld music

“The American Fiddler” (Mountain Home Music Company) is the new album by Andy Leftwich, one of the finest American violin players in the bluegrass scene.…

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Dreams For Sale, Debut Album by Theo & Brenna

World Music Central News Room October 29, 2022 No Comments BluegrassTheo & Brennaworld music

Dreams For Sale (Mountain Fever Records) is the debut bluegrass album by Kentucky sibling duo Theo & Brenna. “When we were putting together the track…

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