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The album cover for Doug MacDonald's "Santa Monica Session" features an abstract, colorful design. The background is dominated by vibrant hues of orange, pink, teal, and yellow, blending together in a dreamlike, sky-inspired composition. Palm trees stretch vertically, adding a California vibe to the artwork. The bold, white sans-serif text displaying the artist's name and album title stands out clearly against the vivid backdrop.

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Doug MacDonald keeps It Fresh on Santa Monica Session

Doug MacDonald – Santa Monica Session (Dmac Music, 2024) Doug MacDonald, a seasoned guitarist deeply rooted in the West Coast jazz tradition, unveils a fresh…

This colorful album cover for Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos - Sol features a bold, central title "SOL" surrounded by a striking collage of colorful imagery. Each quadrant shows vivid, surrealist illustrations: a skeletal figure, a bird, intricate flowers, a key, and mystical aquatic elements. The psychedelic palette includes yellows, blues, oranges, and purples.

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Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos Illuminate with Sol

Iliana Cabrera February 4, 2025 No Comments Afro-Venezuelan Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos Venezuelan music world fusion world music

Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos – Sol (Olindo Records, 2025) Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos return with Sol (sun), a stunning genre-blurring second album that…

This album cover for Blakaz Antandroy by Loya features a monochromatic photograph with a vintage, earthy tone. It portrays a group of people seated in what appears to be a modest, rustic indoor setting. The central figure is playing a traditional drum, while others participate in the scene, possibly singing or clapping.

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Blakaz Antandroy by Loya and the Remanindry Family Deliver A Groundbreaking Fusion

Madison Quinn February 3, 2025 No Comments Blakaz Antandroy Loya Madagascan music Madagascar Malagasy music Remanindry Family world fusion world music

Loya featuring the Remanindry Family – Blakaz Antandroy (LZ Records, 2024) Some albums do more than entertain, they transport you. Blakaz Antandroy, the collaborative album…

Al Andaluz Project - The songs of Iman Kandoussi cover artwork. A photo of Iman performing live.

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Al Andaluz Project Revives the Ancient Music of Al-Andalus

Angel Romero February 2, 2025 No Comments Al Andaluz Project Arab Andalusian music Arab-Andalusian music Iman Kandoussi Mara Aranda world fusion world music

Al Andaluz Project – The Songs of Iman Kandoussi – Traditional Arabic Andalusian (Galileo Music Communication, 2024) The Songs of Iman Kandoussi presents the Arab-Andalusian…

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Al Andaluz Project Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart, February 2025

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2025 No Comments Arab-Andalusian music Arabic music Iman Kandoussi Mara Aranda Moroccan music Sigrid Hausen Spanish music world fusion world music

The Songs of Iman Kandoussi: Traditional Arabic Andalusian by Al Andaluz Project has landed at #1 on Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of…

Warsaw Village Band & Bassałyki – Sploty cover artwork.

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Warsaw Village Band & Bassałyki Claim Top Position on World Music Charts Europe, February 2025

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2025 No Comments Bassałyki Dub folktronica global electronica Polish music Warsaw Village Band world fusion world music

Sploty by Warsaw Village Band & Bassałyki is the top album on World Music Charts Europe for the month of February 2025. The Warsaw Village…

Anoushka Shankar standing in a street at night. Photo by Laura Lewis.

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Anoushka Shankar Releases “Hiraeth” Single

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2025 No Comments Anoushka Shankar Indian music sitar world fusion world music

Composer and sitar player Anoushka Shankar has shared a video of her new single, “Hiraeth.” This recording will appear in Chapter III: We Return to…

The album cover for "Tenderete en el Azul" presents a collage-like aesthetic that blends rustic charm with surreal undertones. Dominating the center of the design is the title text, rendered in bold, layered fonts with the phrase "En el Azul" prominently displayed in large, textured letters. The words have a faded, hand-painted quality, giving them a vintage feel. In the background, the artwork features a patchwork of images arranged in a grid-like pattern. These images depict a variety of scenes and elements: portraits of individuals, natural textures, architectural fragments, and symbolic illustrations like a crescent moon and a wine glass.

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Tenderete: A Decade-Long Reunion Blossoms Into “En El Azul”

Iliana Cabrera January 30, 2025 No Comments Alba Bioque Cuban music Flamenco Plácido Muñoz Tenderete world fusion world music

Tenderete – En el Azul (Bio Sound studio, 2024) Tenderete, the multidisciplinary project led by singer Alba Bioque and percussionist Plácido Muñoz, returns after a…

Antonio Giuliani etude violin by Kennedy Violins. Horizontal view.

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The Violin: A Cherished Instrument Across Time and Genres

Angel Romero January 28, 2025 1 Comment Celtic music fiddle violin world fusion world music

(headline image: Antonio Giuliani etude violin by Kennedy Violins) The violin, often called a fiddle in informal or folk music contexts, is a wooden string…

This elegant album cover for "Wandress" by Ari Urban features a minimalist, black-and-white design. The artist stands centered in a sleek black dress, holding a violin in one hand and a bow in the other.

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Wandress, Debut Single by Dazzling Fiddler Ari Urban

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2025 No Comments Ari Urban fiddle violin world fusion world music

“Wandress” is Ari Urban’s debut single as a solo artist. Urban is a classically trained violinist who has transcended musical genres through collaborating with musicians,…