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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

Events

Goran Bregovic & His Wedding & Funeral Orchestra to Perform at Duke University on October 16

World Music Central News Room September 17, 2011 No Comments

Goran Bregovic & His Wedding & Funeral Orchestra are set to perform at Duke University’s Page Auditorium in Durham, North carolina on Sunday, October 16,…

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Tour Announcements

British Reggae Pioneers Misty In Roots to Launch 2011 UK Tour

World Music Central News Room September 17, 2011 No Comments

The legendary reggae band Misty in Roots has announced a 10 date UK tour featuring the pioneers of UK Reggae Music. With a career spanning…

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Album reviews

Kiran Ahluwalia Unearths a Magical Mix

TJ Nelson September 16, 2011 No Comments

Kiran Ahluwalia Aam Zameen: Common Ground (Avokado Artists Recordings/Ais, 2011) The Indian Canadian artist Kiran Ahluwalia is a female powerhouse on the world music scene…

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Chris Thile to Perform at Carolina Theatre of Durham on November 13

World Music Central News Room September 16, 2011 No Comments Chris Thile

Mandolinist Chris Thile is set to perform at Carolina Theatre of Durham in North Carolina on Sunday, November 13th, 2011, at 8:00 pm. Mandolinist Chris…

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Ravi Shankar Archives Release Live and Orchestral Experimentations Recordings

World Music Central News Room September 16, 2011 No Comments

On November 8, East Meets West Music will release volumes two and three of the Ravi Shankar Nine Decades series. The series is a multi-volume…

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Album reviews

African Reggae Revolution

TJ Nelson September 15, 2011 No Comments

Tiken Jah Fakoly African Revolution (Indie Europe/Zoom, 2011) I consider reggae one of those wonderfully sly genres where powerful messages are entwined with bright, feel…

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Events

Peruvian Innovator Susana Baca to Perform in Berlin

World Music Central News Room September 15, 2011 No Comments

Afro-Peruvian sensation Susana Baca is set to perform on Tuesday September 20, 2011 at 20:00 at Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin. Susana Baca…

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Events

World, Fusion, Folk Music, Jazz and Funk to Collide at Royal Welsh College

World Music Central News Room September 15, 2011 No Comments

Collisions is a new series bringing the best in culturally diverse and contemporary music to Cardiff (Wales) in the fall of 2011. Collisions will feature…

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Events

World Music Festival: Chicago 2011 Program Announced

World Music Central News Room September 15, 2011 No Comments

World Music Festival: Chicago, the largest and longest running world music in the United States returns with eight days of free and low-cost concerts throughout…

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Awards

Indian Summer Music Awards Announce 2011 Winners

Abbey Thompson September 14, 2011 No Comments

Over 50,000 people of all nationalities and cultures attended the 2011 Indian Summer Festival at the Henry Maier Festival Grounds on the Milwaukee shorefront from…

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