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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
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    Mairi McGillivray Unveils ‘S Mòr mo Chùram

    World Music Central News Room August 5, 2026 No Comments
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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

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Music videos

Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Unveil New Track “Elyne Road”

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2021 No Comments koraMalian musicToumani Diabate

Malian kora maestro Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra are debuting the musical piece “Elyne Road,” the third piece track extracted from their trailblazing…

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Events

Cante Flamenco, From Madrid to Heaven

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2021 No Comments FlamencoLucas CarmonaSaúl Quirós

SGAE Foundation’s series dedicated to flamenco singers will begin on Tuesday, April 6. The double bill will showcase the talent from Madrid, with the subtitle…

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Celina da Piedade Releases Live Album

World Music Central News Room April 3, 2021 No Comments Celina Da PiedadePortuguese music

Acclaimed vocalist and accordionist Celina da Piedade, one of the most recognized singer-songwriters in Portuguese roots music, has released a live album. “Celina da Piedade…

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Malva Vela & Lin Cortés Release ‘Malva Marina’ Video

World Music Central News Room April 2, 2021 No Comments FlamencoLin CortésMalva VelaSpanish music

Upcoming singer, actress and painter Malva Vela (Madrid, Spain) and singer-songwriter and guitarist Lin Cortés (Cordoba, Spain) have released a music video featuring their ‘Malva…

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Burkina Hakili, a Joyful Celebration of the Musical Diversity of Burkina Faso

Angel Romero April 2, 2021 2 Comments African musicBurkinabe musicKady Diarra

Kady Diarra – Burkina Hakili (Lamastrock, 2021) Burkina Hakili is the third album from excellent singer-songwriter Kady Diarra. The album was recorded   in a garden…

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Charts

Warsaw Village Band Hits Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2021

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2021 No Comments Transglobal World Music ChartWarsaw Village Bandworld music

The album Uwodzenie/Waterduction from Polish ensemble Warsaw Village Band is the the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2021. Transglobal…

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Charts

Warsaw Village Band Repeats Number 1 at World Music Charts Europe in April 2021

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2021 No Comments Warsaw Village Bandworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album Uwodzenie/Waterduction by Polish act Warsaw Village Band is once more the top recording at the World Music Charts Europe in April 2021. April…

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New CDs and digital releases

Lalala Napoli Celebrates Neapolitan Roots and Trance on Cavalluccio

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2021 No Comments Italian musicLalala Napolitarantellas

Cavalluccio is the new album from French band Lalala Napoli. The ensemble is led by accordionist and vocalist François Castiello, who has Italian roots. Castiello…

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VAN Quartet Releases ‘Return’

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2021 1 Comment Armenian musicVAN Quartetworld jazz

Armenian music ensemble VAN Quartet has a new album titled “Return.” The ensemble performs a combination of jazz and Armenian music. The lineup includes Armenian…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Jon Stickley Trio

Angel Romero March 30, 2021 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassJon StickleyJon Stickley TrioUnited States of America

Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental group based in Asheville, North Carolina. The trio incorporates deep grooves, innovative flatpicking guitar, and spacey…

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