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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

Album reviews

Multiple Shades of Flamenco

Angel Romero March 11, 2015 No Comments FlamencoJosemi CarmonaKetama

Josemi Carmona Las pequeñas cosas (Universal Music Spain, 2011) Josemi Carmona is one of the leading figures in the world of flamenco fusion. He is…

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Events

Celebrated Portuguese Artists Camané and Dead Combo to Perform at NJPAC in Newark

World Music Central News Room March 10, 2015 No Comments

  Camané and Dead Combo, two of Portugal’s most exciting musical acts are set to perform on March 15, 2015 at NJPAC Prudential Hall in…

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Album reviews

Indian Percussion Pleasure

Madanmohan Rao March 9, 2015 No Comments

Sum Cultures of Rhythm (Virgin) Percussion fans, rejoice! This collaboration album is for you, with 8 tracks making for over an hour of percussion pleasure.…

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Savory Vivacity of the Buena Vista Social Club

TJ Nelson March 8, 2015 No Comments

Buena Vista Social Club Lost & Found (World Circuit Records, 2015) It’s time to haul out your dancing shoes and grab those guayabera shirts from…

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Tuareg Desert Blues Pioneers Terakaft to Release ‘Alone’

Angel Romero March 7, 2015 No Comments

  Malian band Terakaft, pioneers of desert rock, featuring founding members of Tinariwen have a new album titled ‘Alone’ (Outhere Records). This new recording was…

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Events

Festival de la Trova Pepe Sánchez 2015 in Santiago de Cuba

World Music Central News Room March 7, 2015 No Comments

The Festival de la Trova Pepe Sánchez 2015 will take place in Santiago de Cuba, March 18-22 March. Santiago de Cuba is known as the…

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The Rough Guide to Blind Boy Fuller

TJ Nelson March 6, 2015 No Comments

Blind Boy Fuller The Rough Guide to Blind Boy Fuller (World Music Network, 2015) Blues enthusiasts can dance happy to the coming spring or better…

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Tour Announcements

Congolese Band Mbongwana Star Announces New Album and European Tour

World Music Central News Room March 6, 2015 No Comments

  Mbongwana Star is the name of a newly formed group from Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The band will be touring…

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Tal National to Perform at Global Fridays 2015

Angel Romero March 5, 2015 No Comments

Nigerien band Tal National is set to perform on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays 2015 series. Tal…

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Events

Pakistani Showcase at SXSW 2015

World Music Central News Room March 5, 2015 No Comments

  FACE, the Music of Pakistan is the title of the first official showcase from Pakistan at South by Southwest (SXSW). The event will take…

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