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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

Interviews

Ozomatli’s Place in the Sun

Tony Hillier July 24, 2014 No Comments

  Ozomatli are guaranteed to be the life and soul of any festival, a band that’s truly earned its place in the sun. It’s no…

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Events

MIMO Festival 2014 to Present the Best of World Music and Jazz throughout Brazil

World Music Central News Room July 23, 2014 No Comments

  MIMO cultural festival will be presenting some of the finest international and Brazilian world music and jazz acts in several Brazilian festivals, including Ouro…

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Album reviews

Iconic Tejano Songs Get Makeover

Angel Romero July 22, 2014 No Comments

Leticia Rodriguez Sagüita Al Bate (independent release, 2014) Leticia Rodriguez covers a lot of musical ground as a singer, musician, bandleader, dancer and choreographer. That’s…

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Events

Folk Music from South Africa’s Cape Region at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room July 22, 2014 No Comments

Folk music from South Africa’s Cape region will be explored by two groups in a double bill concert in Zankel Hall on October 25, 2014.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Nancy Kerr Releases Sweet Visitor Today

World Music Central News Room July 21, 2014 No Comments

Influential English singer and violinist Nancy Kerr launches her debut solo album Sweet Visitor today on Little Dish Records. All songs are written by Nancy…

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Leading Bluegrass Acts to Appear at Wide Open Bluegrass 2014 festival in Raleigh

World Music Central News Room July 21, 2014 No Comments Bluegrass

Wide Open Bluegrass festival will take place October 3-4, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The impressive lineup this year includes Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder…

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Album reviews

Deliciously Moody and Potently Reflective Dirtmusic

TJ Nelson July 20, 2014 No Comments

Dirtmusic Lion City (Glitterbeat Records, 2014) Making the most out of 2012 Bamako, Mali recordings that resulted in the 2013 Troubles release, Dirtmusic is back…

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Events

Vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Angel Romero July 19, 2014 No Comments

World-renowned vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo showcases the vibrant styles and influences of South African music in a performance in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage…

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New CDs and digital releases

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Rhino Release Boxed Set, CSNY 1974

World Music Central News Room July 18, 2014 No Comments

  Celebrated American folk-rock band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Rhino records have released a box set of live recordings titled CSNY 1974. The…

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Music videos

Playing For Change Releases Star-Studded Video Version of “La Bamba”

World Music Central News Room July 18, 2014 No Comments

  Playing For Change has released its “La Bamba” video featuring David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos, Argentine star Andres Calamaro and musicians…

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