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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

Musicport World Music Festival Announces 2013 Program

World Music Central News Room August 17, 2013 No Comments

This year’s Musicport Festival will be held October 18th – 20th, 2013. Musicport is a world music festival that takes place in the scenic seaside…

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Tuareg Band Tamikrest Releases Videos in Advance of New Album

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2013 No Comments

Two new music videos by Tamikrest, one of the most exciting bands in the Tuareg music scene, provide a sampling of the band’s new album,…

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Tour Announcements

Slide Guitar Master Debashish Bhattacharya Announces USA Tour for September & October 2013

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2013 No Comments

Indian slide guitar maestro Debashish Bhattacharya will be touring the United States of America during September and October 2013. The renowned artist will be presenting…

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Album reviews

Ay, Calypso

Tom Orr August 15, 2013 No Comments

Lord Mouse and the Kalypso Katz – Go Calypsonian (Piranha Musik, 2013) Kobo Town – Jumbie In The Jukebox (Stonetree / Cumbancha, 2013) Like reggae,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Italian Folk Renovators Newpoli Release Third Album, Tempo Antico

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2013 No Comments Italian musicNewpoli

Newpoli, a group formed by Italian musicians who studied jazz at Berklee College of Music, has a new album titled Tempo Antico. Over the last…

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Rough Guide Series Honors Blind Blues Legends

Justin Patch August 14, 2013 No Comments

The Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Blind Lemon Jefferson – Rough Guide to Country Blues Pioneers (World Music Network, 2013) The Rough Guide to Blues…

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Album reviews

Irresistible Bomba

Angel Romero August 13, 2013 No Comments

Hijos de Agüeybaná Agua del Sol (Tumi Music, 2012) Bomba, a lively Afro-Puerto Rican musical genre is the focus of the album Agua del Sol…

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Interviews

An interview with Pete Bonet, Renowned Latin Orchestra Vocalist and Mambo to Salsa Pioneer

Les Moncada August 12, 2013 3 Comments

Part of the Latin Legacy Series: From Mambo to Salsa! Puerto Rico has such a beautiful and rich heritage: culture, beaches, music, food… One special…

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Album reviews

Outstanding Indian Fusion from Kolkata

Madanmohan Rao August 11, 2013 No Comments

Impulse Ibteda (NMI, 2006) This outstanding Indian fusion group from Kolkata features Arunangshu Shaudhury on percussion, Dipanker on vocals, Shankar on keyboards, Hari on violin…

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Awards

Jazz Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval to Be Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom By President Barack Obama

World Music Central News Room August 10, 2013 No Comments

American President Barack Obama will award renowned Latin Jazz musician Arturo Sandoval with the esteemed Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the…

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