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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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    Second Line Levantine

    Tom Orr August 15, 2026 No Comments
  • 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

Album reviews

Splendid Return to the Golden Era of Hawaiian Music

Angel Romero August 5, 2020 No Comments Aubrey RichmondDavid P. JacksonDean ParksHawaiian musicHawaiian steel guitarJames CruceJim Kimo WestKen EmersonNick ManciniTavita Te’o

Various Artists – Aloha Radio Hawaii, a Musical Journey to the Golden Age of Hawaiian Song (Rhymoi Music, 2020) This album features new performances of…

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Events

Global Music Month 2020 Premieres This Fall

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2020 No Comments Asmaa HamzaouiGlobal Music MonthLakou MizikRahim AlHajVäsenworld music

This autumn, the Consortium of World Music Presenters will introduce the debut of Global Music Month 2020. The event is a month-long, online festival of…

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Kronos Quartet & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2020 No Comments American folk musicKronos QuartetPete Seegerwestern classical music

Smithsonian Folkways has announced a new album titled ‘Long Time Passing: Kronos Quartet & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger.’ The release date is October 9th, 2020.…

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Seductive Electronic Folk from Maracaibo

Angel Romero August 4, 2020 No Comments La Gallera Social ClubVenezuelan musicworld fusion

La Gallera Social Club – Trópico Salvaje (Tortuga Music, 2020) La Gallera Social Club is the musically colorful project of two Venezuelan twin brothers from…

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Lonnie Park and the Earth Band Announce ‘My Earth Songs’

World Music Central News Room August 3, 2020 1 Comment Baaba MaalLonnie Park and the Earth Bandworld music

In June of 2020, more than 25 million viewers in 75 countries watched the My Earth Songs Virtual Live Concert, a global initiative with Vivendi…

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K D Babu Kishan Releases Digital Edition of Gypsy India

World Music Central News Room August 2, 2020 No Comments Babu KishanBaul musicIndian musicSufi music

Indian musician, composer and producer K D Babu Kishan has released a digital version of his album titled Gypsy India on B Network Music. Gypsy…

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Brazil’s Mateus Aleluia Unveils Olorum

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2020 No Comments Brazilian musicMateus Aleluia

Mateus Aleluia, a distinguished 76-year old Brazilian singer has a new album titled Olorum. Aleluia is known for combining elements of chamber music and Afro-Brazilian…

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The Deep Intensity and Expression of Oumou Sangare

Angel Romero August 1, 2020 No Comments Malian musicOumou Sangaré

Acoustic presents an intimate side of acclaimed Malian singer Oumou Sangaré. It features live acoustic versions of the songs that appeared in her album Mogoya,…

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Charts

Bab L’Bluz Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2020

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2020 No Comments Bab L’ BluzGnawa musicMoroccan musicTransglobal World Music Chartworld music

The album Nayda! by Moroccan-French band Bab L’Bluz topped the Transglobal World Music Chart in August 2020. Bab L’Bluz is fronted by singer and guembri…

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Charts

Oumou Sangare Number One at the World Music Charts Europe in August 2020

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2020 No Comments Oumou Sangaréworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

Acoustic, the latest recording from Malian singer Oumou Sangare is the number one album One at the World Music Charts Europe in August 2020. Acoustic…

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