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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).…

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  • Album reviews

    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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    Todd Albright Makes Old Blues Songs Feel Fresh Again

    Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood (April 17, 2026 / Misfortune Records, 2026) Todd Albright’s Blues For Dexter Linwood finds the Detroit fingerpicker turning…

    Ryan Emmert March 28, 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

Events

‘Jazz untagged’ from 20 to 22 June in Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2014 No Comments

The SGAE Foundation has organized the series ‘Jazz sin etiquetas’ (Jazz untagged) from June 20 to 22, 2014 at the Sala Berlanga in Madrid. The…

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Interviews

Interview with Jamie Smith’s Mabon, Performers at 2014 Rainforest World Music Festival

Angel Romero June 18, 2014 No Comments accordionCeltic musicJamie SmithJamie Smith’s MabonWelsh music

Jamie Smith’s Mabon (JSM), an award winning, Welsh based band is of the UK’s finest original InterCeltic music performers, crossing borders to explore the forms…

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WOMEX 2014 Announces First Set of Showcases

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2014 No Comments

  World Music Expo WOMEX announced today the first set of artists selected to perform at the 2014 edition to take place in historic Santiago…

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Interviews

Interview with Talago Buni, Performers at 2014 Rainforest World Music Festival

Angel Romero June 17, 2014 1 Comment

Talago Buni will present the music of the Minangkabau people from the coastal area of Sumatra (Indonesia) at the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak…

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Events

Our Latin Thing New Swing Sextet to Perform at Crotona Park in the Bronx

Angel Romero June 17, 2014 No Comments

  SummerStage will present the free concert by Our Latin Thing New Swing Sextet at Crotona Park, Bronx (New York) on Tuesday, June 24 at…

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New CDs and digital releases

Scottish Folk Band to Release The Devil Makes Three

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2014 1 Comment

The Devil Makes Three (Orange Feather Records) if the title of the new album by Scottish fiddle, harp and vocal duo Twelfth Day. The two…

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Interviews

Interview with Ding Yi Music Company, Performers at 2014 Borneo World Music Expo

Angel Romero June 15, 2014 No Comments

Ding Yi Music Company (previously known as Arts Sphere Chamber Ensemble) was formed in 2007 and has been recognized as one of Singapore’s most extraordinary…

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New Releases

Dirtwire to Release Tribute to Throat-Singing Legend Kongar-ol Ondar

World Music Central News Room June 15, 2014 No Comments

Dirtwire – Ondar EP

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New CDs and digital releases

Bossa Nova – The Cool Sound From Brazil 10CD Boxed Set

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2014 No Comments

A new 10 CD box set titled Bossa Nova – The Cool Sound From Brazil brings together seventeen classic original albums of Brazilian bossa nova.…

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Album reviews

What’s up next for the new generations of salsa music fans

TJ Nelson June 14, 2014 No Comments

Bio Ritmo Puerta Del Sur (Vampisoul, 2014) Heaped with a slew of congas, timbales and enough brass to soothe your inner salsero, Bio Ritmo’s Puerto…

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Recent Posts

  • Almería To Host European Folk Network Conference in 2026
  • Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
  • Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”
  • Rising Teenage Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter Asher Brinson Debuts with Bluegrass Stars
  • Souad Massi’s Zagate Hits No. 1 on April’s Transglobal World Music Chart
  • Songs Of Stolen Children Tops World Music Charts Europe in April 2026
  • Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

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