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    Americana and Bluegrass Drive Della Mae’s Magic Accident

    Della Mae – Magic Accident (Compass Records, 2026) Della Mae returns with Magic Accident, the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Family Reunion. The release…

    Angel Romero February 23, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Johan Tobias Bergstrom Returns With Jazz-Folk Crossover Album Stella

    Johan Tobias Bergstrom – Stella (Losen Records, 2026) Norwegian guitarist Johan Tobias Bergstrom presents his second album, Stella. Bergstrom is known for a delightful Django…

    Madison Quinn February 21, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Pipa Power Meets Orchestra: Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self

    Gao Hong – Symphony Of Self (Naxos World, 2026) Pipa performer and composer Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self is a symphonic project featuring the Royal…

    Madison Quinn February 20, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Suonno D’Ajere Go Electric On Live In Quartet EP

    Suonno D’Ajere – Live In Quartet (Agualoca Records, 2026) Neapolitan trio Suonno D’Ajere has released a new seven-track live EP, Live In Quartet. The project…

    Iliana Cabrera February 19, 2026 No Comments
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    Kazayak Dört Köseli Documents Gagauz Village Songs

    Sevda Ensemble of Cazaclia Village – Kazayak Dört Köseli: Gagauz Songs from Moldova (Antonovka Records, 2025) Antonovka Records released Kazayak Dört Köseli: Gagauz Songs From…

    Tyler Bennet February 18, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Amanda Cook - Odd One Out cover artwork. A misty green forest.
    Music videos

    Amanda Cook’s New Single “Odd One Out”

    World Music Central News Room February 22, 2026 No Comments
  • Minna LaFortune African Women cover artwork. Illustrations ofAfrican women walking, dancing, listening to music over a Jamaican flag set of colors.
    Music videos Single reviews

    A Key Demographic

    Tom Orr February 21, 2026 No Comments
  • Uccio Vive by Elettro Mascarimirì cover artwork. A yellow cover with an illustration of a man.
    Music videos

    Uccio Lives: Pizzica Meets Synths In [EM]’s New Single

    World Music Central News Room February 20, 2026 No Comments
  • Yeko Maliba cover artwork. A photo of the band in the studio with a blue filter.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Africa Axed

    Tom Orr February 19, 2026 No Comments
  • Elif Sanchez - Ayrılıq cover artwork. Elif wearing a red dress.
    Music videos

    Elif Sanchez Shares New “Ayrılıq” Video

    World Music Central News Room February 18, 2026 No Comments
  • Arnaldo Prete Iroko cover artwork. An illustration of a leafless blue tree over a red background.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Belgian Channels Brazil

    Tom Orr February 17, 2026 No Comments

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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Milap spring 2025 Season poster
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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Violeta Parra - Las últimas composiciones de Violeta Parra. A black and white photo of the artist playing charango.
Album reviews

Violeta Parra’s Final Songs Masterpiece Returns in Original Form

Angel Romero March 11, 2025 No Comments Chilean musicVioleta Parraworld music

Violeta Parra – Las últimas composiciones de Violeta Parra (Vampisoul, 2025) Vampisoul is reissuing in 2025 the album Las Últimas Composiciones de Violeta Parra (the…

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Anoushka Shankar - Photo by Carly Hildebrant
Events

Sitar and Synergy: Anoushka Shankar Celebrates 30 Years on Stage

World Music Central News Room March 11, 2025 No Comments Anoushka Shankarsitarworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Anoushka Shankar – Photo by Carly Hildebrant) On Friday, March 28, 2025, Grammy-nominated sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar marks 30 years of performing with…

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