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    Chamber Folk Act Medusa Quartet’s Debut Inspired by Japanese Kintsugi

    Medusa Quartet — Weaving Gold in Broken Places (self-released, 2026) Weaving Gold in Broken Places is the first full-length album by Toronto chamber-folk ensemble Medusa…

    Tyler Bennet August 15, 2026 No Comments
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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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  • 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.
    Music videos

    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

Meditative Sounds from the American West

Angel Romero November 27, 2020 No Comments fluteJames Marienthalnew age

James Marienthal – Speak to the Sky (Silver Wave Records, 2020) James Marienthal’s Speak to the Sky features a set of peaceful, meditative tracks inspired…

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Pablo Gad Releases Roots Alive Music Video

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2020 No Comments Pablo GadReggae

British roots reggae artist Pablo Gad has released a music video for the song “Roots Alive.” The video features animation made by Mattias Gordon.

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Album reviews

Corsican Music with an Exciting Twist

Angel Romero November 26, 2020 No Comments A CumpagniaCorsican musicCorsican polyphonyItalian musicTrio Sospirata

A Cumpagnia & Trio Sospirata – Mare Nostrum (Casa Editions, 2020) Mare Nostrum is a remarkable collaboration between innovative Corsican vocal group A Cumpagnia and…

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Concert reviews

Newpoli Live-streamed at Global Arts Live

Steve Capra November 25, 2020 No Comments Italian musicNewpolitarantatarantellas

What a terrific group Newpoli is! They gave a concert live-streamed by Global Arts Live on October 25, 2020 from Starlight Square, Cambridge (Massachusetts). The…

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Mehmet Polat’s Inventive Ud

Angel Romero November 24, 2020 1 Comment Mehmet PolatMiddle Eastern musicoudTurkish musicudworld jazz

Mehmet Polat – The Promise (Aftab Records, 2020) Turkish composer and ud virtuoso Mehmet Polat continues his marvelous explorations of Middle Eastern music, flamenco and…

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Natu Camara Livestream at Global Arts Live

Steve Capra November 23, 2020 No Comments Guinean musicNatu Camara

Global Arts Live presented a terrific livestream concert on October sixth, 2020. Natu Camara sang from her home studio for 70 minutes. She was accompanied…

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Reggae Star Buju Banton to Release 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Til Shiloh

World Music Central News Room November 23, 2020 No Comments Buju BantonJamaican musicReggae

Jamaican Grammy award winner and international reggae star, Buju Banton is set to release a 25th anniversary edition of his iconic album “‘Til Shiloh,” on…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Natu Camara

Angel Romero November 23, 2020 2 Comments Guinean musicNatu Camara

Natu Camara was born in Ivory Coast and grew up in Guinea. She got together with three friends to form female R&B/hip-hop band, the Ideal…

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Events

Monkey Week and the SGAE Foundation Celebrate Transatlantic Flamenco Roundtrip Songs

World Music Central News Room November 22, 2020 No Comments FlamencoRosario La Tremendita

The Monkey Week SON Estrella Galicia influential showcase and the SGAE Foundation in Spain have teamed up in pursuit of artistic creativity with an exclusive…

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Papo Vázquez’s Celebratory Puerto Rican Traditions and Latin Jazz

Angel Romero November 22, 2020 No Comments Latin jazzPapo VázquezPuerto Rican musictrombone

Papo Vázquez with the Mighty Pirates Troubadours – Chapter 10: Breaking Cover (Pícaro Records, 2020) Trombonist, composer and arranger Papo Vázquez has released a superb…

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