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    Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty

    In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree.  This is Ashley Maher’s…

    Dorothy Johnson-Laird April 4, 2026 No Comments
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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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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.
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    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

Shantala Subramanyam to Perform at Global Fridays 2015

Angel Romero April 6, 2015 No Comments

Carnatic music master Shantala Subramanyam with Avaneeswaram Vinu and Palghat Mahesh are set to perform “Divine Sounds of the Bamboo Flute” on Friday, May 1,…

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Infectiously Energetic Quebecois Folk

TJ Nelson April 5, 2015 No Comments

Le Vent Du Nord Têtu (Borealis Recordings, 2015) With a fist full of awards that include a couple of Junos or Canada’s version of the…

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Wu Man to Perform at Cleveland Museum of Art

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2015 No Comments

Celebrated pipa player Wu Man is set to perform her Ancient Dances program on April 8 at the Cleveland Museum of Art . This work…

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The 13th Annual Asian Music Series in Toronto

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2015 No Comments

Small World Music is currently presenting The 13th Annual Asian Music Series. As World Music Central reported earlier this week, the series opened on April…

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Crossover Music of Angola

Arthur Shuey April 3, 2015 No Comments

Manuel Diogo Music of Angola (ARC Music EUCD 2565, 2015) Many, perhaps most American music shoppers will recognize the African patterns and second line rhythm…

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Mongolian Band Ajinai to Perform in Toronto

World Music Central News Room April 2, 2015 No Comments

  Celebrated Mongolian group Ajinai will make its Toronto debut today Thursday, April 2 at Small World Music Centre in Toronto. Ajinai has brought traditional…

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Le Vent du Nord to Hold CD Release Party in New York

Angel Romero April 2, 2015 No Comments Le Vent du Nord

  Le Vent Du Nord, the leading French-Canadian band, is set to perform on April 11 in Brooklyn (New York). The award-winning group will showcase…

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Musical Instrument Museum Inaugurates Wu Man and Pipa Exhibit

World Music Central News Room April 2, 2015 1 Comment

The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to presenting musical instruments and music of every country in the world, has celebrated Chinese pipa master…

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Album reviews

Transfixing Songs of Russian Old Believers

Angel Romero April 1, 2015 No Comments

Linas Rimša and Folk Group Arinushka Old Faith (Arc Music EUCD2492, 2014) Lithuanian keyboardist, programmer and composer Linas Rimša explores the music and dances of…

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Events

Celebrating Armenia Festival in New York During April 2015

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2015 No Comments

In remembrance of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide, Alwan and 3rd i NY have scheduled a special series presenting the persevering arts and culture…

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