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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

92YTRIBECA to Present World Music Concerts in New York

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2011 No Comments

New York City venue 92YTRIBECA will be presenting world music concerts throughout the next weeks. Tue, Aug 23 Kakande / Imaginary Homeland A night of…

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Album reviews

Highlights from the Queen of Fado

Angel Romero August 16, 2011 No Comments

Amália Rodrigues The Queen of Fado – Amália Rodrigues (EUCD2337, 2011) In Portugal, vocalist Amália Rodrigues is known as “A rainha do fado” – the…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Goat Rodeo Sessions Brings Together Musical Maestros

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

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, bassist Edgar Meyer, mandolinist Chris Thile and fiddler Stuart Duncan will be releasing The Goat Rodeo Sessions on Sony Masterworks. The Goat…

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Spanish offWOMEX Night at WOMEX 2011 To Be Held October 27

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2011 No Comments

Sounds from Spain will be presenting an offWOMEX showcase on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at WOMEX 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The artists scheduled to perform…

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Interviews

Red Baraat Taking the Nation by Storm!

Les Moncada August 14, 2011 No Comments

New York City’s Red Baraat has taken the nation by storm. They recently released their first CD, Chaal Baby, a must buy CD for your…

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Interviews

Hossam Ramzy Discusses the Sensational Rock The Tabla

Madanmohan Rao August 14, 2011 No Comments Egyptian musicHossam Ramzypercussion

“My music is very much part of what is happening in Egypt today” – Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy realizes a 10-year…

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Events

Duke Performances to Present Exciting World Music Series for 2011/12 Season

World Music Central News Room August 14, 2011 No Comments

Top World music acts return to Duke Performances in Durham, North Carolina, for its 2011/12 season. Highlights include the extraordinarily talented Anoushka Shankar, who will…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Late John Martyn’s Blues Legacy

World Music Central News Room August 13, 2011 No Comments

Heaven and Earth is the title of the last album by British musical legend John Martyn, a musician that was admired by fellow musicians such…

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Album reviews

Swept Away by Syriana

TJ Nelson August 12, 2011 No Comments

Syriana The Road to Damascus (Real World, 2011) It’s impossible not to be swept away on the opening strains of Real World’s The Road to…

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General News

Salsa Sizzle Comes to Asia: 6th International Salsa Congress kicks off in Bangalore!

Madanmohan Rao August 12, 2011 No Comments

Regarded as one of the largest salsa dance events in Asia, the 6th International Salsa Congress kicks off today over a three-day weekend in Bangalore.…

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