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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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  • Album reviews

    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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    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

New CDs and digital releases

English Folk Supergroup The Full English to Release Debut Album in October 2013

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2013 No Comments

The Full English, a contemporary folk music band featuring some of the finest musicians in the English folk music scene will release its first album…

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Events

Afro-Spanish Star Buika to perform at Barbican in London

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2013 No Comments

Renowned Spanish singer Buika is set to perform with special guests at Barbican on Monday, October 14th, 2013. Many Londoners missed out on Buika’s April…

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General News

Irish Community in UK Celebrates the Music of Clannad at Irish Embassy

World Music Central News Room September 21, 2013 No Comments

The UK’s Irish Ambassador hosted A Celebration of Forty Years of Clannad coinciding with the release of the band’s new album titled Nádúr. The celebration…

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Tour Announcements

The Garifuna Collective Releases New Video and Launches European Tour

World Music Central News Room September 21, 2013 No Comments

The Garifuna Collective will celebrate the European release of its new album Ayó with a tour and new music video. The band features some of…

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Events

Renowned World Music Festival ¡Globalquerque! Begins today in New Mexico

World Music Central News Room September 20, 2013 No Comments

¡Globalquerque! New Mexico’s 9th Annual Celebration of World Music & Culture opens today Friday September 20, 2013 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Gates open…

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Interviews

The Alaev Family Way

Tony Hillier September 20, 2013 No Comments

Allo Alaev’s life changed for the better back in 1991 when escalating belligerence in his native Tajikistan, following the break-up of the Soviet Union, prompted…

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Events

Mundial Montreal 2013 Spotlight on Canadian Aboriginal Music

World Music Central News Room September 20, 2013 No Comments

Each year, the Mundial Montreal world music conference features a main programming theme or style of music. This year, the showcase will highlight the incredible…

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Album reviews

Re-issue of Four Stunning World Music Classics on Real World Records

TJ Nelson September 19, 2013 No Comments

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – Love & Devotion (Real World Records, 2013 reissue) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Michael Brooks – Star Rise (Real World…

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Awards

WOMEX 2013 Label Award Goes to Riverboat Records/World Music Network

World Music Central News Room September 18, 2013 No Comments

British record label Riverboat Records – World Music Network is the recipient of 2013 WOMEX Label Award. Riverboat Records is World Music Network’s premium artist…

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Tour Announcements

Prominent Polish Traditional Folk Band Janusz Prusinowski Trio Embarking On Coast-To-Coast USA Tour

World Music Central News Room September 18, 2013 1 Comment

Janusz Prusinowski Trio, one of the leading Polish traditional folk bands will be touring the United States during September-October 2013. The tour includes 18 live…

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