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    Tamikrest Return to Analog Roots on ‘Assikel’ with Songs of Exile and Resistance

    Tamikrest – Assikel (Glitterbeat, 2026) Assikel came out this year, two decades after Tamikrest emerged from Tinzawaten, near the Mali-Algeria border. The album’s title means…

    Madison Quinn September 12, 2026 No Comments
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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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    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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    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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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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
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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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New CDs and digital releases

Amaru Tribe to Release Between Two Worlds

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2022 No Comments Amaru TribeColombian musicworld fusionworld music

Latin American band Amaru Tribe is set to release its new album “Between Two Worlds” on March 18 on the Vibrating Planet label. Amaru Tribe…

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Salt House
Music videos

Salt House Releases New Video Headwater

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2022 No Comments Salt HouseScottish music

Scottish trio Salt House (Jenny Sturgeon, Ewan MacPherson and Lauren MacColl) has unveiled a new video titled ‘Headwater’ featuring the first single from its upcoming…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Manuel Maio

Angel Romero March 24, 2022 No Comments Manuel MaioPortuguese music

Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Manuel Maio performs music grounded in Portuguese traditions as well as chamber and world music. After graduating as a violinist…

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cover of the single Haiamasina by Charles Maimarosia
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Solomon Islands artist Charles Maimarosia releases new single ‘Haiamasina’

Angel Romero March 23, 2022 No Comments Charles MaimarosiaSolomon Islands

The new single “Haiamasina” (English translation: ‘Loving’) from Solomon Islands musician Charles Maimarosia, is a love poem that exemplifies ‘Are’Are customs and traditions. “Haiamasina” (Wantok…

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Artist Profiles: Marjan Vahdat

Angel Romero March 23, 2022 No Comments IranIranian musicMarjan VahdatPersian classical musicworld music

Iranian singer Marjan Vahdat was born in 1976 in Tehran. She has performed as an independent singer and musician since 1995. Marjan has presented her…

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Mamadou Diabate
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Artist Profiles: Mamadou Diabaté (balafon)

Angel Romero March 23, 2022 1 Comment balafonbalaphoneBurkina FasoBurkinabe musicMamadou Diabate (balafon)

Percussionist and composer Mamadou Diabaté was born in Wagadugu, Burkina Faso in 1973. He began his musical training at the age of five with his…

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World Music Contest Premio Andrea Parodi 2022 Call for Submissions

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2022 No Comments Andrea Parodi Awardsworld music

Italy’s prestigious world music contest, Premio Andrea Parodi  has issued a call for submissions for its 15th edition. The finals will be held in the…

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Events

WOMAD Cáceres Returns May 2022

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2022 No Comments WOMAD Caceresworld music

Renowned world music festival WOMAD Cáceres has announced the return of the event in May 2022. With the motto “30 years together”, the gleaming poster…

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Music videos

Club d’Elf Shares Zeed Al Maal, Single & Video

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2022 No Comments Club d'Elfworld fusionworld music

Boston-based world-dub-jazz collective Club d’Elf have released “Zeed Al Maal,” the third single and video from its upcoming double album, “You Never Know”, scheduled for…

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Beverly Guitar Watkins - In Paris
Album reviews

Fiery Live Blues from the late Beverly “Guitar” Watkins

Angel Romero March 21, 2022 No Comments Beverly “Guitar” Watkinsblues

Beverly “Guitar” Watkins – In Paris (Music Maker Foundation, 2022) The Music Maker Foundation released In Paris, a live album by the late Beverly “Guitar”…

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