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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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  • Rossi López Gracias a La Vida cover artwork. Rossi wearing a golden dress sitting on a grand armchair made with gold and red colors.
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    Rossi López Recreates Violeta Parra’s “Gracias a La Vida” with Caribbean Rhythms

    World Music Central News Room September 14, 2026 No Comments
  • Laura Leigh - Have to Hold cover artwork. Laura head shot with long hair partially covering her face.
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    Bluegrass Vocalist Laura Leigh Jones Presents “Have to Hold”

    World Music Central News Room September 14, 2026 No Comments
  • 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
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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

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Sister Susannah, New Single from Anoushka Shankar

World Music Central News Room April 7, 2021 1 Comment Anoushka Shankarworld music

Acclaimed sitarist, composer and producer Anoushka Shankar has released a song titled ‘Sister Susannah.’ The track features Anoushka on sitar and spoken word, reciting a…

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Album reviews

Joyful Songs Celebrating Polish Music and Canada

Angel Romero April 6, 2021 2 Comments Polish musicPolky

Polky – Songs From Home (Polky, 2020) Songs From Home is the debut full length album from Polky, an excellent Polish-Canadian band based in Toronto.…

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Reissue of Ali Farka Touré’s ‘Red’ Album

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2021 No Comments Ali Farka Tourédesert bluesMalian music

The album Red from legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré was reissued in March 2021, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Ali Farka Toure’s death…

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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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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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New CDs and digital releases

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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Music videos

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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