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    Tuuletar Makes Waves With Mother Earth Energy

    Tuuletar – Maammo (Nordic Notes, 2026) Finnish folk vocal group Tuuletar released its third studio album, Maammo (“Mother Earth”), on January 30, 2026. The record…

    JGurski March 24, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Souad Massi’s Latest Explores New Franco-Arabic Blends

    Souad Massi – Zagate (Backingtrack Production, 2026) Algerian-born singer-songwriter Souad Massi has never strayed far from her Algerian Chaâbi folk roots, while creatively incorporating Western…

    John Alan Urquhart March 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Benedicte Maurseth’s Mirra Follows the Call of the Wild

    Benedicte Maurseth – Mirra (Hubro, 2025) With Mirra (2025), Norwegian Hardanger fiddle player and composer Benedicte Maurseth deepens her exploration of sound, landscape, and ecology.…

    Madison Quinn March 20, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Dub Will Keep Us Together, Nick Page’s Final Dub Colossus Album

    Dub Colossus – Dub Will Keep Us Together (Real World X, 2026) Dub Will Keep Us Together is the final Dub Colossus album to feature…

    Angel Romero March 19, 2026 No Comments
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    Laura Camacho Unveils Todo Tiempo Pasado — Tango Meets Britney And Kate Bush

    Laura Camacho – Todo Tiempo Pasado (Athens Tango Project, 2025) Argentine composer and orchestra bassist Laura Camacho has a new album titled Todo Tiempo Pasado…

    Iliana Cabrera March 18, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Cheikh Ibra Fam Adouna over artwork. A photo of Cheikh Ibra Fam wearing a red hat.
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    Cheikh Ibra Fam Unveils “Amoul Solo” Video Ahead of Adouna

    World Music Central News Room March 25, 2026 No Comments
  • A retro illustration featuring a classic jukebox as the centerpiece, flanked by a fiddle and bow. To the right, a milkshake sits on a small table beside round stools on a checkered floor.
    Music videos

    Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland Team up Again on “Let’s Sing Our Song”

    World Music Central News Room March 24, 2026 No Comments
  • Vaiano’s Paisanos cover artwork. A hand-drawn, rustic illustration shows a communal table set with bread, oranges, herbs, wine, and simple dishes. A violin and guitar lie among the food
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    Vaiano’s Paisanos Recreate the Stringband Music of Early 20th Century New York

    World Music Central News Room March 21, 2026 No Comments
  • Transglobal Underground - Doin’ the Moonshine cover artwork. A photo of a large barn next to a windmill.
    Music videos

    Transglobal Underground Returns With “Doin’ the Moonshine” Twist

    World Music Central News Room March 19, 2026 No Comments
  • Sami Yusuf playing oud.
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    Sami Yusuf’s New Album Weaves Ancient Chants Into One Global Voice

    World Music Central News Room March 18, 2026 No Comments
  • The Klezmatics - “Un Du Akerst” cover artwork. A protest poster-style cover in red, black, and off. Shows two clenched fists in broken chains rising toward a burst of shattered fragments.
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    Klezmatics Clock In With A New Protest Song

    World Music Central News Room March 17, 2026 No Comments

Concert reviews

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Homegrown Concert

Steve Capra July 20, 2020 No Comments Alasdair FraserCeltic musicfiddleNatalie HaasScottish music

The American Folklife Center of The Library of Congress Homegrown Concerts Series, July 15, 2020 On July 15th, The American Folklife Center of The Library…

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Magnificent Sarod and Guitar Interchange

Angel Romero July 20, 2020 No Comments Amaan Ali BangashAmit KavthekarAmjad Ali KhanAyaan Ali BangashguitarsarodSharon Isbintabla

Sharon Isbin, Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash – Strings for Peace (Zoho Music, 2020) Strings for Peace is a fabulous…

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Landmark Celtic album by Ashley MacIsaac

Angel Romero July 19, 2020 No Comments Ashley MacIsaacCanadian musicCeltic musicfiddleIrish folk musicScottish music

Ashley MacIsaac – Hi How Are You Today? (A&M Records, 1995) Hi How Are You Today? is a significant Celtic music crossover album that made…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Einar Selvik

Angel Romero July 18, 2020 1 Comment Einar SelvikWardruna

Einar Selvik was born on November 18, 1979 in Bergen, Norway. He is a Norwegian composer, musician and creative architect behind the Nordic folk band…

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The Captivating Latin and Flamenco Jazz of Eva Cortés

Angel Romero July 18, 2020 No Comments Eva CortésFlamencoflamenco jazzLatin jazz

Eva Cortés – Todas las Voces (Truth Revolution Recording Collective, 2020) Honduran-Spanish jazz singer, songwriter and composer Eva Cortés has released a splendid new album…

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Malian Musician Afel Bocoum Releases New Song “Avion”

World Music Central News Room July 18, 2020 No Comments Afel BocoumMalian music

Acclaimed Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum has released a track from his upcoming studio album Lindé, scheduled for release on September 4, 2020 on…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Afel Bocoum

Angel Romero July 17, 2020 No Comments Afel BocoumMalian music

Afel Bocoum was in Niafunké, Mali in 1955. Afel grew up immersed in music. His father was a respected violinist and his uncle was iconic…

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Artist Profiles: Emma Björling

Angel Romero July 17, 2020 1 Comment Emma BjörlingSwedish music

Emma Björling is one of the leading singers of Swedish folk songs performing these days. She is a member of the bands Lyy and Skye…

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Album reviews

Malian Blues from Remote Mali

Angel Romero July 17, 2020 No Comments Ali Farka Tourédesert bluesMalian music

Ali Farka Touré – Niafunké (World Circuit Music, 1999) Niafunké is a now classic world music album released in 1999 by the great Malian musician…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Rough Guide To The Roots Of Gospel

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2020 1 Comment African-American musicgospel

The Rough Guide To The Roots Of Gospel is set for release on September 11, 2020. The anthology explores the roots of Gospel music, focusing…

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