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Stephane Wrembel 2023 - Photo by Jason Elon Goodman
Events

Guitarist Stephane Wrembel to Present Django A Gogo 2023

World Music Central News Room April 11, 2023 No Comments Gypsy swingStephane Wrembelworld jazzworld music

Stephane Wrembel, the Paris-born guitarist and composer, is set to lead a group of internationally acclaimed musicians in a celebration of the 20th anniversary of…

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Gamin playing flute
Events

Korean Music & Beyond with Gamin & Ensemble

Angel Romero March 25, 2023 No Comments GaminKorean musicworld fusionworld jazzworld music

On Friday, March 31, 2023, experience Korean Music & Beyond with the captivating master musician, Gamin, and her ensemble. This mesmerizing performance showcases traditional Korean…

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Malika Zarra Photo by Gabriela Cais-Burdmann
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Maghreb Jazz Pioneer Malika Zarra

Angel Romero March 7, 2023 No Comments Maghreb JazzMalika ZarraMoroccan musicMoroccoworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Malika Zarra, a jazz vocalist, composer, and band leader from the Maghreb, embarked on her musical journey from her native town of Ouled Teima in…

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Omar Sosa, Seckou Keita, Gustavo Ovalles: SUBA Trio — photo by Andrés Pino
Tour Announcements

Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Announce US-Canada Tour April-May 2023

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 2 Comments Gustavo OvalleskoraOmar SosaSeckou Keitaworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Cuban virtuoso pianist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita will be touring the United and Canada as the SUBA Trio featuring Gustavo Ovalles…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Fernando Garcia

Angel Romero December 30, 2022 No Comments contemporary jazzFernando GarcíaJazzPuerto Rican musicPuerto Ricoworld jazzworld music

Born in San Juan and raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Fernando García studied guitar at the extension program of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto…

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Paul Winter
Music videos

Paul Winter’s Solstice Saga Now Available to Watch for Free

World Music Central News Room December 19, 2022 No Comments Paul Winterworld fusionworld jazz

American saxophonist and composer Paul Winter has announced the release of Solstice Saga available to view for free on YouTube: “As we are coming into…

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Bossa Nova Noites - Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)
Music videos

Bossa Nova Noites Reveals Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Bossa Nova NoitesBrazilian musicworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Bossa Nova Noites has released ‘Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)‘ from the upcoming 2023 album “Robert Hébert: Bossa Nova Noites … Soul Brasileiros.” The…

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Cover of the album Música de Las Américas by Miguel Zenón
Album reviews

Miguel Zenón‘s Vision of the history of the American Continents

Angel Romero October 8, 2022 No Comments Miguel ZenónPuerto Rican musicsaxophoneworld jazz

Miguel Zenón – Música de Las Américas (Miel Music, 2022) “Música de Las Américas” (Music of the Americas), the latest album from acclaimed Puerto Rican…

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Joy Lapps - Girl in the Yard
Album reviews

Girl in the Yard, Masterful Steelpan by Joy Lapps

Angel Romero October 2, 2022 No Comments Canadian musicJoy LappsTrinidad and Tobagoworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Joy Lapps – Girl in the Yard (Joy Lapps, 2022) Award-winning Canadian musician and composer Joy Lapps is one of the finest steelpan performers in…

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Borbély Mihály Polygon - Enchantment
Album reviews

Hungarian Folk Traditions Meet Dazzling Improvisation

Angel Romero September 7, 2022 No Comments Borbély Mihály Polygonworld fusionworld jazz

Borbély Mihály Polygon – Enchantment (Fonó, 2022) Enchantment is the second album by leading Hungarian folk music band, Borbély Mihály Polygon. Ensemble members include some…

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