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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 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
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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

Batida Releases - Neon Colonialismo
New CDs and digital releases

Angola’s Batida Releases New Album, Neon Colonialismo

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2022 No Comments Angolan musicBatidaworld fusionworld music

Neon Colonialismo is the title of the new album by Batida, the Angolan born, Lisbon-raised multimedia artist who is a leading figure of the Afro-electronic…

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Xaman X - Distraido
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Electronic Cumbia Act Xaman X to Release Debut EP

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments cumbiafolktronicaworld fusionworld musicXaman X

Xaman X is set to release their self-titled debut digital EP, “Xaman X” (Movimientos Records) on December 2, 2022. The single “Distraido” will be available…

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Lucas Santtana - O Paraíso
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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