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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

Album reviews

Fantastic Big Band Orchestrations of Latin Roots Music

Angel Romero July 27, 2020 No Comments FlamencojoropolandóLatin jazzPablo GilRaíces Jazz OrchestrasalsaTony Succar

Tony Succar & Pablo Gil – Raíces Jazz Orchestra (Unity Entertainment, 2020) Two of the leading Latin Jazz musicians in the United States got together…

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Mongolian Band Khusugtun to Release Jangar

World Music Central News Room July 25, 2020 No Comments KhusugtunMongolian musicthroat singingworld music

Buda Musique has announced the August 28, 2020 release of Jangar, an album by Mongolian sextet Khusugtun. The group performs a modern and polyphonic exploration…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Dongyang Gozupa

Angel Romero July 24, 2020 No Comments Dongyang GozupaKorean musicprogressive rockSouth Korea

Dongyang Gozupa is an innovative South Korean group that performs a remarkable mix of instrumental progressive rock band and Gugak (traditional Korean music). The trio…

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The Tune, Deeply Steeped in Korean Traditions and Modernity

Angel Romero July 24, 2020 1 Comment Korean musicThe Tuneworld fusionworld music

The Tune – Wandering Melodic Road (Mirrrorball Music, 2016) South Korea has a very diverse music scene with a large number of excellent female performers…

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Artist Profiles: Djazia Satour

Angel Romero July 24, 2020 No Comments AlgeriaAlgerian musicDjazia Satour

Djazia Satour was born in Algiers on December 9, 1980. She grew up in Algeria and arrived to Grenoble (France) in 1990. At the age…

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World Music Contest ‘Andrea Parodi Awards’ Announces 2020 Finalists

World Music Central News Room July 24, 2020 No Comments Andrea Parodi Awardsworld music

The Andrea Parodi Awards has announced the ten finalists that will participate in the 2020 contest. This is the only European contest for world music.…

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Artist Profiles: Dalinda

Angel Romero July 23, 2020 1 Comment a cappellaDalindaHungarian musicHungary

Dalinda is an a cappella trio based in Budapest, Hungary. The group performs Hungarian folk songs with a modern and polyphonic twist. The group’s three…

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Artist Profiles: Coşkun Karademir

Angel Romero July 23, 2020 No Comments baglamaCoşkun KarademirkopuzTurkeyTurkish music

Coşkun Karademir was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1986. He is an Anatolian baglama and kopuz master. The Turkish artist was captivated by the iconic…

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Artist Profiles: Ana Carla Maza

Angel Romero July 23, 2020 No Comments Ana Carla MazaCubaCuban musicJazzwestern classical musicworld fusion

Cellist Ana Carla Maza Sierra was born in Havana, Cuba in a musical family. Her father is acclaimed Chilean pianist Carlos Maza and her mother…

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Artist Profiles: Alogte Oho

Angel Romero July 23, 2020 No Comments Alogte OhoFrafra musicGhanaGhanaian musicgospel

Vocalist Alogte Oho was raised in southern Ghana and later moved to the land of the Frafra (also known as Fare-Fare) community in northern Ghana.…

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