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    Taiwu Ballads Troupe Transforms Paiwan Memory on Kivaljuq

    Taiwu Ballads Troupe (TBT)’s – Kivaljuq (Wind Music International Corporation, 2026) Taiwu Ballads Troupe’s Kivaljuq introduces the listener to the traditional sounds of the Paiwan…

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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Rossi López Gracias a La Vida cover artwork. Rossi wearing a golden dress sitting on a grand armchair made with gold and red colors.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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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    Music videos

    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

Album reviews

Transfixing Scottish Music Inspired by St. Kilda

Angel Romero October 14, 2020 1 Comment Garefowlprogressive folkScottish music

Garefowl – Cliffs (Penny Fiddle Records, 2020) Scottish multi-instrumentalist Ewan Macdonald put together Garefowl, an international collective of talented musicians. The group recorded Cliffs, a…

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Awards

Laura Esparza and Carlos Esteban win the 13th Sons de la Mediterrània Contest

World Music Central News Room October 14, 2020 No Comments Laura Esparza and Carlos EstebanSpanish music

Laura Esparza and Carlos Esteban from Valencia (Spain) are the winners of the 13th edition of the Concurs Sons de la Mediterrània. The contest final…

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New CDs and digital releases

Fabiana Cozza Celebrates Afro-Brazilian Music on Dos Santos

World Music Central News Room October 14, 2020 No Comments Brazilian musicFabiana Cozza

Fabiana Cozza has a new album titled Dos Santos. Cozza is one of the great Brazilian performers of her generation, and has already found her…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Modeste Hugues

Angel Romero October 13, 2020 No Comments Madagascan musicMadagascarModeste Hugues

Modeste Hugues is an award-winning singer songwriter and skilled guitarist from eastern Madagascar. His music is a fine mix of traditional Madagascan sounds. He creates…

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Events

Zanzibar’s Sauti za Busara 2021 Festival to Feature African Music 100% Live

World Music Central News Room October 13, 2020 No Comments African musicSauti za Busara

Sauti za Busara, the leading East African music festival, will take place in Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania) during February 12-13, 2021. Sauti za Busara will…

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New CDs and digital releases

Mig Music to Release Runrig Boxed Set

World Music Central News Room October 13, 2020 No Comments celticRunrigScottish music

One Legend – Two Concerts (Live At Rockpalast 1996 & 2001) is the title of a new 4CD + 2DVD boxed set from Scottish Celtic…

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Events

Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2021 Dates

World Music Central News Room October 12, 2020 No Comments Lotus World Music & Arts Festivalworld music

The annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival has announced the 2021 dates. Festival organizers hope that they will be able to hold live events…

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Album reviews

Angolan Blues Filtered through Brazil

Angel Romero October 12, 2020 No Comments Angolan musicbluesBrazilian musicNuno Mindelis

Nuno Mindelis – Angola Blues (Nuno Mindelis , 2020) Angola Blues showcases the music of excellent Angolan blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Nuno Mindelis. He…

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Album reviews

Remarkable Music Meeting at the Intersection of Europe and Asia

Angel Romero October 11, 2020 No Comments A.G.A. TrioAnatolian musicArmenian musicArsen PetrosyanDeniz KartaldudukGeorgian musicMikail Yakut

A.G.A. Trio – Meeting (Naxos World/Arc Music, 2020) A.G.A Trio is a collaboration between three musicians that come from countries in the Caucasus and Anatolia,…

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Reggae

Hawaiian Reggae Band The Steppas Releases New Single “Stay”

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2020 No Comments ReggaeThe Steppas

The Steppas, a reggae band ftom Hawaii, has released a new single titled “Stay” on October 9, 2020 through Easy Star Records. “Stay” touches on…

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