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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

The Root Remains the Same

Angel Romero July 10, 2012 No Comments

Harmonia Hidden Legacy (FolkSounds Records, 2012) There are several bands out there using the name Harmonia. This Harmonia is an American band from Cleveland (Ohio)…

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Tour Announcements

Rising Brazilian Star Luísa Maita to Return to North America for July 2012 Tour

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2012 No Comments

Brazilian vocalist Luísa Maita will be revisiting North America in the summer of 2012 with her popular mix of samba, alternative pop and downtempo electronica.…

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Events

Canada’s Aboriginal Music Week 2012 to Be Held October 30-November 4 in Winnipeg

World Music Central News Room July 9, 2012 No Comments

Aboriginal Music Week (AMW) 2012 will take place October 30-November 4, 2012 in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). The efstuval show cases the sonic creativity of Fuirst…

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A Summer of World Music Festivals in 2012

Angel Romero July 8, 2012 No Comments

The summer festival season offers fabulous opportunities for international travelers. World Music Central uncovers some of the most interesting folk and world music festivals across…

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Interviews

Interview with Sidi Goma, African Indian Sidis from Gujarat

Madanmohan Rao July 7, 2012 1 Comment

Sidi Goma is a group of African Indian Sidis from the Bharuch district of Gujarat. This tribal Sufi community of East African origin came to…

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Events

19th Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival to Be Held September 20-23, 2012

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2012 No Comments

The annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will take place September 20-23, 2012 in Bloomington Indiana. The festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy…

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Interviews

Interview with Damily, joyous Tsapiky band from Madagascar

Madanmohan Rao July 6, 2012 No Comments DamilyMalagasy musictsapiky

Damily is an irresistibly creative band from Madagascar with a 20-year track record, and will be performing at the Forde Festival of Traditional and World…

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Events

Global Music, Yoga and Electronica Stars at Beloved Sacred Arts and Music Festival in Oregon

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2012 No Comments

The Beloved Sacred Arts & Music Festival 2012 will be held at the edge of Oregon’s Coastal Range during August 10 -13, 2012. Renowned world…

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Interviews

Interview with 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival Performer La Zikabilo

Angel Romero July 5, 2012 No Comments

French band La Zikabilo is one of the world music acts that will be performing at the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival…

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General News

WOMEX 2012 Announces Second Set of Showcase Selections

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2012 No Comments

Organizers of world music conference WOMEX 2012 announced today the second set of artists selected to perform at this year’s conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. WOMEX…

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