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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).…

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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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  • 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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    Todd Albright Makes Old Blues Songs Feel Fresh Again

    Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood (April 17, 2026 / Misfortune Records, 2026) Todd Albright’s Blues For Dexter Linwood finds the Detroit fingerpicker turning…

    Ryan Emmert March 28, 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

Gregg Allman to Perform at Blaze Festival 2011 in London

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2011 No Comments

Legendary southern rock and blues musician will bring his Gregg Allman Low Country Blues Tour to Barbican Hall in London on Friday 1 July 2011.…

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Concert reviews

Fantastic WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 Opening Day with 20.000 Visitors

World Music Central News Room April 8, 2011 No Comments

The WOMAD Abu Dhabi Festival 2011, organized for the third consecutive year by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) and WOMAD Festivals,…

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Album reviews

South Asian Sound Descriptions

Angel Romero April 8, 2011 No Comments

Shammi Pithia AudioDescriptive (SPDL02, 2010) The UK continues to produce excellent musical hybrids who combine native roots with cutting edge electronica. Shammi Pithia is a…

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Events

The Kronos Quartet to Perform with global artists at Luminato 2011 Festival in Toronto

World Music Central News Room April 8, 2011 No Comments

With thousands of concerts and dozens of recordings to its credit, the Kronos Quartet is one of the world’s most acclaimed and influential ensembles. Collaborating…

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World Music Festival ¡Globalquerque! Announces First Confirmed Acts for 2011

World Music Central News Room April 7, 2011 1 Comment

¡Globalquerque! 2001, the annual world music festival held in albuquerque (New Mexico) has announced the first confirmed acts for this year’s festival. the line-up includes…

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New CDs and digital releases

Banjo Master Bill Emerson Releases Eclipse

World Music Central News Room April 7, 2011 No Comments

Bill Emerson has released Eclipse, his seventh solo album and fourth Banjo Instrumental Album release. On this new project, Bill is joined by other bluegrass…

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Music videos

Video of the Week: Tirso by Trance Untes

World Music Central News Room April 7, 2011 No Comments

Trance Untes is a Madrid-based band that plays dance music rhythms such as trance, house, techno and progressive through world music instruments. Trance Untes will…

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Events

San Diego Gamelan Festival 2011 Announced

World Music Central News Room April 7, 2011 No Comments

The Center for World Music and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles will present Gamelan Festival 2011 in San Diego…

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Events

Jamaican Reggae legend, Yellowman to perform at Light Night 2011 in Liverpool

World Music Central News Room April 6, 2011 No Comments

Jamaican reggae star, Yellowman will be performing at The Picket in Liverpool on Friday 13th May as a part of Light Night – Liverpool’s late…

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Events

Bald Head Island in North Carolina to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend With Americana Music Festival

World Music Central News Room April 6, 2011 No Comments

Bald Head Island in North Carolina will present the Bald Head Island Americana Music Weekend on Memorial Day weekend, featuring bluegrass, folk and jazz music,…

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