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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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    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

Articles

The Flying Finns

Tony Hillier May 15, 2012 No Comments

Nordic summers are tantalizingly short and the winters interminably long and icy, so the climate is generally conducive to indoor pursuits such as music study.…

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Album reviews

Bands of Renown

Tom Orr May 14, 2012 No Comments

Everyone Orchestra – Brooklyn Sessions (Harmonized Records HAR-040, 2012) Alon Yavnai & The NDR Bigband – Shir Ahava (NDR, 2012) The difference between an orchestra…

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Events

The New York Pops with Ozomatli at Central Park in Manhattan

Angel Romero May 14, 2012 No Comments

The New York Pops with Ozomatli are set to perform on Tuesday, June 12 at 8:00 pm in Central Park, Manhattan (New York). The New…

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General News

Call For Papers For The WOMEX 2012 Guide

World Music Central News Room May 13, 2012 No Comments

This year, world music conference WOMEX is launching a call for papers for the WOMEX 2012 Guide essay. If you have an interesting idea for…

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Interviews

Interview with Jun-Lin Yeoh, Artistic Director of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2012

World Music Central News Room May 13, 2012 No Comments

The new Artistic Director for the famed Rainforest World Music Festival in Malaysian Borneo is Jun-Lin Yeoh. Jun Lin comes from a classical music background.…

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Awards

Louisiana Blues Musician Tab Benoit Wins Three 2012 Blues Music Awards

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2012 No Comments

Bluesman Tab Benoit is the big winner of the 33rd Blues Music Awards. Benoit took three awards: Contemporary Male Artist and B.B. King Entertainer of…

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Interview with Greg Gonzalez of Brownout

Angel Romero May 12, 2012 No Comments

Latin funk band Brownout recently released Oozy, one of the most exciting Latin music albums in recent weeks. Brownout’s bass player Greg Gonzalez reveals details…

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Music videos

Miami Latin Jam Band Locos Por Juana Band Releases Afro Sound Music Video

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2012 No Comments

“Afro Sound” feat. Palenke Soultribe is the new single & video by Miami-based bilingual Latin jam band Locos Por Juana. The group will be releasing…

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Obituaries

Legendary Puerto Rican Salsa Singer Junior Gonzalez Dies at 63

Les Moncada May 11, 2012 7 Comments

Legendary salsa singer and sonero like no other, Junior Gonzalez, died May 10th of pancreas and liver complications. He was one of the greatest salsa…

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Music videos

Sarazino Presents New Video and Begins North American Tour

Angel Romero May 11, 2012 No Comments

Quito-based global traveler Sarazino has a new video titled “Es Mi Momento.” Sarazino will be taking his global mix to major cities and festivals in…

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