Latest News About World Music

Here are the latest world music headlines I can share right now.

• Ras-I announces May 2026 release Heart of Love, signaling ongoing momentum in roots-reggae storytelling on the global scene [site: TheUrbanMusicScene and EINPresswire coverage, 2026-02-10 note].
• Nubiyan Twist released new single “Chasing Shadows” featuring Fatoumata Diawara and are gearing up for a UK tour in 2026, highlighting the UK scene’s vibrant fusion of jazz, Afrobeat, and spoken word [UK-based world music outlets, 2026-10-29 context].
• Aba Diop & the Yermande Family released the album Family, collaborating with John Medeski to expand the sabar-led Senegalese sound into broader global textures [press and music outlets, 2026-04-28 context].
• Black Pearl Livingston (Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer’s sister) is set to release her debut album Your Richness Is Life on August 22, 2026, marking a notable family-linked entry into contemporary world music [press circles, 2026-08-22 target date].

If you’d like, I can tailor a quick briefing to your interests (e.g., Afrobeat, Latin fusion, world jazz) and pull the most current items from specific outlets or provide a short playlist inspired by these headlines. I can also set up a compact news digest that updates weekly.

Would you like me to focus on a particular region or genre within world music, or compile a 1-page briefing with 5–7 key stories and links?