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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…

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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.
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    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
  • Black and white photo of Sheila Chandra with hands holding her head.
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    Sheila Chandra Presents “Lament of McCrimmon / Song of the Banshee”

    World Music Central News Room August 27, 2026 No Comments

New Releases

Reggae Hits and New Releases in August 2021

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2021 No Comments AlborosieFortunate YouthJah CureJah Sun & The Rising TideMedisunReggaeShaggy

Reggae Gold The annual Reggae Gold series returns in 2021 with a collection of hits. Reggae Gold 2021 features “Go Down Deh” by Spice, featuring…

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Afro-Nordic Band Monoswezi to Release Shanu

World Music Central News Room August 25, 2021 No Comments African musicMonosweziworld musicZimbabwean music

Musical collective Monoswezi has announced the release of a new album titled “Shanu” (Riverboat Records), scheduled for release in October 2021. “Shanu” will feature new…

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Dayramir González Announces Tribute to Juan Formell & Los Van Van CD and DVD

Angel Romero August 24, 2021 No Comments Cuban musicDayramir Gonzálezworld music

Famed Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir González has announced the release of his new project, Tribute to Juan Formell & Los Van Van. Release date…

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Balsam Range - Moxie and Mettle
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Balsam Range to Release New Album Moxie and Mettle

Angel Romero August 24, 2021 1 Comment Balsam RangeBluegrass

Celebrated bluegrass band Balsam Range is set to release a new album titled “Moxie and Mettle” on September 24, 2021. The album will include the…

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World Rhythm Explorers Elektric Voodoo Launch Third Studio Album ‘Telescope’

World Music Central News Room August 23, 2021 No Comments AfrobeatElektric Voodooworld fusionworld music

Elektric Voodoo has released its new album titled “Telescope”.  The ensemble delivers a thrilling mix of Afrobeat, Latin music, rock hooks, reggae, world music, and…

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Folk Songs of the Dong, Gelao & Yao Peoples

Angel Romero August 23, 2021 No Comments Chinese music

Folk Music of China, Vol. 16 – Folk Songs of the Dong, Gelao & Yao Peoples (Naxos World, 2021) presents the grand songs of the…

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A Quatro Vozes at Malungo Festival

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2021 No Comments A Quatro VozesAfro-BrazilianBrazilian musicMalungo Festival

The Minas Gerais group A Quatro Vozes, now in a trio, formed by the sisters Dora, Jurema and Jussara Otaviano, present the musical diversity of…

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Award-Winning World Fusion Band Opium Moon to Release Double Album

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2021 No Comments Opium Moonworld fusionworld music

Grammy-winning band Opium Moon is set to release a double album titled ‘Night + Day‘. Release date is August 27, 2021. Opium Moon performs a…

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Obituaries

Famed Salsa Musician and Producer Larry Harlow Dies at 82

World Music Central News Room August 21, 2021 No Comments Fania All-StarsLarry Harlowsalsa

Renowned salsa multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and bandleader Lawrence Ira Kahn, better known as Larry Harlow, died on August 20, 2021. Larry Harlow was a salsa…

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Events

Darbar Festival 2021

World Music Central News Room August 21, 2021 No Comments Darbar FestivalIndian classical musicJyotsna SrikanthKen ZuckermanRN PrakashSanju SahaiSurdarshan Chana

October 21 – October 24, 2021, various venues  NEW: Indian Music Appreciation Course (livestreamed Sat 16 and Sun 17 Oct, 2pm-5.30pm each day) Ken Zuckerman with Surdarshan…

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