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World Music Central’s Best World Music Albums of 2023

World Music Central News Room January 5, 2024 No Comments Abby V Aditya Prakash Alam Khan Ali Farka Touré Arjun Verma As Madalenas Casapalma Didon Domingo Rodriguez "El Colorao"Edgar Muzah ekonting Frigg Juan José Robles Kayhan Kalhor Kimi Djabaté Koum Tara Lucas Santtana Mama Sissoko Mara Aranda Mariana Masetto Martin Hayes Martin Hayes & The Common Ground Ensemble Matthieu Saglio Plena Libre Santrofi Shakti world fusion world music Yamandu Costa

World Music Central presents its list of Best World Music albums of 2023 in alphabetical order. Additionally, we include the Best Rising Artists, Best Compilation…

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Ekonting, the Cherished Folk Instrument of the Jola People

Angel Romero January 18, 2023 No Comments banjo ekonting Gambian music Senegalese music world music

Various Artists – Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from Senegal and The Gambia (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2023) “Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from…

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