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cover of Mamak Khadem's new single “Across the Oceans"
New Releases

Acclaimed Iranian Singer Mamak Khadem Reveals the new single “Across the Oceans”

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2021 No Comments ColdplayIranian musicMamak KhademPersian musicworld fusionworld music

Acclaimed Iranian singer Mamak Khadem has released a new single titled “Across the Oceans” (Six Degrees Records) with special guest Chris Martin (Coldplay). The single…

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Events Music videos

World Premiere of Hugo Perez’s Documentary Omara at DOC NYC

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2021 No Comments Buena Vista Social ClubCuban musicOmara Portuondoworld music

Cuban-American director Hugo Pérez is set to premiere the documentary Omara on the life of iconic Cuban singer Omara Portuondo in the Sonic Cinema section…

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World Music Expo WOMEX to Return to Portugal in 2022

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2021 1 Comment womexworld music

International world music conference WOMEX announced this week that it will return to Portugal in 2021. The location this time will be Lisbon, Portugal’s capital.…

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Lucia de Carvalho performing at WOMEX 2021 - Photo by Eric Van Nieuwland
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Substantial Participation at WOMEX 2021 Despite the Pandemic

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2021 3 Comments womexwomex 2021world music

Influential world music conference WOMEX returned to an in-person format in 2021 that attracted 2,600 registered participants. WOMEX took place October 27-31, 2021 in Porto,…

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Charts

Susana Baca Tops Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2021

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2021 1 Comment Susana BacaTransglobal World Music Chartworld music

The album “Palabras Urgentes” by acclaimed Peruvian singer Susana Baca is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2021. November…

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Charts

Monsieur Doumani’s Pissourin Number 1 Again at World Music Charts Europe in November 2021

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2021 No Comments Monsieur Doumaniworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album Pissourin by Cypriot band Monsieur Doumani is once more the number one album at the World Music Charts Europe in November 2021. November…

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Small Island Big Song Releases Listwar Zanset

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2021 No Comments EmlynOutlet DriftPutadSelina Leemworld fusionworld music

Small Island Big Song, the collaboration project of international islander artists has released a new song titled Listwar Zanset. This collaboration includes Emlyn of Mauritius,…

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New Album with Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2021 No Comments Karsh KaleThe Beatlesworld fusionworld music

The 2-CD album, “Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India” will be available October 29, 2021. It features a diverse lineup of Indian…

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Album reviews

Remarkable encounter of Raw Electric guitar and Taranta

Angel Romero October 29, 2021 No Comments desert bluesItalian musicworld fusionworld music

Justin Adams & Mauro Durante – Still Moving (Ponderosa Music, 2021) Justin Adams and Mauro Durante, two musicians from diverse backgrounds, have recorded a fantastic…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition Extended Deadline Ends November 3

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2021 No Comments International Songwriting Competitionworld music

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) extended deadline will end November 3rd, 2021. The ISC provides a platform to support and recognize songwriting talent from around…

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