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    Polyphonic Vocal Group, Kitka Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Kolo

    Kitka – Kolo (Six Degrees Records, 2026) The legendary multigenerational women’s polyphonic vocal group, Kitka has a brand-new album titled Kolo. This lovely, exquisite and…

    Madison Quinn August 16, 2026 No Comments
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    Chamber Folk Act Medusa Quartet’s Debut Inspired by Japanese Kintsugi

    Medusa Quartet — Weaving Gold in Broken Places (self-released, 2026) Weaving Gold in Broken Places is the first full-length album by Toronto chamber-folk ensemble Medusa…

    Tyler Bennet August 15, 2026 No Comments
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    The Many Faces of Karsh Kale’s Dust

    Karsh Kale – Dust (Six Degrees, 2026) Karsh Kale returns in 2026 with Dust, his first full-length solo album in a decade. Tthe project expands…

    Madison Quinn August 14, 2026 No Comments
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    Purple With Purpose

    I’m the first to admit that I have no clear definition for the term “world music.” I do, however, know that longstanding band Ancient Future…

    Tom Orr August 12, 2026 No Comments
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    Elena Moon Park Announces Nothing Is Ordinary, A Collaborative All-Ages Album

    Elena Moon Park – Nothing Is Ordinary (Adhyâropa Records, 2026) Elena Moon Park’s third all-ages album, Nothing Is Ordinary, brings together reimagined folk and children’s…

    Madison Quinn August 11, 2026 No Comments
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  • Hanoun Brass Band From New Orleans to Palestine cover artwork
    Music videos Single reviews

    Second Line Levantine

    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Rhiannon Giddens Freight Train video cover artwork. An image of Giddens holding a banjo.
    Music videos

    Rhiannon Giddens Revisits Elizabeth Cotten’s “Freight Train”

    World Music Central News Room August 13, 2026 No Comments
  • 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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”

    World Music Central News Room August 4, 2026 No Comments

Yilian stands confidently against a green-to-yellow backdrop, styled in a bright green top, magenta bikini bottom, and matching platform heels. Pastel lettering spells out Vitamina Y, with the large final “Y” shifting from pink to purple.
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Yilian Cañizares Powers Up 2026 With New Album Vitamina Y

Iliana Cabrera February 6, 2026 No Comments Cuban musicworld musicYilian Cañizares

Yilian Cañizares – Vitamina Y (2026) Cuban-born violinist, singer, and composer Yilian Cañizares will release her new delectable album Vitamina Y on February 6, 2026.…

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Pepe Habichuela: Now or Never event poster. a photo of Pepe Habichuela.
New Books

Book Launch: “Pepe Habichuela: Now or Never” by José Manuel Gamboa

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2026 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de MadridFlamencoJosé Manuel GamboaPepe Habichuelaworld music

This coming Saturday, February 7th, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will present the book “Pepe Habichuela: Now or Never.” Flamenco guitarist Pepe Habichuela, José Manuel…

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Mick Abrahams Seasons – The Recordings 1971-1972 cover artwork.A photo of Mick leaning against a wall.
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Mick Abrahams’ Early ’70s Blues-Rock Returns On 2CD Set

Angel Romero February 5, 2026 No Comments blues-rockclassic rockMick Abrahams

Mick Abrahams – Seasons – The Recordings 1971-1972 (Esoteric, 2026) Seasons – The Recordings 1971–1972 is a 2CD remastered collection that combines Mick Abrahams’ first…

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Rachel Groves - Photo by Alan Peebles. Rachel holding her harp and showing the award.
Awards

Rachel Groves Wins Young Traditional Musician 2026

Wojciech Rubis February 5, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicharpRachel GrovesScottish musicworld music

(headline image: Rachel Groves – Photo by Alan Peebles) Rachel Groves, who plays lever harp, won BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2026. BBC Radio…

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Project Smok Continuum cover artwork. An orange-yellow background with the word Continuum
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Project Smok Reveal New Single Drop “Continuum”

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicProject Smokworld music

“Continuum” is the latest single from Scottish neo-trad trio Project Smok. The group features Ali Levack (pipes and whistles), Ewan Baird (bodhrán), and Pablo Lafuente…

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Ailie Robertson Echoes From Torloisk cover artwork. A photo of Allie playing harp on a stage.
New CDs and digital releases

Harp Virtuosa Ailie Robertson Revives 1800s Torloisk Tunes

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2026 No Comments Ailie RobertsonharpScottish musicworld music

Harp player Ailie Robertson has released Echoes From Torloisk: Music From The Maclean Clephane Manuscripts. The Maclean Clephane manuscripts were compiled by Anna-Jane and Margaret…

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Ababeramuco Ensemble - Made in Gatagara: Music from Rwanda cover artwork. A black and white photo of the muscians holding their musical instruments.
Album reviews

Charming Traditional Songs of Gatagara, Rwanda

Tyler Bennet February 5, 2026 No Comments Ababeramuco EnsembleRwandaRwandan musicworld music

Ababeramuco Ensemble – Made in Gatagara: Music from Rwanda (Antonovka Records, 2022) Made in Gatagara: Music from Rwanda presents field recordings of traditional Rwandan music…

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Flamenco De Cuartito A Matilde Coral artwork. an orange cover with the title of the song.
Music videos

“A Matilde Coral” Introduces Flamenco De Cuartito Vol. 3

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2026 No Comments FlamencoJosé Torres Vicenteworld music

“A Matilde Coral” is a new single and a preview of Volume 3 in Flamenco De Cuartito Volumen 3, the ongoing project from flamenco guitarist,…

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Tangerine Dream - 50 Years Of Phaedra cover artwork. A photo of the concert with blue lighting. The three musicians facing each other and the original album artwork displayed in the background.
Album reviews

Tangerine Dream Reconstructs ‘Phaedra’ 50 Years Later

Angel Romero February 4, 2026 No Comments Berlin Schoolelectronic musicHoshiko YamanePaul FrickPhaedraTangerine DreamThorsten Quaeschning

Tangerine Dream – 50 Years Of Phaedra: At The Barbican (Kscope, 2026) The current version of Tangerine Dream has released 50 Years Of Phaedra: At…

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Periscopi Invertit - Amelia cover artwork. A geometric cover, built from intersecting blocks of blue, red, ochre, and sand tones over a plaster-like surface. Curved arches, semicircles, and layered horizons, arranged in a grid.
Music videos Single reviews

Mallorca Updating

Tom Orr February 4, 2026 No Comments North African musicPeriscopi InvertitSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

The U.K.’s ever-inventive Periscopi Invertit has another winner in “L’amo de son carabassa,” a folk tune from the Mediterranean island of Mallorca that’s been seasoned…

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