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Ali Farka Touré - Savane. A dislay of the album cover, boojlet and the two yellow vinyl LPs.
New CDs and digital releases

Ali Farka Touré’s ‘Savane’ Celebrates 20 Years With Limited-Edition Yellow Vinyl Release

World Music Central News Room June 12, 2026 No Comments Ali Farka TouréMalian musicworld music

Savane, the acclaimed final studio album by Ali Farka Touré, will return in a limited-edition yellow double-vinyl format to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Recorded in…

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Po’ Ramblin’ Boys - Bottom of a Glass cover artwork. An image of a glass seen from above.
Music videos

The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Return With “Bottom of a Glass”

World Music Central News Room June 11, 2026 No Comments BluegrassThe Po’ Ramblin’ Boysworld music

The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have released their new single, “Bottom of a Glass,” through Turnberry Records. Written by bluegrass veterans Doyle Lawson and Paul Humphrey,…

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Azuka Moweta - Kenechukwu cover artwork. An illustration of Azuka sitting on a large regal chair.
Album reviews

Azuka Moweta Honors Asaba Highlife Roots On Kenechukwu

Madison Quinn June 11, 2026 No Comments Azuka MowetaHighlifeNigerian musicworld music

Azuka Moweta — Kenechukwu (Palenque, 2026) Nigerian singer Azuka Moweta performs in Igbo on Kenechukwu, with his Anioma Brothers Band of Africa. The project weaves…

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Msindaba Jazz Band playing on top of a flat bed outdoors.
Articles

The Tarumbeta Brass Tradition of Dar es Salaam

Angel Romero June 10, 2026 No Comments brass bandDar es SalaamMsindaba Jazz BandTanzaniaTanzanian musicTarumbetatrumpetworld music

Tarumbeta has deep historical roots in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The musical genre initially appeared during the colonial period in what was then known as…

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Jonathan Nvita Kaku cover artwork. A sepia-toned album cover featuring a layered portrait of Jonathan Nvita with dreadlocks, illuminated by a golden glow. In the foreground, he sits on rocky terrain playing an acoustic guitar. White lettering reads “Kaku ‘Grandma’”, with Jonathan Nvita displayed below in gold text.
Music videos Single reviews

Keeping Grandmothers Grand

Tom Orr June 10, 2026 No Comments Congolese musicJonathan Nvitasoukousworld music

Congolese by birth and based in Toronto, Jonathan Nvita honors women of a certain age and status on “Kaku” (“Grandma”), which merges soukous with hints…

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Insun Park & Generals tour poster. Features traditional masks.
Tour Announcements

Insun Park & Generals Set Extensive North American Tour for Summer and Fall 2026

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2026 No Comments Insun Park & GeneralsKorean musicworld music

South Korean ensemble Insun Park & Generals will embark on a Summer/Fall 2026 North American tour, with performances scheduled in nearly 20 cities in the…

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Orquesta Akokán - América cover artwork. A young woman crouches in the foreground of an urban street, gazing directly at the camera. Behind her, the weathered façade of the América Theater features a large vintage marquee spelling “AMERICA.” the cover also features classic cars and pedestrians.
Music videos

Orquesta Akokán Returns with New Single “No Me Voy” Featuring Carolina Oliveros

World Music Central News Room June 9, 2026 No Comments Cuban musicOrquesta Akokánworld music

Orquesta Akokán has released “No Me Voy” (I’m not leaving), its first new single ahead of the band’s upcoming album América!. The track features Carolina…

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Pooja Goswami Pavan - The Mind, Ecstatic – Songs of Kabir cover artwork. A cover rendered in muted grays and earthy tones. It depicts a bearded mystic seated beneath twisting trees with hands raised in meditation or devotion, while a white bird emerges from his chest.
Album reviews

Pooja Goswami Pavan Interprets Kabir’s Poetry on The Mind, Ecstatic – Songs of Kabir

Angel Romero June 9, 2026 No Comments Indian classical musicPooja Goswami Pavanworld music

Pooja Goswami Pavan – The Mind, Ecstatic – Songs of Kabir (Neuma Records, 2026) Hindustani vocalist, composer, and scholar Dr. Pooja Goswami Pavan latest work…

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Habib Koité & Sura Susso. Two photos. Each musician playing his musical instrument.
Events

The Tung Auditorium Unveils Diverse Autumn-Winter 2026 Program

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2026 No Comments Habib KoitéNwando EbizieRoopa PanesaSidiki DembéléSura SussoTangramTung Auditoriumworld music

(headline image: Habib Koité & Sura Susso) The Tung Auditorium in Liverpool (England) has announced its Autumn-Winter 2026 season. It is the University of Liverpool…

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Kenny and Amanda Smith Tears Of The Cherokee. An Indian family, father, mother, and child overlooking a valley below with a meandering river.
Music videos

Kenny and Amanda Smith Roll Out “Tears of the Cherokee”

World Music Central News Room June 7, 2026 No Comments BluegrassKenny and Amandaworld music

Award-winning bluegrass duo Kenny and Amanda Smith have released “Tears of the Cherokee,” the latest single from their forthcoming album, Whole World Round, which is…

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