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From Peru but easing forth with an acoustic sound that nods to the wider Latin music world, a band called Donguille.pe (a mashup of the…
Los Cenzontles Reconnect Mexican and Hawaiian Musical Histories on ‘Adios Ke Aloha’
Los Cenzontles – Adios Ke Aloha (Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center, 2026) Mexican music collective Los Cenzontles have released Adios Ke Aloha: Waves of the…
Mairi McGillivray Unveils ‘S Mòr mo Chùram
‘S Mòr mo Chùram is the new single from renowned Gaelic singer Mairi McGillivray. It is also the first track to be released from her…
Pepe Habichuela, Influential Flamenco Guitarist From Granada, Dies at 82
(headline image: Pepe Habichuela – Photo by Paco Manzano) Pepe Habichuela (José Antonio Carmona Carmona), the influential flamenco guitarist born, died on August 4 in…
Hilal Kaya Reconstructs Anatolian Folk Traditions On Debut Album Sümbül
Hilal Kaya – Sümbül (CPL-Music, 2026) Turkish-Danish vocalist, songwriter, and composer Hilal Kaya will release her debut album, Sümbül, on August 28, 2026. The dazzling…
Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”
Irish musician, composer, and songwriter Gráinne Brady has released a single titled “The Highest Blossom.” It is a contemporary folk song co-written with acclaimed Scottish…
Annie Zhou Earns Hollywood Independent Music Award for ‘404: Lost in Neon’
Los Angeles-based guzheng performer and composer Annie Zhou won Best World Music at the 2026 Hollywood Independent Music Awards. The ceremony took place July 30…
Human Curation Takes Center Stage on Global Riddims’ Beyond the Algorithm Compilation
Various Artists — Global Riddims presents Beyond the Algorithm (NYP Records, 2026) As streaming platforms continue to rely on recommendation algorithms, Beyond the Algorithm presents…
Bahar Movahed Returns With Together Yet Alone, A Cross-Continental Persian Classical Collaboration
Bahar Movahed – Together Yet Alone (Adhyropa Records, 2026) California-based Iranian vocalist Bahar Movahed has released Together Yet Alone. The project reunites Movahed with her…
Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers Claim No. 1 on Transglobal World Music Chart
Ruido Tovar, the collaborative album by Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers, has reached No. 1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for August…