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Rocky Dawuni - Shade Tree single cover
Music videos

Rocky Dawuni Unveils Empowering Anthem “Shade Tree” with Stunning Brazilian Visuals

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2023 No Comments Ghanaian musicRocky Dawuniworld fusionworld music

World music star, Rocky Dawuni has unveiled a stunning new video for his latest single, “Shade Tree.” This visually captivating production was filmed in Salvador,…

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Idrissa Soumaoro - Diré album cover
Charts

Idrissa Soumaoro Claims Top Position Once More on World Music Charts Europe for November 2023

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2023 No Comments Idrissa Soumaoroworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album Diré by Malian artist Idrissa Soumaoro repeated the number one position for a second month in a row on World Music Charts Europe…

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jouhikko by Shamanic Boutique
Articles

Jouhikko, the Bowed Lyre of the Baltic

Claudia Taylor November 1, 2023 No Comments Finnish musicjouhikkoJouhiorkesteriPekko Käppiworld fusionworld music

The jouhikko is a traditional Finnish and Estonian musical instrument that belongs to the family of bowed lyres. It is also known by other names…

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Edgar Muzah
Interviews

Interview with innovative Zimbabwean Musician and Composer Edgar Muzah

Angel Romero October 30, 2023 1 Comment Edgar Muzahworld fusionworld music

Edgar Muzah, also known as “Eddiebass” is a highly talented Zimbabwean born bass player, mbira player and music producer based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.…

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Album reviews

Exploring Diasporic Roots: Triana y Luca’s ‘Fragmentos del Olvido’ EP

Iliana Cabrera October 30, 2023 No Comments Triana y Lucaworld fusionworld music

Triana y Luca – Fragmentos del Olvido (Triana y Luca, 2023) Fragmentos del Olvido is a collection of stories and sounds sewn into different styles…

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15 Key Shona mbira, nyunga nyunga style
Articles

Mbira: the Entrancing Zimbabwean Thumb Piano

Angel Romero October 29, 2023 No Comments mbiraShona musicworld fusionworld musicZimbabweZimbabwean music

The mbira, also known as the “thumb piano,” is a distinctive Zimbabwean percussion instrument. As an idiophone, it features resonant solid components integrated into its…

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Carmen Souza - Interconnectedness cover artwork
Album reviews

Carmen Souza Sings About Interrelations in Difficult Times

Iliana Cabrera October 29, 2023 No Comments Carmen Souzaworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Carmen Souza – Interconnectedness (Galileo Music Communication, 2022) Interconnectedness is the title of highly talented Portuguese vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Carmen Souza‘s 10th album. Indeed,…

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Osso Sacro - Photo by Gianfilippo Masserano Photography
Awards

Osso Sacro Triumphs at the 16th ‘Premio Andrea Parodi’ World Music Contest

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2023 No Comments Andrea Parodi AwardItalian musicOsso SacroPremio Andrea Parodiworld fusionworld music

Osso Sacro, hailing from Campania, emerged triumphant at the 16th edition of the prestigious “Premio Andrea Parodi” World Music contest. The event was held from…

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Album reviews

Innovative African Yoga Album Sets the Tone for Spiritual Wellness in 2023

Claudia Taylor October 25, 2023 No Comments African musicworld fusionworld musicyoga music

Various Artists – Putumayo Presents – African Yoga (Putumayo World Music, 2023) Yoga, a revered practice embraced by millions worldwide, is used to enhance well-being,…

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Abdo Buda Marconi - Oltremura album cover
Album reviews

From the Mediterranean to the Caucasus: ‘Oltremura’ Transcends Borders

Claudia Taylor October 23, 2023 No Comments Ashti AbdoFabio MarconiManuel BudaOltremuraworld fusionworld music

Abdo Buda Marconi – Oltremura (Felmay, 2023) Oltremura, the second album by Ashti Abdo, Manuel Buda, and Fabio Marconi, demonstrates a noticeable maturity right from…

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