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Sofía Rei - Photo by Shrevin Lainez. The artist holding a small guitar.

Events

Sofía Rei to Present “Folk & Futurism” at (le) poisson rouge

(headline image: Sofía Rei – Photo by Shrevin Lainez) Sofía Rei is set to present “Folk & Futurism” at (le) poisson rouge on Thursday, October…

Arun Ramamurthy Trio - New Moon cover artwork. a cubist design that shows a woman's face and an arm.

Album reviews

Arun Ramamurthy Trio Illuminates ‘New Moon’: A Jazz-Carnatic Fusion

Angel Romero August 17, 2024 No Comments Arun Ramamurthy Arun Ramamurthy Trio Carnatic music Indian classical music violin world fusion world music

Arun Ramamurthy Trio – New Moon (Greenleaf Music, 2024) Arun Ramamurthy Trio explores the intersections of American jazz and Indian classical music, reflecting a shared…

Muddy Gurdy - Seven cover artwork. A photo of a southern Louisiana landscape.

Album reviews

Muddy Gurdy, Blues and Cajun with hurdy-gurdy

Ryan Emmert August 16, 2024 1 Comment blues French music hurdy gurdy Muddy Gurdy world fusion world music

Muddy Gurdy – Seven (Buda Musique, 2024) In this new release, Seven, blues chanteuse and guitarist Tia Gouttebel joins forces with hurdy-gurdy virtuoso Gilles Chabenat…

Marcos Valle - Túnel Acústico cover artwork. A photo of the artist in the middle surrounded by two palm trees.

Album reviews

Brazilian Icon Marcos Valle Returns with Samba Funk Album ‘Túnel Acústico’

Iliana Cabrera August 14, 2024 No Comments Brazilian music funk Marcos Valle world fusion world music

Marcos Valle – Túnel Acústico (Far Out Recordings, 2024) Marcos Valle is a multifaceted Brazilian composer, arranger, singer, and multi-instrumentalist whose career spans over six…

Events

Experience Carlos Núñez at Kaufman Music Center

World Music Central News Room August 13, 2024 No Comments bagpipe Celtic music gaita Galician music world fusion world music

Carlos Núñez is set to perform at Kaufman Music Center in Manhattan on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Known for his energy, virtuosity, and charisma, multi-instrumentalist…

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - T.O.P. single artwork. The artist in a circle surrounded by an illustration of palm trees.

Music videos

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Release New Song “T.O.P.”, Second Single from Album Heavier Yet

World Music Central News Room August 10, 2024 No Comments Afrobeat Seun Kuti Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 world fusion world music

Afrobeat icons Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 have released the new song “T.O.P.”, which stands for “Things Over People.” “T.O.P.” is the second single from…

Awards

Finalists Announced for the Andrea Parodi World Music Award, 2024

World Music Central News Room August 9, 2024 No Comments Alvise Nodale Andrea Bitai Carlo Vannini Chiara D’Auria Cico Messina Cristina Cafiero Gabo Naas Mediterranean music Premio Andrea Parodi Sandra Bautista González Valdi world fusion world music

The finalists for the 17th edition of the “Premio Andrea Parodi,” dedicated to world music, have been revealed. They are: Sandra Bautista González (Spain), Andrea…

Trio Grekow / Peev / Tsvyatkov - Balkan Grooves cover artwork. A photo of a scenic landscape with a peninsula in the middle surrounded by a meandering river or lake.

Album reviews

Enchanting Balkan Mix of Gadulka, Guitar and Accordion

JGurski August 9, 2024 No Comments gadulka Hristiyan Tsvyatkov Jacek Grekow Peyo Peev world fusion world music

Trio Grekow / Peev / Tsvyatkov – Balkan Grooves (Amadeus, 2023) Trio Grekow / Peev / Tsvyatkov is an exceptional Polish-Bulgarian instrumental ensemble that masterfully…