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The album cover for Radio Sevdah by Divanhana features a glowing white heart-shaped flame set against a swirling night sky filled with star trails. At the center, a band of the Milky Way cuts through the darkness. The band’s name and album title appear below in modern lettering.

Charts

Divanhana Sails to #1 on World Music Charts Europe for November 2025

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2025 No Comments Alaa Zouiten Amira Kheir Balkan Taksim Cerys Hafana Cheikh Lô Divanhana Duo Ruut Guitari Baro Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté José Peixoto & Nuno Cintrao Kasiva Mutua Lina & Marco Mezquida Murmurosi Nabu Pera Neha!Radio Tarifa sevdah Širom Tania Saleh world fusion world music World Music Charts Europe Yasmine Hamdan

Radio Sevdah by Bosnian ensemble Divanhana claimed the number one spot of World Music Charts Europe for the month of November 2025. Read more about…

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The album cover for Desturi by Kasiva Mutua features the artist seated beside a traditional African drum in a desert landscape, framed by acacia trees. She wears Afrocentric attire—including a grass skirt, beaded jewelry, and an elaborate neckpiece.

Album reviews

Tradition with a Twist: Kasiva Mutua Reinvents Kenyan Beats

Angel Romero July 2, 2025 No Comments Kasiva Mutua Kenyan music percussion world music

Kasiva Mutua – Desturi (Delicious Tunes, 2025) Gifted Kenyan percussionist Kasiva Mutua makes a striking debut as a solo artist with Desturi, an outstanding album…

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General News

Giant Steps Announces Music Action Lab 2.0, a Wide-Ranging Diverse Series of Events, Workshops, And Sessions

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2017 No Comments Avery Waite Chris Bastian Erika Oba Ernesto “Matute” Lopez James Brandon Lewis Kasiva Mutua Kauzeni Lyamba Rona Nishliu Sevana Tchakerian workshop world music

Giant Steps Music has announced the launch of its Music Action Lab 2.0 starting on September 25, 2017 that includes an exclusive calendar of events,…

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