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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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    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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  • Album reviews

    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

Music videos

Sardinian Singer Franca Masu Releases Almablava Official Video

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2013 No Comments

Renowned singer Franca Masu has a new music video with the title track from her new album Almablava (Felmay 2013). The song features Franca Masu…

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New CDs and digital releases

Pipers Chris Stout & Finlay Macdonald Release The Cauld Wind

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2013 No Comments

Bagpipe maestros Chris Stout and Finlay Macdonald have a new album titled ‘The Cauld Wind‘ (McKay Stout Music, November 4, 2013), a collection of music…

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Events

World Music Summit Mundial Montreal 2013 Announces Conference Topics

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2013 No Comments

North American world music showcase and conference Mundial Montreal will feature discussions on significant topics. The meetings are open to the public ($10 per panel),…

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Music videos

Baoku Moses & The Image Afro-Beat Band Release Live Studio Video

Angel Romero November 7, 2013 No Comments

Nigerian-born, Cincinnati-based Afrobeat musician and songwriter Baoku Moses and his band have a new video recorded at BTR Live Studio. Baoku Moses specializes in African…

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Tour Announcements

Canada’s Award-Winning Band Sultans of String Launches North American Tour

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2013 No Comments

One of Canada’s most exciting world music acts will hit the road in support of its brand new album Symphony! Sultans of String’s sound includes…

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Events

Music from Pakistan with Sachal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis to Perform in New York

Angel Romero November 6, 2013 No Comments

Jazz at Lincoln Center will present a special concert in New York City called Music from Pakistan featuring Sachal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz at Lincoln…

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Conferences

Cordoba to Host 2nd International Flamenco Congress in November 2013

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2013 No Comments

Education and flamenco will be the basic topics for discussion November 11-13 at Conservatorio Superior de Música ‘Rafael Orozco’ in Córdoba (Spain). The sessions will…

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Events

Carlos Santana to Celebrate His Latin Music Heritage in Star-Studded Concert In Guadalajara, Mexico

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2013 No Comments

Award-winning rock, fusion and Latin music guitarist and composer Carlos Santana and his band Santana will be performing a special concert in Guadalajara, Mexico (in…

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Album reviews

The Allure of Malagasy Blues Song

Angel Romero November 4, 2013 No Comments

Lala Njava Malagasy Blues Song (World Music Network, 2013) Malagasy Blues SongSong is the new release by Lala Njava, one of the most unique vocalists…

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New CDs and digital releases

Norwegian Multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Fliflet Releases Valseria

World Music Central News Room November 3, 2013 No Comments

Valseria is the title of the new album by Norwegian musician Gabriel Fliflet, He is an exciting artist who has bathed in many different musical…

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