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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

Hugh Masekela to Headline the 10th Edition of The Cross-Culture Festival in Warsaw

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2014 No Comments

  Renowned South African jazz trumpeter and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela will perform in Warsaw on September 24 at The Cross-Culture Festival in Warsaw, Poland.…

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Events

Noura Mint Seymali to Perform at Sahara Soul in London

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2014 No Comments

Noura Mint Seymali (Mauritania) is set to perform on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Barbican in London. Noura has developed an exciting fusion of “traditional…

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Tour Announcements

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club Travels to Europe for Farewell Tour

Angel Romero July 29, 2014 No Comments

  After 16 years electrifying audiences around the world, the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club is set to bid ‘Adios’ with a farewell world tour.…

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Over 400 Acts to Appear at BoomTown Fair Music Festival in the UK

World Music Central News Room July 28, 2014 No Comments

Music festival BoomTown will take place August 7th – 10th in Hampshire, England. Headliners include Irish-African fusion band Afro Celt Sound System; reggae legends, Jimmy…

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Flutes and Songs from the Andes

Arthur Shuey July 28, 2014 No Comments

Various Artists: Luz Marina Posada Montoya, Mauricio Vincencio, Ukamau Amerindia, Los Rupay, Juan Carlos Garcia (Artist), Niyireth Alarcon 40 Best of Flutes and Songs from…

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Toninho Horta & Orquestra Fantasma to Perform at MIMO Festival 2014 in Ouro Preto

Angel Romero July 27, 2014 No Comments

Internationally renowned guitar virtuoso Toninho Horta and his Orquestra Fantasma are set to perform on August 29, 2014 at MIMO Festival 2014 in Ouro Preto…

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Events

World Music Festival LIFEM 2014 to Focus on Africa and South America

Angel Romero July 27, 2014 No Comments LIFEMworld music

London’s annual world music festival LIFEM will take place October 29 – November 1, 2014 in London. This year, LIFEM focuses on Africa and South…

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Album reviews

Warren Cuccurullo and Ustad Sultan Khan’s Extraordinary Collaboration

TJ Nelson July 26, 2014 No Comments

Warren Cuccurullo & Ustad Sultan Khan The Master (Six Degrees Records, 2014) Recently, composer and musician Warren Cuccurullo pulled a rabbit out of a hat.…

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Awards

Award-Winning Indian Composer A.R. Rahman to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Berklee

World Music Central News Room July 25, 2014 No Comments

Celebrated film composer and Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman will receive an honorary doctorate from the renowned Berklee College of Music in the United States.…

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Album reviews

Vivacious and Refreshing Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso

TJ Nelson July 25, 2014 No Comments

Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso Segunda Vez Second Time (Adventure Music, 2014) Choro, considered one of the first wholly Brazilian popular musical styles, emerged around…

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