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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.
    Music videos

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

Eliane Elias’ Brazilian DNA

Angel Romero March 4, 2015 No Comments

Eliane Elias Made in Brazil (Concord Jazz, 2015) Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer Eliane Elias returns with a truly exquisite album titled Made in Brazil.…

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Events

Kennedy Center to present Concha Buika with Iván “Melon” Lewis

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2015 No Comments

Spanish vocal sensation Concha Buika and Madrid-based Cuban pianist Iván “Melon” Lewis are set to perform at Kennedy Center on March 8, 2015 at Concert…

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Progressive Fusion with a Distinctly Brazilian Sound

Madanmohan Rao March 2, 2015 No Comments

Shrift Lost in a Moment (SaReGaMa/Six Degrees, 2006) This is a superb album featuring progressive fusion with a distinctly Brazilian sound. The sultry vocals of…

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Impressive Jota Jazz Debut

Angel Romero March 1, 2015 No Comments

Marta Casas Soniando (Nuevos Medios, 2015) This is the second album we’ve received recently where jazz and jota come together. Marta Casas Mairal celebrates the…

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Tallinn Music Week Returns in March 2015

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2015 No Comments

During the last weekend of March, 206 artists from 26 countries representing multiple musical genres will perform at the 7th edition of Tallinn Music Week…

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Events

Renowned Hindustani Violinist Kala Ramnath to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2015 No Comments

Violin master Kala Ramnath is set to perform on Saturday March 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM at in Downtown Brooklyn. Kala Ramnath is acknowledged as…

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WOMEX 2015 Announces Program Jury

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2015 No Comments

World music expo WOMEX has announced the names of the two members of the jury that will select conference program. WOMEX 2015 will take place…

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Flamenco Viene del Sur 2015 Series to Present ‘Antologia’ by José Menese in Seville

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2015 No Comments

  Celebrated Flamenco singer José Menese will present ‘Antologia’ (Anthology) on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 21: 00h at Teatro Central in Seville. The concert…

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WOMEX Announces 2015 Showcase Jury

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2015 No Comments

  World music expo WOMEX has announced the names of the five judges that will select the artists for the 2015 showcases. The five showcase…

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Album reviews

Far-reaching 1970s Algerian Folk and Pop

Angel Romero February 25, 2015 No Comments

Various Artists 1970s Algerian Folk & Pop (Sublime Frequencies, SF088CD, 2014) This compilation includes recordings from early 1970s Algeria. Although the title says folk and…

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