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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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Sheila Chandra Presents “Lament of McCrimmon / Song of the Banshee”

    World Music Central News Room August 27, 2026 No Comments

Lucas Santtana - O Paraíso
New Releases

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
Concert reviews

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
New Releases

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
New CDs and digital releases

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
New Releases

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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Ivo Papasov at WOMEX 2022 Awards - Photo by Yannis Psathas
Awards

WOMEX 2022 Awards Ceremony at São Luiz Teatro Municipal in Lisbon

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments Francis Gayglobal musicIvo PapasovwomexWOMEX 2022world fusionworld music

The WOMEX 2022 Awards, one of the leading world music industry awards, took place on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The ceremony honored the achievements of…

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WOMEX 2022 trade fair - Phone by Yannis Psathas
General News

Successful and Diverse WOMEX Conference in 2022

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments global musicwomexWOMEX 2022world fusionworld music

After five productive days of networking, meetings, conferences, showcases, films, and reconnecting with the world music community, the 28th edition of WOMEX came to a…

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