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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

Events

Ceolchoirm Na Niomráiteach – Celebrity Concert at Fleadh Nua 2014

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2014 No Comments

Fleadh Nua will present performances by the finest Irish traditional singers, musicians and dancers. The celebrity concert this year will take place in glór on…

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Album reviews

9Bach Defies Folk Conventions

TJ Nelson May 17, 2014 No Comments

9Bach Tincian (Real World, 2014) Tincian, the Welsh band 9Bach’s debut recording on the Real World label after their first self-titled 2009 import release, is…

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New CDs and digital releases

Afrolicious Announces California Dreaming Remix Album and Summer Tour

Angel Romero May 16, 2014 No Comments

Afrobeat band Afrolicious has announced a new album titled California Dreaming Remixed, scheduled for releaase June 17th, 2014. California Dreaming Remixed includes remixes from legendary…

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Awards

Ernán López-Nussa Wins Cubadisco 2014 Gran Prize

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2014 No Comments

Cuban pianist Ernán López-Nussa was the top winner at Cubadisco 2014. He received four awards, including the Gran Prize for his album Sacrilegio (Producciones Colibrí,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Toumani & Sidiki Diabaté Duet Album Now Available

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2014 No Comments

The eagerly anticipated album by kora maestro Toumani Diabate and his son Sidiki is now available in the UK. Toumani & Sidiki is a conversation…

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Events

Opening concert in New York of Leyendas – Legends of Latin American Music series

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2014 No Comments

Leyendas is a new series produced by New York City’s The Town Hall in association with Claudia Norman that celebrates the world’s great figures in…

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Articles

The new Chinese cultural revolution

Tony Hillier May 14, 2014 No Comments

They might not be the Central Politburo’s pin-up boys, but a brace of charismatic Beijing-based bands from far-flung regions of China that blend contrasting ethnic…

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Events

Suma Flamenca 2014 at Europe’s Oldest Theater

Angel Romero May 14, 2014 No Comments

The Teatro Español, the oldest stage in Europe, will present original shows during Suma Flamenca 2014 (Flamenco summit), one of the greatest flamenco festivals in…

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Album reviews

The Rough Guide to Salsa Clandestina

Madanmohan Rao May 13, 2014 No Comments

Various Artists Rough Guide to Salsa Clandestina (World Music Network, 2007) Salsa is fast becoming one of the hottest international dance trends, and salsa lovers…

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Album reviews

Authentic Rajasthani Folk Music from the Langas and Manganiars

Madanmohan Rao May 12, 2014 No Comments

Various Artists Rajasthan Folk, Volume 1 (Vale Entertainment, 2006) The 10 tracks on this CD provide close to an hour of authentic Rajasthani folk music…

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