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Deanie Richardson and Kimber Ludiker New Camptown Races cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding fiddles.
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Fiddlers’ Derby: Richardson & Ludiker Reimagine a Bluegrass Classic

World Music Central News Room July 28, 2025 No Comments BluegrassDeanie RichardsonKimber Ludikerworld music

Deanie Richardson and Kimber Ludiker revisit Frank Wakefield’s mid-century instrumental “New Camptown Races” with precision, energy, and a shared commitment to expanding the expressive potential…

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Aynur Returns to New York with Kurdish Song and Spirit

World Music Central News Room July 28, 2025 No Comments AynurKurdish musicworld music

Aynur is set to perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The celebrated Kurdish vocalist brings her powerful voice and deep-rooted…

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The album cover for Cierzo Lento by Idoipe features a photograph of a white curtain billowing out of a small window set in a vivid red wall.The artist's name appears in the top right corner, with the album title in the bottom left.
Album reviews

Cierzo Lento – A Modern Take on Aragonese Tradition

Angel Romero July 27, 2025 No Comments IdoipeSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Idoipe – Cierzo Lento (self release, 2021) Cierzo Lento was the debut full-length album by Spanish musician Idoipe. The self-produced LP combines electronica with traditional…

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The album cover for Sizzling by Frankie Paul features a retro design with a grid-patterned blue background. Centered is a tilted photo of Frankie Paul singing in a recording studio, flanked by musicians, including a drummer and keyboardist. Above the photo, the album title “Sizzling” appears in bright red script, while the artist’s name, “Frankie Paul,” is displayed in large yellow and turquoise text across the top.
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Frankie Paul’s Sizzling Returns to Heat Up Digital Platforms

Joe Nash July 26, 2025 No Comments dancehall reggaeFrankie PaulReggaeworld music

Frankie Paul – Sizzling (VP Records/17 North Parade, 2025) VP Records and 17 North Parade continue their reissue series highlighting 1980s feel-good dancehall reggae with…

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Lussa Lussa Reels cover artwork. A distant photo of the band members in the countryside.
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Let There Be Lussa: Scottish Quartet Shines on Lussa Reels

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicLussaScottish musicworld music

Celtic band Lussa has released “Lussa Reels,” a new collection of lively traditional and original tunes. Named after the Latin word for “light,” the emerging…

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Vertical photo of a berimbau.
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Berimbau: Bowed Sounds at the Heart of Afro-Brazilian Tradition

Angel Romero July 25, 2025 No Comments Afro-BrazilianberimbauBrazilian musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Berimbau) The berimbau is a single-stringed musical bow that functions as both instrument and cultural emblem. Though now most closely associated with Brazil,…

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The single cover for Las Panteras – La Vendedora features a green backdrop with graffiti-style accents, two women adorned with flowers and colorful braids. One holds a bouquet and wears oversized sunglasses, while the other beams upward, wrapped in a scarf. The title and artist name appear in white script and bold caps.
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Buy What They’re Selling

Tom Orr July 25, 2025 1 Comment Afro-Cuban musicCuban musicLas Panterasworld music

“La Vendedora” (the seller) by Cuban/French duo Las Panteras (Eliene Castillo and Martha Galarraga) is a sassy bit of scritchy-scratchy Latin rhythm, jaunty piano, call-and-response…

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The album cover for Bords de Terre – Dubhe by Horzines Stara features delicate, colorful flowers taped to a weathered, cracked plaster wall. The band name and album title appear in simple, uppercase sans-serif type.
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Borderless Voices: Horzines Stara Pushes Limits on Bords de Terre – Dubhe

Madison Quinn July 25, 2025 No Comments a cappellaFrench musicHorzines Staraworld fusionworld music

Horzines Stara – Bords de Terre – Dubhe (Vlad Productions / InOuïe Distribution, 2022) Horzines Stara’s 2022 release Bords de Terre – Dubhe (Edge of…

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fado singer Mariza - Photo by Miguel Angelo
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Mariza Brings the Soul of Fado to BAM

World Music Central News Room July 25, 2025 No Comments fadoMarizaworld music

(headline image: fado singer Mariza – Photo by Miguel Angelo) Mariza is set to perform at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on Saturday, November 15,…

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The album cover for Nubes Selva by Grecia Albán features a collage that combines Andean and Amazonian motifs. At the center, the artist stands partially obscured by lush tropical leaves, dressed in woven patterns. Surrounding her are embroidered clouds, a jaguar, religious iconography, and folkloric imagery, all framed by tapestry-like borders. The title and artist's name appear vertically along the sides in colorful lettering.
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Grecia Albán Weaves South American Folklore Into the Future

Iliana Cabrera July 24, 2025 No Comments EcuadorEcuadorian musicGrecia Albánworld fusionworld music

Grecia Albán – Nubes Selva (Folkalist Records, 2025) Charmind Ecuadorian singer and songwriter Grecia Albán makes her label debut with Nubes Selva (“Cloud Jungle”), an…

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