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    Polyphonic Vocal Group, Kitka Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Kolo

    Kitka – Kolo (Six Degrees Records, 2026) The legendary multigenerational women’s polyphonic vocal group, Kitka has a brand-new album titled Kolo. This lovely, exquisite and…

    Madison Quinn August 16, 2026 No Comments
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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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  • Hanoun Brass Band From New Orleans to Palestine cover artwork
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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

The Surprising Africangungungu Sound of BCUC

Angel Romero June 16, 2020 No Comments Bantu Continua Uhuru ConsciousnessBCUCSouth African music

BCUC – Emakhosini (Buda Musique, 2018) South African band Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness (BCUC) plays a remarkable form of rhythmic jam music that features singing,…

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At Adau, Captivating World Music from the Borneo Rainforest

Angel Romero June 15, 2020 No Comments At Adauworld fusionworld music

At Adau – Oba (At Adau, 2019) At Adau, the leading world music band in Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo), released their second album Oba in 2019.…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Nate Lee

Angel Romero June 15, 2020 No Comments BluegrassmandolinNate LeeUnited States of America

Mandolinist, vocalist, fiddler and composer Nate Lee was born in Ovilla, Texas. He is an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award-winning instrumentalist and distinguished teacher…

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Invisible System to Release Ambiences In Mali

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2020 1 Comment African musicambient musicInvisible System

World fusion band Invisible System has announced the release of a new album titled ‘Ambiences In Mali’ on July 1st, 2020. Ambiences In Mali includes…

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Fernando Ferreira Announces New Album ‘Mantenhas’

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2020 No Comments African musicBrazilian musicCape Verdean musicFernando Ferreira

African artist Fernando Ferreira has a new album titled ‘Mantenhas’ on AVM Music Editions. Ferreira, was born in Guinea-Bissau, but at the age of five…

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Mandolinist Nate Lee Makes Available Wings of a Jetliner

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2020 No Comments BluegrassmandolinNate Lee

Bluegrass mandolinist Nate Lee has released a new album titled Wings of a Jetliner (Adverb Records). For this recording, Nate brought together a cast of…

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Reggae Star Richie Spice Releases Together We Stand

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2020 No Comments ReggaeRichie Spice

Celebrated reggae artist Richie Spice has a new album titled Together We Stand (VP Records).  Together We Stand which was recorded at various studios in Kingston,…

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Concert reviews

Zeshan B, Livestream presented by Global Arts Live

Steve Capra June 13, 2020 No Comments Indian musicZeshan B

On June 9th, Global Arts Live presented a livestream concert by Zeshan B (full name Zeshan Bagewadi). He’s an American of Indian descent. He broadcast…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Ousmane Toure

Angel Romero June 11, 2020 No Comments MauritaniaOusmane ToureSenegalSenegalese music

Ousmane Toure was born on November 19, 1955 in Kaédi, Mauritania. From 1983 to 1990, Ousmane was Toure Kunda’s lead singer. The band, at the…

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General News

WOMEX Goes Ahead with 2020 Conference

World Music Central News Room June 11, 2020 No Comments The World Music Expowomexworld music

WOMEX, the World Music Expo has announced today that registration for the 26th edition is now open. WOMEX 2020 will take place in October 21-25,…

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