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    Tanasi, Masters of Sensational, Enduring Worldgrass

    Tanasi — Tanasi (Self-Released, 2026) Tanasi’s self-titled debut album presents a flavorful musical exchange led by dobro player Billy Cardine, guitarist Anya Hinkle, and banjo…

    Angel Romero August 10, 2026 No Comments
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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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  • 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
  • Gráinne Brady The Highest Blossom cover artwork. Tree branches with flowers.
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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
  • Kingly T Let Love Flow cover artwork. Kingly T smiling next to a neon blue heart.
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    Don’t Let it Ebb

    Tom Orr July 29, 2026 No Comments

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Album reviews

Exquisite Harp Rooted in Celtic Traditions

Angel Romero March 17, 2022 No Comments Canadian musicCeltic musicEllen GiblingharpIrish folk musicScottish music

Ellen Gibling – The Bend in the Light (Ellen Gibling, 2021) The Bend in the Light is a solo harp album from Canadian composer, arranger,…

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Jean Watson Releases Traditional Irish Hymn “St. Patrick’s Breastplate”

World Music Central News Room March 17, 2022 No Comments

Violinist, talented vocalist, and author Jean Watson has released a newly arranged contemporary Celtic music version of the traditional Irish prayer and hymn “St. Patrick’s…

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Eamonn Flynn Celebrates the Charm and Resiliency of Dublin

Angel Romero March 16, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicEamonn FlynnIrish folk music

Eamonn Flynn – Anywhere But Home (Anam, 2022) “Anywhere But Home” is a heartfelt tribute to the city of Dublin from accomplished Irish pianist, brilliant…

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The London Latin Music Festival La Linea Coming in April 2022

World Music Central News Room March 16, 2022 No Comments Bebel GilbertocumbiaLa LineaLatin American musicLuzmira Zerpamariachisalsa

La Linea, London’s Latin Music Festival will be taking place April 21 – May 2, 2022. The 2022 marks a return to in person performances…

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cover of the album Begin With The End In Mind by Pádraig Rynne
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Dazzling and Exquisite Concertina Work from Pádraig Rynne

Angel Romero March 15, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicconcertinaIrish folk musicPádraig Rynne

Pádraig Rynne – Begin With The End In Mind (2022) Composer and concertina maestro Pádraig Rynne goes back to his traditional Irish folk music roots…

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Flamenco Singer Argentina Releases “La Candela de Lola”, a Tribute to Composer Sergio Siaba

Angel Romero March 15, 2022 No Comments ArgentinaCuban musicFlamencoSergio SiabaSpanish music

“La Candela de Lola” is the new single from acclaimed flamenco singer Argentina. The song will appear in her upcoming album dedicated to Cuban son,…

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Captivating Multicultural Sounds Inspired by River Deltas

Angel Romero March 14, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicCeltic musicDeltasPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

Deltas – II (Groovin Records, 2021) Portuguese band Deltas presents a captivating cross-cultural sound inspired the river deltas in various countries. Influences include Celtic music,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Special Edition Reissue of Irish Folk Classic Andy Irvine & Paul Brady

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2022 No Comments Andy IrvineCeltic musicDónal LunnyIrish folk musicKevin BurkePaul Brady

Compass Records Group has announced the special edition release of the Mulligan Records classic “Andy Irvine/Paul Brady” on purple vinyl, CD and digital format. Long…

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Emilia y Pablo present Unique Chilean Flamenco Fusion

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2022 No Comments Chilean musicEmilia y PabloFlamencoworld fusionworld music

Madrid-based Chilean artists Emilia y Pablo have released their new album Territorio de Delirio this week. The duo fuses traditional South American music with flamenco…

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Events

Acclaimed Qawwali Act Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers Returns to New York City

Angel Romero March 12, 2022 No Comments Hamza Akram Qawwal & BrothersPakistani musicqawwali

[March 25 Note: this concert has been cancelled because the artists have not been issued visas]. Award-winning Pakistani ensemble Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers, grandsons…

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