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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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Featured News

  • 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 Futuristic World-Bending Sound of the Go: Organic Orchestra

Angel Romero November 30, 2019 No Comments Adam RudolphBrooklyn Raga MassiveGo: Organic Orchestraworld fusionworld jazz

Go: Organic Orchestra & Brooklyn Raga Massive – Ragmala – A Garland of Ragas (Meta Records, 2019) Ragmala – A Garland of Ragas is a…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Brooklyn Raga Massive

Angel Romero November 30, 2019 No Comments Brooklyn Raga MassiveIndian classical musicworld fusionworld jazz

The joyful Brooklyn Raga Massive (BRM) is a non-profit artist collective committed to creating cross-cultural perception through Indian classical and Raga inspired music. It includes…

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Artist Profiles: Go: Organic Orchestra

Angel Romero November 30, 2019 No Comments Adam RudolphGo: Organic Orchestraworld fusionworld jazz

Go: Organic Orchestra is a 21st century concept of a “future orchestra”. Artistic director Adam Rudolph‘s archetypal method to composing and improvisational conducting incorporates musical…

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Events

Lakou Mizik and Preservation Hall Jazz Band Double Bill at The Fillmore in San Francisco

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2019 No Comments Lakou MizikPreservation Hall Jazz Band

The iconic Fillmore club in San Francisco, California has announced a Lakou Mizik and Preservation Hall Jazz Band double bill this New Year’s Eve, December…

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2019 World Music Central Holiday Music Guide

TJ Nelson November 28, 2019 No Comments Bing CrosbyBrynn StanleyCeltic WomanChristmas musicDionne WarwickFrozenholiday musicKristin KorbLos LobosOpium MoonRob HalfordThe Jackson 5The Oak Ridge Boys

We didn’t even hit Thanksgiving this year and already a tidal wave of mall Christmas trees had been lofted skyward, stores sporting holiday gear are…

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New CDs and digital releases

Transglobal Underground Announces New Album to Be Released in 2020

Angel Romero November 27, 2019 No Comments global electronicaTransGlobal Undergroundworld fusion

World fusion and global electronica innovators Transglobal Underground have announced the release of a new album provisionally titled ‘Walls Have Ears.’ The recording is set…

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Events

Mamadou Diabaté, Diabel Cissokho and Sourakata Koité to Perform at Jazz Café in London

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2019 No Comments African musicDiabel CissokhoMamadou Diabaté (balafon)Sourakata Koité

Three leading instrumentalists from West Africa are set to perform at the Jazz Café in London, UK on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.  The show will…

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Album reviews

Deeply Expressive Sarod

Angel Romero November 25, 2019 No Comments Amaan Ali BangashAmjad Ali KhanAyaan Ali BangashIndian classical music

Amjad Ali Khan – Mohsha (Real World Records, 2005/2019 reissue) Amjad Ali Khan’s highly acclaimed Mohsha album was originally released on April 25, 2005. It…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Les Grands Hurleurs

Angel Romero November 24, 2019 No Comments CanadaCanadian musicLes Grands HurleursQuebecois music

Les Grands Hurleurs play music that is profoundly rooted in tradition and diverse influences as well. Since its beginning in 2009, Les Grands Hurleurs have…

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Artist Profiles: Vasilis Kostas

Angel Romero November 24, 2019 No Comments GreeceGreek musiclautoluteVasilis Kostas

Vasilis Kostas is a much-admired lauto (Greek lute) player from Epirus, Greece. He is part of the ‘Global Messengers’, the ensemble of Grammy Award-winning pianist…

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