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Aynur – Rabe cover artwork. A headshot of the artist.
Album reviews

Exemplary Modern Kurdish Music by Aynur

Sonia Keller April 29, 2024 No Comments AynurKurdish musicworld fusionworld music

Aynur – Rabe (Dreyer- Gaido, 2024) Aynur, the internationally renowned Kurdish singer, composer and instrumentalist, unveiled her 8th studio album, Rabe, on March 1st, 2024.…

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Articles

Latin Jazz: A Thrilling Fusion of Rhythms and Styles

Iliana Cabrera April 28, 2024 No Comments Brazilian musicCuban musicLatin jazzPuerto Rican musicworld fusionworld music

Latin jazz is an enthralling genre of music that combines primarily the rhythms and percussion instruments of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and a…

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Events

Rhythm, Raga & Rhapsody with Béla Fleck & Friends

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2024 No Comments Bela FleckBluegrassworld fusionworld music

Béla Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and sound of the banjo through a remarkable legacy that has taken him all over the musical map.…

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Kyab Yul-Sa - Murmures d'Himalaya cover artwork by Frederic Iovino and Guick Yansen. A photo of the band outdoors.
Album reviews

Kyab Yul-Sa’s Himalayan Whispers

Douglas Sanders April 24, 2024 No Comments Kyab Yul-SaLobsang Chonzor'Tibetan musicworld fusionworld music

Kyab Yul-Sa – Murmures d’Himalaya (Nangma Prod, 2024) The Kyab Yul-Sa trio, recipients of the 2021 Prix des Musiques d’Ici award, will debut their new…

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Music videos

Yemen Blues Present their New Music Video “People”

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2024 No Comments world fusionworld musicYemen Blues

Yemen Blues unveils their latest single, “People,” along with an accompanying music video, continuing their endeavor to foster unity through music. Released by Conscious Music…

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Argentina - Mi idilio con La Habana cover artwork. The artist posing in a tradiitonal flamenco dress in front of a tree.
Album reviews

Flamenco Star Argentina Unveils her Affection for Havana in ‘Mi idilio con La Habana’

Angel Romero April 21, 2024 No Comments Argentina (singer)Cuban musicFlamencoworld fusionworld music

Argentina – Mi idilio con La Habana (LP Flamenco, 2024) Gifted Spanish flamenco singer, Argentina (Argentina María López Tristancho), has released her seventh studio album,…

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Bansuri flute.
Articles

The Bansuri a Beautiful Indian Flute with a Rich History

Angel Romero April 20, 2024 1 Comment bansuriIndian classical musicworld fusionworld music

The bansuri, also known as the Indian flute, is a musical instrument that has a long and rich history in Indian classical music. The bansuri…

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Bab L'Bluz - Photo by Samadoss Maitoul. The four musicians posing in the desert.
Music videos

“Iwaiwa Funk,’ New Music by Morocco’s Bab L’ Bluz

World Music Central News Room April 20, 2024 No Comments Bab L’ BluzMoroccan musicworld fusionworld music

Bab L’ Bluz, a French-Moroccan world music power quartet, has recently unveiled “Iwaiwa Funk,” the third track from their upcoming album, Swaken. This composition, performed…

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Ali Doğan Gönültaş performing live at Polirítmia in 2023 - Photo by Susana Godoy.
Artist Profiles

Gifted Composer, Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Ali Doğan Gönültaş

Angel Romero April 15, 2024 No Comments Ali Doğan GönültaşKurdish musicTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Ali Doğan Gönültaş performing live at Polirítmia in 2023 – Photo by Susana Godoy.) Ali Doğan Gönültaş, born in Kiğı, Eastern Anatolia, Turkey,…

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General News

Folkalist Records, a New World Music Label

World Music Central News Room April 15, 2024 No Comments Folkalist RecordsKavita Shahworld fusionworld music

Folkalist Records is a newly created record label in the world music sphere. Folkalist focuses on showcasing music originating from the Global South, featuring artists…

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