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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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    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

Famagusta Experience Brings together Flamenco and Turkish Music

World Music Central News Room August 24, 2014 No Comments

  Turkish music act Taksim Trio, Flamenco jazz wizard Dorantes and pioneering flamenco bassist Carles Benavent are set to perform together on August 26, 2014…

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The Original Wailers will perform a Bob Marley Tribute Concert in Madrid

Angel Romero August 24, 2014 No Comments

After selling out all tickets last February, The Original Wailers will revisit Spain with the original keyboardist for the Bob Marley band, Tyrone Downie and…

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Renata Rosa & Emily Loizeau to Perform at MIMO Festival 2014 in Olinda

World Music Central News Room August 23, 2014 No Comments

MIMO 2014 will present one of the most exciting artistic fusions of contemporary music on September 5 at MIMO Olinda at Seminário De Olinda at…

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Flawless Improvisations on Tibetan Buddhist Hymns

TJ Nelson August 23, 2014 No Comments Tibetan music

Tsering Tan and Zhang Xiaoyin The Snow Lotus: Improvisations on Tibetan Buddhist Hymns (Rhymoi Music, 2014) Unless you are a hermit just down from the…

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Unrestricted Access to Mozambican Musical Talent

Angel Romero August 22, 2014 No Comments

Wired for Sound – Mozambique (2014) This recording features a selection of current artists from Mozambique in southern Africa. Wired for Sound is the project…

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Rising World Music Act Zoobazar to Perform at WOMEX 2014

World Music Central News Room August 21, 2014 No Comments

Spanish global fusion band Zoobazar is set to perform at World Music Expo WOMEX 2014 on Friday, October 24th at 00:00h (midnight) as part of…

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The Entrancing Brazilian Memories of Toco

Angel Romero August 20, 2014 2 Comments

Toco Memoria (Schema, 2014) Of all the recent Brazilian releases that came out in the past months, one of them really stands out. It’s the…

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8th Annual Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention to Be Held at Shakori Hills

World Music Central News Room August 20, 2014 No Comments

The 8th Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention will take place September 18 – 20, 2014 at Shakori Hills in Silk Hope, North Carolina…

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Dr. John Celebrates Jazz Trumpet

Angel Romero August 19, 2014 No Comments

Dr. John Ske-Dat-De-Dat…The Spirit Of Satch (Concord Records , 2014) Dr. John, one of the most iconic musicians from New Orleans pays tribute to his…

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World Music Band Atash Announces California Tour in September

World Music Central News Room August 19, 2014 No Comments

  Austin-based world music octet Atash will make its long-awaited return to the state of California after a decade. The return is significant, as California,…

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