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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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  • 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

New CDs and digital releases

Analog Africa returns to Benin with The Bariba Sound of Le Super Borgou de Parakou

World Music Central News Room February 12, 2012 No Comments

Analog Africa returns to Benin; this time to Parakou up in the North Eastern part, to present ‘The Bariba Sound’ of Le Super Borgou de…

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New CDs and digital releases

Singer-Songwriter Kami Thompson Releases Love Lies

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2012 No Comments

Emerging British singer-songwriter Kami Thompson has released her debut album titled Love Lies (Warner Music / Naxos). Her music blends British folk-rock, Americana and pop.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Amsterdam Klezmer Band Announces the Release of New Album Titled Mokum

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2012 No Comments

Amsterdam Klezmer Band announced this week the March 2012 release of a new album titled Mokum. The live album celebrates the 15th birthday with 16…

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Events

New Sounds of Spain at Flamenco Festival 2012 in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2012 No Comments

Flamenco Festival 2012 will bring to New York City some of Spain’s most creative and charismatics artists in a 3-night series titled Flamenco & Beyond.…

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Album reviews

Caetano Veloso and David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall

TJ Nelson February 10, 2012 No Comments

Caetano Veloso and David Byrne Caetano Veloso and David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall (Nonesuch, 2012) A long time in coming Caetano Veloso and David…

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Events

Cheza! Festival of African Music to Present South African Master Hugh Masekela

World Music Central News Room February 10, 2012 No Comments

South African trumpet and vocal superstar Hugh Masekela will headline the inaugural Alternate Routes Cheza! Festival of African Music at New Jersey Performing Arts Center…

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Obituaries

Salsa Master Jimmy Sabater Dies at 76

Les Moncada February 9, 2012 5 Comments

Jaime Sabater Sr., better known as Jimmy Sabater died in New York City on February 8th, 2012. Jimmy Sabater was a legendary Latin music vocalist…

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New Films

Morocco Fantasia

Angel Romero February 9, 2012 1 Comment

Al Di Meola Morocco Fantasia (inakustic, 2012) Morocco Fantasia is an excellent opportunity to watch and listen to one of the finest American guitarists. The…

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Events

Svanubhava Festival to Be Held at Srimathi Indira Gandhi College on February 24th

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2012 No Comments

Svanubhava (Sanskrit for ‘an experience’) is a cultural movement in celebration of Indian art that exposes students to various Indian art forms. It is a…

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General News

Chinese Folk-Rock Band Shanren Uses Crowdfunding To Connect With Fans During North American Tour

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2012 No Comments

Indie folk band Shanren is using crowdfunding launchpad RocketHub to offer a personal experience for both audiences and fans of the band on their first…

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