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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

Tribute to the Great Minstrel of Lara State

Angel Romero June 11, 2020 No Comments Los Golperos de El TocuyoVenezuelan music

Los Golperos de El Tocuyo – Homenaje a Don Pío Alvarado (Centro Nacional del Disco, 2014) Venezuelan traditional music ensemble Los Golperos de El Tocuyo…

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Noa’s Love for Bach

Angel Romero June 10, 2020 No Comments BachNoawestern classical music

Noa – Letters to Bach (Naïve, 2019) Israeli singer-songwriter, percussionist, and political activist Achinoam Nini, better known as Noa, is one of the best known…

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Interviews

Interview with Multifaceted Guitarist Nicolas Meier

Angel Romero June 9, 2020 No Comments JazzNicolas Meierrockworld jazzworld music

London-based Swiss musician Nicolas Meier is an outstanding guitar player. He has a multidimensional career, playing a wide-range of musical styles, from rock and jazz…

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Artist Profiles: Celina da Piedade

Angel Romero June 8, 2020 No Comments accordionCelina Da PiedadePortuguese music

Celina da Piedade is a Portuguese accordionist, singer-songwriter and composer. She started studying music at the age of 5, and shortly afterwards was performing in…

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Ajoyo’s Exquisite Mix

Angel Romero June 8, 2020 No Comments Ajoyoworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Ajoyo – War Chant (Shems Records, 2020) War Chant is the new album from an excellent New York-based band called Ajoyo. The group masterfully combines…

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Kora album ‘Kairaba Jabi’ from Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2020 No Comments Dembo KonteGambian musicKausu KuyatehkoraSenegalese music

The Ghosts From The Basement label has reissued Kairaba Jabi, the kora duet album by Dembo Konte (Gambia) and Kausu Kuyateh (Senegal). This is a…

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New Films

Norwegian Folk Group Wardruna Uncovers Music Video for New Single “Lyfjaberg”

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2020 No Comments Nordic musicNorwegian musicWardruna

Nordic folk band Wardruna has unveiled its new single titled “Lyfjaberg.” The Norwegian group had to postpone the release of its new album Kvitravn to…

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Brazil’s Céu Unveils New Single “Forçar o Verão”

World Music Central News Room June 7, 2020 No Comments Brazilian musicCeu

Latin GRAMMY award winning Brazilian vocalist and composer Céu has just released her new single “Forçar o Verão“, from her upcoming fifth studio album APKÁ!…

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Moroccan-French band Bab L’ Bluz Reveals Nayda

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2020 No Comments Bab L’ BluzMoroccan music

Moroccan-French four-piece act, Bab L’ Bluz, has released Nayda (Real World Records) in digital format. The physical editions on CD and LP will be available…

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Clay G Releases debut Reggae Album Forged in Fyah

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2020 1 Comment Clay GReggae

Reggae artist Clay G has released his debut reggae album, Forged in Fyah. The album features guests such as Peetah Morgan (of Morgan Heritage), Tony…

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