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    Harp Spells & Synth Charms: Inside Tragic Magic

    Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore – Tragic Magic (Infiné, 2026) Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore have announced Tragic Magic, a collaborative ambient album recorded at…

    Nicky Morningstar January 27, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Pizzica Legends Celebrate 50 Years With Il Mito

    Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino – Il Mito (Ponderosa Music Records, 2026) Italian ensemble Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino has just released Il Mito (The Myth). For sure, Canzoniere…

    Iliana Cabrera January 26, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    EH3 Returns With New Jazz-Rock Set, Close To Nothing

    EH3 / Erland Helbø Trio – Close To Nothing (Losen Records, 2025) Close To Nothing is the second release from EH3 / Erland Helbø Trio,…

    Angel Romero January 25, 2026 No Comments
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    Gio Chamba Cranks Up Psychedelic Cumbia On Tropidelicos

    Gio Chamba – Tropidelicos (Mixto Records, 2025) Houston duo Gio Chamba released their new album Tropidelicos not long ago. The eight-track set is characterized by…

    Iliana Cabrera January 25, 2026 No Comments
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    NTU Futurism And A Cosmic Spin On Afro-Futurism

    L8 Antique – NTU Futurism (2025) South African ensemble L8 Antique has released its debut album, NTU Futurism, a project rooted in African spirituality and…

    Tyler Bennet January 24, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Eskorzo & Muerdo sit outdoors at a small round table, smiling at one another. One plays a guitar while wearing sunglasses and a hat, the other wears dark sunglasses and an open shirt. Ceramic jugs, wine glasses, and a plant decorate the table. The cover text introduces a collaboration titled La Tumba (A Fuego Suave) by Eskorzo & Muerdo.
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    Eskorzo and Muerdo Turn “La Tumba” Into a Vintage Son Cubano Delight

    World Music Central News Room January 27, 2026 No Comments
  • A hand-drawn circle filled with yellow, orange, blue, and pale green geometric fragments sits against a deep maroon background. The title Midnight Sun Live appears in white lettering near the top. The names Julien Tassin, Manuel Hermia, and Chris Joris are printed below in a smaller font.
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    Daydream Believer

    Tom Orr January 26, 2026 No Comments
  • Vertical dark stripes line the background, dotted with tiny stars. Bright curved forms in green, blue, yellow, and cream rise from the bottom, winding toward the center. Large lettering spells the title, while the artist names sit at the bottom in smaller type.
    Music videos

    Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest Roll Out “Recurrent” Music Video

    World Music Central News Room January 25, 2026 No Comments
  • cover artwork. A phot of the band facing away from the camera.
    Music videos

    Remedy Tree Lean Into Heart-On-Sleeve Bluegrass On “Let Her Know”

    World Music Central News Room January 23, 2026 No Comments
  • A bleeding yellow skull rests in dark water inside a heart made of chains, flanked by two red roses on a black background. The title “Forgive Or Forget” appears in red, with the band name “Mariachi El Bronx” in yellow below.
    Music videos

    Mariachi El Bronx Are Back With Mariachi El Bronx IV And “Forgive Or Forget”

    World Music Central News Room January 23, 2026 No Comments
  • An inverted layout displays the word “WASTED” at both top and bottom in large block letters, purple above and olive below. A sketched speaker sits at the center with radiating lines.
    Music videos

    Fiddler Irish Millie Maps Growing Up On New Single “Wasted”

    World Music Central News Room January 21, 2026 No Comments

MSJR burnin' video still with the word burnin'
Music videos Single reviews

Feel the Fire

Tom Orr March 14, 2025 1 Comment MSJRReggaeworld music

It’s more than a bit ironic that the video for a song called “Burnin’” prominently features a snowy background. Even so, American band MSJR puts…

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The album cover for Coisas de Viver by Roberta Campos features a mirrored composition. The artist, with voluminous curly hair, is dressed in a dark, textured outfit against a deep black background. Her face, framed by her curls, appears twice—once in reality and once as a reflection, creating a symmetrical effect. She reaches outward with her hand, fingers slightly curled, adorned with red nail polish.
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Living and Learning: Roberta Campos Embraces Artistic Freedom

Iliana Cabrera March 14, 2025 No Comments Roberta Camposworld music

Roberta Campos – Coisas de Viver (self-release, 2025) Fifteen years into her career, Braziian singer-songwriter Roberta Campos embraces full creative independence with Coisas de Viver…

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Alison Krauss and Union Station - Photo by Randee St. Nicholas
Tour Announcements

Back in the Saddle: Alison Krauss & Union Station Return for 75-Date Tour

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2025 No Comments Alison KraussAlison Krauss & Union StationBluegrassworld music

Alison Krauss & Union Station will embark on their first tour in over a decade, performing 75 shows across North America from April to September…

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Téada - Photo by Damien Stenson. Band photo outdoors at green hills.
Tour Announcements

Irish band Téada Touring the United States in March and May

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicTeadaworld music

(headline image: Téada – Photo by Damien Stenson) Famed Irish band Téada is currently touring the United States. Téada is one of the finest contemporary…

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The album cover for On the Lash - Fireside featuresh a delicate watercolor illustration. Framed by a rustic brick wall, an arched window reveals a cozy interior scene: a crackling stone fireplace, a soft armchair draped with a blanket, and a small wooden shelf adorned with books, a lamp, and a vase holding a single flower. The artwork is credited to Elizabeth June LaPeer.
Album reviews

Trad-Inspired: On the Lash Ignites Irish Folk with Fireside

Angel Romero March 13, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicElizabeth JuneJoel Tyrone MyersJohn RobeyOn the LashPatrick Hartsonworld music

On the Lash – Fireside (2025) Midwest-based Irish folk quartet On the Lash will release their debut EP, Fireside, on April 4, 2025. The ensemble…

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The single cover for Mascarimirì - Bella Sei is a fusion of traditional and digital aesthetics. At its center, an intense, realistic eye—rendered in warm, earthy tones. The pupil and iris are overlaid with a pixelated, glitch-art effect in magenta and green. The background is a textured deep blue canvas, adorned with neon-red, pixel-like geometric patterns radiating outward.
Music videos

“Bella Sei” Hits the Dance Floor: Mascarimirì’s Fiery Pizzica Single

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2025 No Comments folktronicaItalian musicMascaramiriSalentotarantaworld music

Mascarimirì returns with “Bella Sei,“ a new single steeped in the Salento dialect, a signature element of Claudio “Cavallo” Giagnotti’s compositions. The song captures a…

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The Unsigned Only Music Awards logo features a modern design. It prominently displays the letters "U" and "O," with the "O" stylized as a vinyl record, complete with grooves and a turntable tonearm. The color scheme blends black, gray, and teal. Below, the award name is presented in uppercase, with "ONLY" highlighted in teal for emphasis.
Awards

Unsigned, But Not Unseen: Unsigned Only Evolves Into Music Awards

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2025 No Comments Americanabluescountry musicLatin American musicrockUnsigned Only Music Awardsworld music

The Unsigned Only Music Competition has rebranded as the Unsigned Only Music Awards, expanding its mission to celebrate independent artists worldwide. For over a decade,…

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Maritzaida - Sentimientos en vivo cover artwork. A photo of the duo.
Music videos Single reviews

A Perfectly Fitting Tribute

Tom Orr March 12, 2025 No Comments Maritzaidaworld music

Although she’s an American-based artist, Maritzaida’s tribute to legendary Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, “Noche de Ronda,” brims with authenticity. Deep-hearted vocals, acoustic guitar and cello…

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Events

Milap Hits a High Note: Celebrating 40 Years with a Spectacular Spring 2025 Season

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2025 No Comments Indian classical musicMilapworld fusionworld music

Milap marks its 40th anniversary with an exciting Spring 2025 season, bringing Indian arts and culture to Liverpool from February. The lineup features renowned Hindustani…

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Sam Sweeney - Escape That cover artwork. A photo of a man outdoors removing his sweater over his head.
Album reviews

Sam Sweeney Reinvents English Folk Fiddle with ‘Escape That’

Angel Romero March 12, 2025 No Comments English Folk musicfiddleSam Sweeneyviolinworld music

Sam Sweeney – Escape That (Hudson Records, 2022) Sam Sweeney, one of England’s most accomplished traditional musicians, makes a bold leap with Escape That, his…

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