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    Samhain Tree, Where Wyrd Folk Meets the Otherworld

    Chantelle Smith & Richard Wileman – Samhain Tree (2026) Samhain Tree is the alluring 2026 debut album by folk singer-songwriter Chantelle Smith & composer Richard…

    Angel Romero September 11, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Faris Ishaq Takes the Palestinian Ney to the Future on Solo Album ‘JASAD’

    Faris Ishaq – JASAD (self-release, 2026) Bethlehem-born Palestinian ney (or nay) player and percussionist Faris Ishaq uses breath, rhythm, and Arabic musical tradition on JASAD…

    Madison Quinn September 10, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Rite of Strings’ Extraordinary Debut, Dust and the Moon

    Rite of Strings – Dust and the Moon (Bright Shiny Things, 2026) Dust and the Moon is the debut album by a remarkable act called…

    Angel Romero September 8, 2026 No Comments
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    A Teahouse Exile, Tuned to Badakhshan

    Panjshanbe Maftun – Made in Lyublino: Afghan Songs (Antonovka Records / Hindukush Tapes, 2026) Recorded on 15 January 2024 at the Afghan teahouse Takhar in…

    Tyler Bennet September 7, 2026 No Comments
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    King Ayisoba Teams With Adrian Sherwood for Seventh Album ‘Pure Confusion’

    King Ayisoba — Pure Confusion (MAIS UM MAIS, 2026) Ghanaian musician King Ayisoba‘s seventh album, Pure Confusion, presents a captiovating mix of Ghanaian roots music,…

    Angel Romero September 6, 2026 No Comments
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  • Doireann Ní Ghlacáin - Photo by Brid O Donovan. Profile photo. Doireann outdoors wearing a sweater and white skirt.
    Music videos

    Irish Vocalist Doireann Ní Ghlacáin Unveils Madam I’m a Darlin’ Music Video

    World Music Central News Room September 11, 2026 No Comments
  • Frank Maza black and white photo. Frank in front of microphone.
    Music videos

    Frank Maza Connects Madrid and Boston on ‘Back Then’ With Chucho Valdés and Javier Limón

    World Music Central News Room September 10, 2026 No Comments
  • Jah Bast Shadow of the Future cover artwork. a photo of a young black boy lifting his arm.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Bast and Future

    Tom Orr September 4, 2026 No Comments
  • Laurelyn Dossett - How Many Moons cover artwork. A colorful folk-art-style album cover featuring a red-orange coyote filled with floral and geometric patterns against an orange moon and blue starry sky. “LAURELYN DOSSETT” appears prominently across the center, with “HOW MANY MOONS” curved along the upper left.
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    Laurelyn Dossett Shares “How Many Moons” Music Video

    World Music Central News Room September 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Shy-Anne Hovorka — Raise My Fist cover artwork. A colorful illustrated cover showing a hand holding a black-and-white feather against a glowing sunset over water and rolling green hills. Ghostly figures appear in the golden sky, surrounded by flowers, trees, and exposed roots. The title “Raise My Fist” appears prominently above, with Shy-Anne Hovorka and Suckle Creek Drum Group & Friends credited below.
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    Shy-Anne Hovorka Unites More Than 30 Indigenous and Ally Artists on “Raise My Fist”

    World Music Central News Room August 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Black and white photo of Sheila Chandra with hands holding her head.
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    Sheila Chandra Presents “Lament of McCrimmon / Song of the Banshee”

    World Music Central News Room August 27, 2026 No Comments

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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 - Throisma
Charts

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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Charts

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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Zakir Hussain
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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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Brian Jones
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
New CDs and digital releases

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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Cover of the album Dreams For Sale by Theo & Brenna
New CDs and digital releases

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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Elephant Sessions
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Elephant Sessions

Angel Romero October 29, 2022 1 Comment Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicworld music

Elephant Sessions is a progressive folk band from the Highlands of Scotland that was formed in 2012. Gigging extensively throughout the UK, they quickly built…

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Conjunto Ingeniería
New Releases

Conjunto Ingeniería Anthology Compiled by El Palmas & El Dragón Criollo

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments boogalooConjunto IngenieríamambosalsaVenezuelan musicworld music

The newly released compilation, simply titled “Conjunto Ingeniería,” includes songs cherry-picked by El Palmas Music from across the group’s career. The album captures all the…

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