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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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    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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  • Rhiannon Giddens Freight Train video cover artwork. An image of Giddens holding a banjo.
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    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.
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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

Album reviews

Elena Ledda, the Diva of Sardinian Tradition

Angel Romero April 14, 2021 No Comments Elena LeddaItalian musicSardinian music

Elena Ledda – Lantias (S’Ard Music, 2018) Lantias is the 15th album from the top Sardinian vocalist and charismatic songwriter Elena Ledda. The music on…

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WOMAD UK Announces 2021 Artists

World Music Central News Room April 14, 2021 No Comments WOMADWOMAD UKworld music

Iconic world music festival WOMAD has announced the first set of artists scheduled to perform in July 2021. The eclectic mix of UK-based artists will…

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Frank London’s Ghetto Songs (from Venice and Beyond)

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2021 2 Comments Frank LondonJewish musicworld music

Trumpeter and composer Frank London (The Klezmatics) has a new project titled “Ghetto Songs (from Venice and Beyond)” on Felmay Records, scheduled for release on…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Kasai Allstars

Angel Romero April 13, 2021 No Comments Congolese musicDemocratric Republic of CongoKasai Allstars

Kasai Allstars is a musical collective that brings together members from various Congolese bands, including Masanka Sankayi and Basokin. The singers and instrumentalists all originate…

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Events

Greece’s Music Village Reveals 2021 Workshops

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2021 No Comments Music Villageworld music

Music Village Arts Community has announced the workshop program for 2021. The workshops will take place during August 2021 in the medieval village of Aghios…

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Anoushka Shankar Announces Love Letters P.S.

World Music Central News Room April 12, 2021 2 Comments Anoushka ShankarIndian musicsitarworld music

Composer and sitar player Anoushka Shankar is set to release a new digital album titled Love Letters P.S. (Decca Records Group/Mercury KX) on June 4,…

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Douglas Felipe Reveals His Roots on Afro

World Music Central News Room April 11, 2021 No Comments Afro-BrazilianBrazilian musicDouglas Felipe

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, arranger and composer Douglas Felipe has released an album titled Afro. Felipe recorded this engaging album which is deeply grounded in Afro-Brazilian, African…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Sopa de Pedra

Angel Romero April 10, 2021 No Comments a cappellaPortugalPortuguese musicSopa de Pedra

Sopa de Pedra is a Portuguese a cappella ensemble based in Porto that performs traditional Portuguese folk music with creative new arrangements. The ensemble uses…

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Artist Profiles: Retimbrar (Portugal)

Angel Romero April 10, 2021 No Comments percussionPortugalPortuguese musicRetimbrar

Retimbrar is an evolving musical collective from Porto that explores deep Portuguese traditional rhythms, songs, and instruments. Inspired by the country’s musical traditions, TugaBeat is…

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Articles

The Old Man of the Sea sails into the sunset

Tony Hillier April 10, 2021 No Comments Australian musicHenry Gibson DanSeaman Dan

For two thirds of his working life, Henry Gibson Dan plied his trade in the seas of tropical north Australia as a deep-water pearl shell…

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