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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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    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.
    Music videos

    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

Latin Noir Everything Happens on the Beach

TJ Nelson March 5, 2013 No Comments

Various Artists Latin Noir Everything Happens on the Beach (Piranha Musik, 2013) In my college days I spent a good amount of time in the…

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Articles

Imagine – APAP New York City 2013 Conference and Global Musical Showcases

Evangeline Kim March 4, 2013 No Comments

Re-Capping the Buzzwords: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, Diversity, Activism, Exchange, Inspiration Part I: Conference Framework: In his opening message for APAP’s 56th annual 2013 conference edition…

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Vibrant Italian Indie Rock and Folk Music at MEDIMEX 2012 in Italy

Albert Reguant March 3, 2013 No Comments

MEDIMEX (Mediterranean Music Expo) took place November 29 through December 2 of 2012 in Bari, Italy. It is fundamentally the only Italian music trade show…

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New CDs and digital releases

Berlin Electronica and Cabaret Theater Meets Passionate Buenos Aires Tango in Tangowerk

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2013 No Comments

Tangowerk is the title of the debut album by Berlin producer Nhoah. Although he has had success with rock productions in the past, this time…

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Album reviews

Vibrant Mbalax Pioneers

Angel Romero March 2, 2013 No Comments

Royal Band de Thiès Kadior Demb (Teranga Beat TBCD 016CD, 2012) Kadior Demb is an unreleased album by dazzling Senegalese group Royal Band de Thiès.…

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Expertly Crafted Kaledophonica

TJ Nelson March 1, 2013 No Comments

Spiro Kaledophonica (Real World Records, 2013) Real World Records has put out a honey of a recording with Spiro’s Kaledophonica. Following up on their 2011…

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Splendid Congolese Rumba Guitar

Angel Romero February 28, 2013 No Comments

Jeannot Bel Kuetumbari (2012) The great Congolese guitar tradition continues with Jeannot Bel from Kinshasa. His album titled Kuetumbari is an infectious collection of dazzling…

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Concert reviews

Announcing Shofar

Dorothy Johnson-Laird February 26, 2013 No Comments Polish musicShofar

The best musicians are restless, they search for unique sounds. Shofar represents the coming together of three musicians based in Poland who are schooled in…

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Interviews

Interview with José Ortega of Lula Lounge Records in Toronto

Angel Romero February 26, 2013 No Comments

Lula Lounge, the hottest Latin music dance club in Toronto and one of the most reputable world music venues in the city has released an…

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Events

Belgian Festival Couleur Café Announces First Names for 2013 Edition

Angel Romero February 26, 2013 No Comments

Renowned Belgian festival Couleur Café announced the first 7 names of artists scheduled to perform this year. Couleur Café takes place June 28-30 of 2013.…

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