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    Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands

    Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…

    Tyler Bennet April 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Rising Teenage Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter Asher Brinson Debuts with Bluegrass Stars

    Asher Brinson — Midnight Hurricane (self-release, 2026) Asher Brinson is a young bluegrass guitarist and singer-songwriter from eastern North Carolina that has attracted a lot…

    Angel Romero April 2, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Hidden Hermeto Flute Gems Revealed On New Tribute Release

    Aline Gonçalves, Andrea Ernest Dias, Carlos Malta, Eduardo Neves – Obra Viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol. 1 Flautas (Rocinante, 2025) Obra Viva de Hermeto…

    Tyler Bennet March 30, 2026 No Comments
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    Mama Sissoko Returns With Diamond Fingers After A Decade

    Mama Sissoko – Diamond Fingers (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Mama Sissoko will be releasing his long-delayed album Diamond Fingers on March 6, 2026.…

    Angel Romero March 29, 2026 No Comments
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    Todd Albright Makes Old Blues Songs Feel Fresh Again

    Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood (April 17, 2026 / Misfortune Records, 2026) Todd Albright’s Blues For Dexter Linwood finds the Detroit fingerpicker turning…

    Ryan Emmert March 28, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Shelton & Williams Shifting Sand cover artwork. An image of a house over sand dunes.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Sami Yusuf sitting leaning against a wall. An architecturally ornate building is behind him.
    Music videos

    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Ashby Frank Stokes County Buck Dancing Man cover artwork. A photo of the dancer jumping.
    Music videos

    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments
  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
    Music videos

    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments
  • Liza Lo by Kayla Raquel. Black and white photo of Liza sitting.
    Music videos

    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Kavita Shah and Bau sitting around a table in a courtyard full of plants.
    Music videos

    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

The Magic of Voice and Strings

Angel Romero June 3, 2015 No Comments

Gino Sitson Voistrings (Buda Musique, released April 14, 2015) If you love the music of Bobby McFerrin and you don’t know about Gino Sitson, you…

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Events

Celebrated Flamenco Summit Suma Flamenca Returns to Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 2, 2015 No Comments Flamenco

Madrid’s renowned Flamenco Festival, Suma Flamenca (Flamenco Summit) will take place June 3 through June 30 at different venues in the capital and Madrid region.…

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Sarod and Percussion Masters to Perform North Indian Ragas and Talas in New York

World Music Central News Room June 1, 2015 No Comments

HarmoNYom, in association with Brooklyn Raga Massive, will present a Hindustani sarod and percussion concert on Friday, June 12, 2015 at St. Peter’s Chelsea Church…

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Events

Asian Dub Foundation to Perform THX 1138

World Music Central News Room June 1, 2015 No Comments

Asian Dub Foundation will perform live their new soundtrack to the cult classic sci-fi movie THX 1138 on Friday, June 19th at Barbican Hall in…

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Events

Bombino, Young Fathers and Fantastic Negrito to Perform at SummerStage 2015 in New York

World Music Central News Room May 31, 2015 No Comments

Bombino, Young Fathers and Fantastic Negrito are set to perform at SummerStage 2015 in Central Park, New York on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Admission is…

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Cachao’s Mambo All Stars to Make New York City Debut at Midsummer Night Swing

World Music Central News Room May 30, 2015 No Comments

Seven years after the passing of mambo inventor, Israel “Cachao” Lopez, the Miami-based Cachao’s Mambo All Stars will make their New York debut on Tuesday,…

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One Love Festival 2015 Artist Lineup and New Location

Angel Romero May 29, 2015 No Comments

Dub and Reggae event One Love Festival 2015 is set to take place in a new location at Popham Airport in Coxford Down, Winchester Hampshire…

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Album reviews

Adham Shaikh Presents Updated Global Electronica Originals and New Pieces

Angel Romero May 28, 2015 No Comments

Adham Shaikh Basswalla (Black Swan Sounds, 2015) Basswalla was originally envisioned as a compilation of some of the best music by Canadian electronic music and…

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Album reviews

Quirky Rap

Angel Romero May 28, 2015 No Comments

Socalled Peoplewatching (Dare to Care Records DTC056, 2015) Socalled is a Montreal-based rapper and multidisciplinary artist. Peoplewatching is his new recording in which he composed…

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Charming Poetry, Flamenco and Beyond

Angel Romero May 27, 2015 No Comments Maui

Maui Viaje interior (Nuevos Medios, 2015) The legendary Nuevos Medios record label is all about discovery of new Spanish talent. Maui is a talented Madrid-based…

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  • Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
  • Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”
  • Rising Teenage Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter Asher Brinson Debuts with Bluegrass Stars
  • Souad Massi’s Zagate Hits No. 1 on April’s Transglobal World Music Chart
  • Songs Of Stolen Children Tops World Music Charts Europe in April 2026
  • Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

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