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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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  • 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.
    Music videos

    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
  • Dallas String Quartet. Studio portrait of the quartet wearing formal clothes. Two men n black suits and two women in black dresses.
    Music videos

    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments

The album cover features a serene, blue-toned landscape dominated by a dense forest reflected perfectly on a calm body of water. Above the reflection, the name Mehmet Polat appears in simple typography.
Music videos

Rooted, Yet Restless: Mehmet Polat Unveils ‘Curious’ Single

World Music Central News Room April 3, 2025 No Comments Mehmet Polatworld music

Mehmet Polat introduces “Curious,” the first single from his upcoming album Roots in Motion, a project that reflects his journey as both a musician and…

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The image shows John Barleycorn as a rustic, bearded figure with barley stalks woven into his hair and beard. He holds a frothy mug of nut-brown ale, standing at the center. Around him, a circular composition illustrates the full brewing process: sowing the grain, harvesting, malting, fermenting, and finally, the pouring of ale. The style resembles an old woodcut or vintage folk-art print, with warm, earthy tones and detailed, symbolic elements.
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The legend of John Barleycorn

John Philpott April 2, 2025 No Comments alebarleybeerBeowaCeltic mythsCeltic paganismEnglish Folk musicharvestIrish folk musicJohn BarleycornJohn Barleycorn Must DieOsirisRobert BurnsRolling StonesThe BeatlesTraffic

Writer and musician John Phillpott delves into the darkness of pre-history and unearths a mysterious character known on both sides of the Atlantic by the…

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The single cover for Mi Pueblo by Yelem shows a lively and colorful street scene. Musicians are performing with traditional instruments such as congas, trumpets, and saxophones. In the background, a charming village with southern Spanish-style buildings, tall palm trees, and a prominent church tower.
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Zesty Sauce

Tom Orr April 1, 2025 No Comments FlamencosalsaSpanish musicworld musicYelem

Spanish singer Yelem gives classic salsa its due but also adds a splash of contemporary production value to “Mi Pueblo,” a sizzling tune accompanied by…

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Trio Da Kali - Bagola cover artwork. A color photo of the trio outdoors with clouds in the background.
Charts

Trio Da Kali Dominates with Top Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for April 2025

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2025 No Comments global musicMaliMalian musicTrio Da Kaliworld music

The album Bagola by Malian group Trio da Kali has sailed to the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) for the month of…

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Trio Da Kali - Bagola cover artwork. A color photo of the trio outdoors with clouds in the background.
Charts

Trio da Kali Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for April 2025

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2025 No Comments BagolaMaliMalian musicTrio Da Kaliworld music

The album Bagola by Malian act Trio da Kali has landed at #1 on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of April 2025.…

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La Mari, Chambao - Photo by Víctor Chito Photography . La Mari standing with her hands behind her head.
Music videos

Chambao Keeps It “Fresca” With a Tribute to Women

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2025 No Comments ChambaoFlamencorumba flamencaworld music

(headline image: chambao’s La Mari – Photo by Víctor Chito Photography) Chambao returns with “Fresca” (fresh), a single that pays tribute to women balancing domestic…

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Kamini Natarajan - Meera cover artwork.an illustration of an Indian woman playing a musical instrument.
Album reviews

Kamini Natarajan Unveils “Meera” – A Tribute to Hindu Mystic Poet Meera Bai

Madison Quinn March 31, 2025 No Comments bhajanIndian musicKamini Natarajanworld music

Kamini Natarajan – Meera (self-release, 2023) Renowned Indian classical vocalist Kamini Natarajan celebrates the enduring legacy of the 16th-century Indian saint and mystic poet, Meera…

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The single cover for Anywhere the Wind Blows by Missy Raines & Allegheny features a painted landscape with rolling hills in shades of orange, gold, and teal. A red heart-shaped balloon floats above, its string curving down toward a small, solitary red house nestled among the hills. The song title is written in a curved, handwritten-style font, while the artist names appear in clean typography. Featured guests Laurie Lewis, Kathy Kallick, and Ellie Hakanson are listed beneath.
Music videos

Wind at Their Backs: Missy Raines & Allegheny Breeze Into New Song

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2025 No Comments BluegrassMissy RainesMissy Raines & Alleghenyworld music

Missy Raines & Allegheny, fronted by Grammy-nominated bassist and vocalist Missy Raines, have announced their upcoming album Love & Trouble, due May 2. The project…

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Black and white photo of Violeta Veinte holding her violin, smiling.
Artist Profiles

Violeta Veinte, a Multifaceted Musician with a Curious Soul

Angel Romero March 30, 2025 No Comments Castilian folk musicfiddleSpainSpanish musicVioleta Veinteviolinworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Gifted violinist, singer, and composer Violeta Díez Díez, better known artistically as Violeta Veinte, was born in Segovia, Spain. She began studying violin at six…

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The cover of Step Up by Sonic Alley features a black-and-white photograph of a person holding a pair of rugged leather shoes by the laces. The person is dressed casually, with only their lower half visible, standing in a natural, grassy outdoor setting. Bold, golden-yellow text reading "Step Up" is centered across the image, while the Sonic Alley name appears at the bottom in the same yellow color.
Music videos Single reviews

Best Foot Forward

Tom Orr March 30, 2025 No Comments Caleb HartfunkSonic Alleyworld music

Multicultural ensemble Sonic Alley, fronted by Caleb Hart, mixes reggae, funk, and hip hop on “Step Up,” a hard-hitting, timely-as-can-be plea for personal improvement that…

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