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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.

Zesty Sauce

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…

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 music fiddle Spain Spanish music Violeta Veinte violin world fusion world jazz world 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…

The album cover for Celtic Sea by Carlos Núñez features a collage-style design. At the center, Núñez is pictured wearing a yellow raincoat and a gray knit cap, gazing toward the horizon with a serene expression. Surrounding him are nine square images: ocean waves, rocky coastlines, vintage nautical maps, handwritten sheet music, a sunset over the sea, and a ferry.

Album reviews

Setting Sail on Celtic Sounds: Carlos Núñez Navigates Musical Currents

Angel Romero March 17, 2025 No Comments bagpipe Breton music Carlos Núñez Celtic music Galician music Spanish music world music

Carlos Núñez – Celtic Sea (Arfolk AR1208, 2023) Carlos Núñez’s album Celtic Sea is a musical voyage through the maritime connections that have bound Celtic…

Xurxo Mares Pandeirada da auga single artwork. A waterwheel.

Music videos Single reviews

Come to the Water

Tom Orr March 9, 2025 1 Comment Galician music Spanish music world music Xurxo Mares

Combining acoustic guitar with rhythmic splashing sounds, Spain’s Xurxo Mares creates a charming, Galician-rooted instrumental piece appropriately titled “Pandeirada da auga.” It’s fairly short but…

Flamenco Guitar Festival of the Community of Madrid banner. Features a photo of Sabicas.

Events

Sabicas Inspires Madrid’s 2nd Flamenco Guitar Festival

World Music Central News Room March 7, 2025 No Comments Dani de Morón David Cerreduela David de Arahal Esperanza Fernández Eva Yerbabuena Festival de la Guitarra Flamenca de la Comunidad de Madrid Flamenco Flamenco Guitar Festival of the Community of Madrid Israel Cerreduela Javier Conde Jerónimo Maya Jesús de Rosario José Maya Madrid Manuel Liñán Manuel Valencia Paco Jarana Sabicas Spanish music world music

The second edition of the Flamenco Guitar Festival of the Community of Madrid (Festival de la Guitarra Flamenca de la Comunidad de Madrid) will be…

Blanca Altable and Chuchitarra – photo by Sergio Ibañez

Music videos

String Theory: Blanca & Chuchi Unveil ‘Mantra’ Ahead of New Album

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2025 No Comments Blanca Altable Castilian folk music Chuchitarra Spanish music world music

(headline image: Blanca Altable and Chuchi – photo by Sergio Ibañez) Blanca Altable and Jesús Enrique “Chuchi” Cuadrado introduce “Mantra,” the first preview of their…

Luis Giménez Amorós - Fiesta Popular Experimental de Moros y Cristianos cover artwork. This album cover features a minimalist and elegant design. It prominently displays stylized brass instruments, such as trumpets or horns, drawn with soft lines in sepia tones. In the background, a flock of birds in flight.

Album reviews

Luis Giménez Amorós Reconstructs Tradition with Fiesta Popular Experimental de Moros y Cristianos

Tyler Bennet February 24, 2025 No Comments Luis Giménez Amorós Spanish music world music

Luis Giménez Amorós – Fiesta Popular Experimental de Moros y Cristianos (KRB, 2024) Fiesta Popular Experimental de Moros y Cristianos presents an innovative fusion of…

El Sebas de la Calle - Como Quien Pierde cover artwork. A photo of the artist with a woman.

Music videos

El Sebas de la Calle Shines with a Lost Classic

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2025 No Comments El Sebas de la Calle rumba flamenca Spanish music world music

El Sebas de la Calle presents Como Quien Pierde una Estrella, a preview of his upcoming album Tú y Yo. In this rendition of Alejandro…

Salistre Doy Mi Vida cover artwork. An illustration of the heads of the two artists.

Music videos

Flamenco With a Fresh Twist: Salistre and María del Tango Release “Doy Mi Vida”

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2025 No Comments Flamenco Salistre Spanish music world music

Salistre has debuted “Doy Mi Vida” (I Give My Life), a new romantic single featuring María del Tango, in which they mix contemporary and traditional…

Clockwise From Top Left: Youssou NDOUR, Marina Heredia, Amjad Ali Khan (with Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash), Sona Jobarteh, Paolo Angeli, and Simon Shaheen. Photo credits: Youssou NDOUR - Youri Lenquette, Sona Jobarteh- Rob O'Connor, Paolo Angeli - Nanni Angeli, and Simon Shaheen - Keith Getter. All Other Photos Courtesy of The Artists

Events

Striking the Right Note: World Music Institute Unveils 2025 Spring-Summer Lineup

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2025 No Comments Amaan Ali Bangash Amjad Ali Khan Anoushka Shankar Ayaan Ali Bangash Bill Frisell Derek Gripper Flamenco Indian classical music José Quevedo "El Bolita"La Plazuela Lucian Ban Marina Heredia Mat Maneri Paolo Angeli Rahim AlHaj Simon Shaheen Skúli Sverrisson Sona Jobarteh Spanish music Vieux Farka Touré world fusion world music World Music Institute Yamandu Costa Youssou N'Dour

The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Spring-Summer 2025 season, featuring a mix of globally renowned and emerging artists. Highlights include performances by Anoushka…