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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

Gifts

2014 Gift Guide – World Music Central, Day 1

TJ Nelson November 27, 2014 No Comments

There’s a dark corner under a bed somewhere or a specific closet shelf where some freakishly organized person, probably with a fair amount of obsessive…

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Album reviews

Splendid Afro-Funk Debut

Angel Romero November 26, 2014 No Comments

Konkoma – KonKoma (Soundway SNDW 044CD, 2012) Konkoma is an excellent London-based Afro-funk band inspired by the sounds of 1970s Ghanaian music. The group was…

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Album reviews

Paco de Lucía’s Tribute to Cherished Andalusian Song

Angel Romero November 25, 2014 No Comments FlamencoPaco de Lucia

Paco de Lucía Canción Andaluza Paco de Lucía‘s last album was a tribute to the memorable music he grew up with. Canción Andaluza collects timeless…

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Events

World Music Star Buika to Perform in London

World Music Central News Room November 25, 2014 No Comments

Spanish sensation Buika is set to perform on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Barbican Hall in London. Buika is blessed with a remarkable voice; raw…

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General News

African Stars Come Together To Demand Action on Ebola

World Music Central News Room November 24, 2014 No Comments

  Campaigning and advocacy organization ONE has brought together fourteen African artists to compel African leaders do more – and rapidly – to fight the…

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Events

China’s Influential Sound of the Xity 2015 Music Showcase Seeks Proposals

Angel Romero November 23, 2014 No Comments

China’s international music industry expo called Sound of the Xity (SOTX), and world music expo WOMEX partner event, is seeking proposals for the 2015 edition,…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition Opens Two Special Promotions: “Sing Your Heart Out” and “Pick Your Cause”

World Music Central News Room November 23, 2014 No Comments

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is seeking entries from November 18 – December 4, 2014 for songs relating to love or social causes. ISC’s “Sing Your…

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Album reviews

Splendid Mix of Indian and Middle Eastern Spiced Electronica

Angel Romero November 23, 2014 No Comments

Ireesh Lal Ethnotronica (2013) Ethnotronica is the title of the debut EP by Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and programmer Ireesh Lal. As the title indicates the…

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Awards

Paco de Lucía Receives Top Honor at the 2014 Latin Grammy Awards

Angel Romero November 22, 2014 No Comments

  Canción Andaluza by guitar master Paco de Lucía has received the Best Album of the Year and Best Flamenco Album accolades at the 2014…

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Events

Okinawan Folk-Pop Duo Sakishima Meeting to Perform at Japan Society in New York

World Music Central News Room November 21, 2014 No Comments

  Okinawan folk-pop duo Sakishima Meeting is set to perform on Friday, December 12 at 20:30 (8:30) pm at Japan Society. Sakishima Meeting is comprised…

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