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    Moussa T Offers Modern Tuareg Desert Blues on Tartite

    Moussa T — Tartite (Mixto Records, 2026) With Tartite, rising Tuareg musician Moussa T delivers familiar desert blues closely associated with Tuareg music. At the…

    Angel Romero April 17, 2026 No Comments
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    Rafael Carvalho Introduces the viola da terra on A Teia Da Viola

    Rafael Carvalho – A Teia da Viola (self-release, 2025) Rafael Carvalho’s A Teia Da Viola is a delightful 10-track self-released album that celebrates the beautiful…

    Iliana Cabrera April 14, 2026 No Comments
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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Blanca Paloma - Sentaita en la escalera (Portada) cover artwork. Blanca appears as a very small woman wearing a blue outfit sitting on a giant human hand.
    Music videos

    Blanca Paloma Previews Debut Album With Sentaíta en la escalera

    World Music Central News Room April 18, 2026 No Comments
  • Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith - Three Star Hornpipe cover artwork. A sand colored image of leafless tree branches.
    Music videos

    Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith Reimagine “Three Star Hornpipe”

    World Music Central News Room April 17, 2026 No Comments
  • Purbayan Chatterjee & Mark Lettieri Soar cover artwork. An illustration of bird feathers.
    Music videos

    Purbayan Chatterjee and Mark Lettieri Collaborate on New Single “Soar”

    World Music Central News Room April 16, 2026 No Comments
  • Moyses Dos Dantos — Photo by Brian Cross. Moyses leaning against a building wall wearing a black hat.
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    Moyses Dos Santos Releases Lead Single “Boa Viagem”

    World Music Central News Room April 15, 2026 No Comments
  • Lonesome River Band Pretty Little Widow cover artwork. A black and white photo of a brush brushing a show. The texts are in ink.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass Outfit Lonesome River Band Revives a Stringbean Rarity

    World Music Central News Room April 14, 2026 No Comments
  • Tamikrest, black and white photo
    Music videos

    Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”

    World Music Central News Room April 13, 2026 No Comments

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Cordel Do Fogo Encantado

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicCordel Do Fogo Encantado

Cordel Do Fogo Encantado, from Arcoverde City, located in the back country of the state of Pernambuco, Northeast of Brazil, a region continually devastated by…

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Artist Profiles: Clube do Balanço

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicClube do Balançosamba rock

Brazilian band Clube do Balanço re-ignited the work of the masters of samba-rock: Jorge Ben (up to 77), Luiz Vagner, Bebeto, Roberto Carlos and Erasmo,…

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Events

Festival International de Louisiane Reveals 2018 Program

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2018 No Comments Festival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicworld music

Festival International de Louisiane has revealed the list of 2018 performers. The 5-day will be held April 25-29, 2018 in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. This year’s…

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Artist Profiles: Cidade Negra

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilCidade NegraReggae

Cidade Negra (Black City), is one of Brazil’s most popular reggae groups, with great sold out shows at the legendary Maracana football arena. In Brazil…

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Artist Profiles: Cibelle

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicCibelle

Cibelle Cavalli Bastos was born January 2, 1978 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. On her debut album, Cibelle, released by Crammed Discs’ label Ziriguiboom, Cibelle also…

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Artist Profiles: Chico Pinheiro

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicChico PinheiroJazz

Chico Pinheiro was born December 8, 1975 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has played throughout Brazil and abroad with musicians representing a multitude of genres,…

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Artist Profiles: Chico César

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicChico Cesar

  A brilliant performer and songwriter, Chico César creates unforgettable contemporary music based on the contagious melodies and rhythms of Brazil. Aos Vivos is a…

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Artist Profiles: Chico Buarque

Angel Romero February 24, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicChico Buarque

Francisco Buarque de Hollanda, better known as Chico Buarque, was born June 19, 1944 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Chico Buarque feels at home in…

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Artist Profiles: Celso Machado

Angel Romero February 24, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicCelso Machadoworld music

Virtuoso guitarist and percussionist Celso Machado was born January 27, 1953. He brings joy to his audiences with his subtle mixture of musical inspiration and…

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Artist Profiles: Celia Mara

Angel Romero February 24, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicCelia Mara

Celia Mara was born July 27, 1961 in Pedra Azul, a small town in Minas Gerais near the Bahian border, in Brazil. The area is…

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