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Atiya Khan standing outdoors with a greenery background.
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Singing Across Decades: Atiya’s Emotional Return with “Sasha”

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2025 1 Comment Atiya Khanworld fusionworld music

Indian singer-songwriter Atiya Khan has returned with her second single in 30 years, “Sasha.” Released on Valentine’s Day, the song honors the enduring bond between…

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Simon Shaheen - photo by Keith Getter
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Simon Shaheen Ensemble to Celebrate Palestinian Music at Corpus Christi Church

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2025 No Comments Arabic musicoudPalestinian musicSimon Shaheenviolinworld music

(headline image: Simon Shaheen – photo by Keith Getter) On Sunday, March 2, 2025, acclaimed Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso Simon Shaheen will lead an…

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Dogo du Togo - Photo by Wilfried Good Eyes. Band photo.
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Dogo Du Togo and the Alagaa Beat Band Bring you to Togo!

Dorothy Johnson-Laird February 26, 2025 No Comments African musicAfrobeatThe Alagaa Beat BandTogolese musicworld music

From its start, the title track Avoudé is high energy and upbeat. You want to dance, but also to take time to listen. The sound…

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Blanca Altable and Chuchitarra – photo by Sergio Ibañez
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String Theory: Blanca & Chuchi Unveil ‘Mantra’ Ahead of New Album

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2025 No Comments Blanca AltableCastilian folk musicChuchitarraSpanish musicworld music

(headline image: Blanca Altable and Chuchi – photo by Sergio Ibañez) Blanca Altable and Jesús Enrique “Chuchi” Cuadrado introduce “Mantra,” the first preview of their…

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Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri at Painters Colony - Photo by Anamaria Stanciu
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Balkan Beats Reborn: Ban & Maneri Reimagine Transylvanian Folk

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2025 No Comments Lucian BanMat Maneriworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri at Painters Colony – Photo by Anamaria Stanciu) On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, pianist Lucian Ban and violist…

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The album cover for Highlife by Peter Somuah features a colorful painting with an abstract, African-inspired aesthetic. The artwork depicts a lively scene of musicians and dancers, rendered in elongated, stylized forms, playing traditional instruments such as drums, horns, and stringed instruments. The warm color palette, dominated by shades of orange, yellow, and red, evokes the energy and spirit of highlife music. The title is presented in bold red text, contrasting with the clean white background, while the ACT logo sits subtly in the upper right corner.
Album reviews

Peter Somuah’s Highlife Bridges Ghanaian Tradition and Jazz Innovation

Angel Romero February 25, 2025 No Comments Ghanaian musicHighlifePeter Somuahworld fusionworld music

Peter Somuah – Highlife (ACT Music, 2024) Peter Somuah’s 2024 album Highlife is a masterful mix of Ghanaian highlife traditions and contemporary jazz. At the…

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Alexander Abreu – photo by Nathadread Pictures - Nathanael Mergui. Abreu wearing sunglasses looking at the camera.
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Cuban Heatwave: Alexander Abreu’s “Me Dicen Cuba” Music Video

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2025 No Comments Alexander AbreuCuban musicHavana D’Primerasalsatimbaworld music

(headline image: Alexander Abreu – photo by Nathadread Pictures – Nathanael Mergui) “Me Dicen Cuba” (they tell me Cuba) is an irresistible video by Cuban…

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The cover for Mason Via's single Fireball features an intimate scene of a couple sitting in an old vehicle, leaning in with their foreheads touching.
Music videos

Burning Bright: Mason Via Ignites with ‘Fireball’

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2025 No Comments BluegrassMason Viaworld music

Mason Via delivers an energetic yet heartfelt anthem with his latest single, Fireball. Co-written with rising country artist Zach John King, the song was initially…

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Vieux Farka Touré - photo by Kiss Diouara . Vieux playing guitar.
Events

Desert Blues, Electric Grooves: Vieux Farka Touré Returns to Brooklyn

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2025 No Comments desert bluesMalian musicVieux Farka Touréworld fusionworld music

On Friday, April 25, 2025, renowned Malian guitar virtuoso and vocalist Vieux Farka Touré is set to bring his signature mix of desert blues and…

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The cover for "Bye Bye" by Alsarah and the Nubatones combines modern digital effects with vintage aesthetics. It features a black-and-white, mirrored photograph of Alsarah in a stylish, layered outfit. "Bye Bye" appears in a three-dimensional, gold-and-red gradient. The same phrase is written in Arabic (باي باي) in matching ornate typography. The background has distorted, fragmented reflections.
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Alsarah & the Nubatones Roll Out “Bye Bye” Video

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2025 No Comments AlsarahAlsarah & The NubatonesSudanese musicworld fusionworld music

East-African Retro-Pop band Alsarah & the Nubatones have released the music video “Bye Bye“. The song appears in the band’s new album Mawasim Altariq (Seasons…

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