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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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  • 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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  • Album reviews

    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

Obituaries

Martino found Joy in the Music

Dorothy Johnson-Laird November 18, 2013 No Comments Cameroonian musicMartin “Martino” Atangano

On a cool night in Brooklyn in Mid-September 2013, a group of musicians, friends and colleagues gathered in a meeting hall to celebrate the musician…

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Album reviews

Rock, Ballads, Spiritual Journeys and Fusion

Madanmohan Rao November 18, 2013 No Comments

Valentine Shipley The Wandering Mystic: Rustic Indian Echoes (Times Music) From rock and ballads to spiritual journeys and fusion, Delhi veteran Valentine Shipley has another…

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General News

Six Guitarists Will Compete for Spain’s 15th National Flamenco Guitar Contest for Young Performers

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2013 No Comments

The 15th edition of the Concurso Nacional de Guitarra Flamenca para jóvenes (National Flamenco Guitar Contest for Young performers) announced the names of the finalists.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Scottish drummer Iain Copeland to Release A Northerly Land

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2013 No Comments

Scottish drummer, producer, and composer Iain Copeland (Peatbog Faeries / Session A9 / Sketch) will release his first solo album A Northerly Land (Skye Records)…

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Articles

Visit to Iconic Montserrat Monastery and Evening Fira Mediterrania Showcases

Angel Romero November 16, 2013 No Comments

On November 8th, our Fira Mediterrania de Manresa hosts took our international group of journalists and bloggers to the iconic Montserrat Monastery. As you drive…

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General News

Cordoba’s National Flamenco Art Contest Announces Finalists in Vocal Category

World Music Central News Room November 15, 2013 No Comments

The 20th Concurso Nacional de Arte Flamenco de Córdoba (Cordoba’s National Flamenco Art Contest) announced the name of the four cantaores (flamenco singers) that will…

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Album reviews

Senegal’s Visionary Pioneer of Salsa and Mbalax

Angel Romero November 15, 2013 No Comments

Mar Seck Vagabonde – From Super Cap-Vert to Number One: Unreleased Recordings 1969-1980 (Teranga Beat, 2013) During the 1970s, Cuban music was extremely was extremely…

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Events

Global Music Festival WOMADELAIDE Announces Complete Program for 2014

World Music Central News Room November 14, 2013 No Comments

Australian world music festival WOMADelaide announced today the full program for its 2014 festival of music, arts and dance to be held in Adelaide’s Botanic…

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Awards

Flamenco Hoy Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room November 13, 2013 No Comments Flamenco

The Premio Flamenco Hoy, one of the most coveted flamenco awards in Spain were announced November 7th, 2013 in Madrid. Over 50 leading flamenco critics…

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Awards

Flamenco Singer Argentina Wins Flamenco Hoy Award

Angel Romero November 13, 2013 No Comments

The album ‘Un viaje por el cante’ by Flamenco cantaora Argentina received the Flamenco Hoy national award for best flamenco cante (vocal). The award ceremony…

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