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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.
    Music videos

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

General News

Africa Oyé Festival 2011 Will Be free

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2011 No Comments

Africa Oyé Festival in the UK announced this week that the festival will again be free and unfenced this year. Oyé have always maintained that…

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Album reviews

Putumayo Presents Jazz Classics

TJ Nelson May 11, 2011 No Comments

Various Artists Putumayo Presents Jazz (Putumayo World Music, 2011) From the opening strains of Nina Simone’s version of “My Baby Just Care For Me,” Putumayo’s…

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Video of the Week: JuJu live in Basel

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2011 No Comments

One of the hottest bands in the world music scene is UK-based JuJu. The band includes Justin Adams (electric guitar, bendir, backing vocals), Juldeh Camara…

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Events

Hugh Masekela to Celebrate Mama Afrika at Blaze Festival 2011 in London

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2011 No Comments

Sunday 10 July & Monday 11 July 2011 Hugh Masekela: Celebrate Mama Afrika Hackney Empire Produced by Serious The spirit of Africa’s best-known voice, Miriam…

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Javier Limón’s “Mujeres de Agua” Featuring Buika and Brazil’s Luisa Maita to Perform at Stern Grove August 14

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2011 No Comments Javier Limón

Javier Limón’s “Mujeres de Agua” featuring singers Buika, La Shica and Sandra Carrasco; and Brailian singer and Luisa Maita will perform at Stern Grove August…

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General News

Renowned Piper José Ángel Hevia Presents the MBS 300 Electronic Bagpipe

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2011 No Comments

After several years of development and tests, renowned piper and electronic bagpipe manufacturer José Ángel Hevia presented his new electronic bagpipe model. The MBS 300…

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Album reviews

New Reggae Flavor on Dakar-Kingston

TJ Nelson May 9, 2011 No Comments

Youssou N’Dour Dakar-Kingston (Emarcy Records, 2011) Youssou N’Dour draws deeply from his own childhood experiences of listening to the easy, breezy reggae recordings played in…

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Conferences

Indian Ocean Music Market, New Major Networking Event for the Indian Ocean Region

World Music Central News Room May 8, 2011 No Comments

A major new music market was announced this week. Scènes Australes will presents, in partnership with the Conseil Régional of Reunion Island, the first Indian…

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Album reviews

Banjo with a worldwide scope

Angel Romero May 8, 2011 No Comments

Jayme Stone Room of Wonders (Jayme Stone JS300, 2010) Canadian banjoist Jayme Stone ventures into the world of jazz improvisation, classical music and various global…

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Conferences

Babel Med Music Seeks World Music Artists for 2012 Showcases

World Music Central News Room May 7, 2011 No Comments

Babel Med Music 2012 will be held 29 – 31 March 2012. The registration to apply for a showcase is now open to all the…

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