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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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

Adriana Calcanhotto
Tour Announcements

Adriana Calcanhotto Announces September 2022 US Tour

World Music Central News Room July 23, 2022 No Comments Adriana CalcanhottoBrazilian musicMPBsamba

Adriana Calcanhotto, one of the biggest stars of Brazilian music, will be touring the United States in September 2022. Acclaimed by fans and critics alike,…

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Milton Nascimento
Tour Announcements

Milton Nascimento Farewell Tour 2022, One Final Music Session

World Music Central News Room July 22, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicMilton NascimentoMPB

Brazilian music luminary Milton Nascimento has announced farewell to the stage and promises an epic tour to honor the fans. With a trajectory that includes…

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Cover of the album Mi Voz by Elif Sanchez
Album reviews

Elif Sanchez Exquisitely Blends Spanish and Turkish Music

Angel Romero July 21, 2022 1 Comment Elif SanchezSpanish musicTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Elif Sanchez – Mi Voz (Pasión Turca, 2022) “Mi Voz” (My Voice, in Spanish) is the second album by talented and groundbreaking Turkish singer Elif…

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New Releases

Ghetto Kumbé Presents Sola (Les Enfants Sauvages Remix)

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2022 No Comments Afro-ColombianColombian musicGhetto Kumbéglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Colombian band Ghetto Kumbé has released a new version of “Sola (Les Enfants Sauvages Remix)”. This is the fifth single from the upcoming remix album…

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Puuluup - Photo by Taavi Arus
Events

Estonia’s Puuluup to Perform at Joe’s Pub in New York City

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2022 No Comments Estonian musicPuuluuptalharpaworld fusionworld music

The Estonian nu-folk duo Puuluup, made up of Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson is set to perform on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Joe’s Pub…

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Clockwise from right: Oumou Sangaré, Samir LanGus, Kardemimmit, Adam Rudolph, Habib Koité, Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar
Events

World Music Institute Reveals Fall/Winter 2022-2023 Season

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2022 No Comments Adam RudolphHabib KoitéOumou Sangaréworld fusionworld musicWorld Music InstituteZakir Hussain

The World Music Institute (WMI) will celebrate its 37th year in New York City with 18 concerts featuring artists from over 20 countries. WMI Executive…

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Cover of ther album Nong Voru - Fake Love by Alfred Kpebesaane and Brittany Anjou
Album reviews

Elegant Ghanaian Gyil Xylophone and Piano Interactions

Angel Romero July 19, 2022 2 Comments African musicAlfred KpebesaaneBrittany AnjouGhanaian musicworld fusionworld jazzworld musicxylophone

Alfred Kpebesaane and Brittany Anjou – Nong Voru – Fake Love (2021) “Nong Voru” (Fake Love) is a fantastic collaboration between Ghanaian xylophonist, percussionist, and…

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Joji Hirota - Photo by Vincent Goodsell
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Joji Hirota

Angel Romero July 18, 2022 No Comments JapanJapanese musictaikoworld fusionworld music

Drummer, singer, flute player and composer, Joji Hirota easily defies definition. Trained as a classical musician in Japan, he has spent over half his life…

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Cover of the album Masters of Percussion, Vol. 3
Album reviews

Brilliant Percussion Masters

Angel Romero July 18, 2022 No Comments drummingHossam RamzyJoji HirotapercussionSola Akingbola

Masters of Percussion, Vol. 3 (ARC Music, 2009) Volume 3 of ARC Music’s Masters of Percussion series focuses on dazzling Middle Eastern, Japanese and African…

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Ailan Songs Project - Four Winds
Album reviews

Delightful Historical songs from the Torres Strait

Chris Lambie July 17, 2022 1 Comment Australian Aboriginal musicAustralian musicworld music

Jessie Lloyd Ailan Songs Project – Four Winds – Historical songs from the Torres Strait (2022) Composer and performer Jessie Lloyd is a passionate song-keeper…

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