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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

Legendary West Coast Blues Band Hot Tuna to Perform at Carolina Theatre in Durham

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2011 No Comments

Hot Tuna, known for their mix of acoustic and electric blues, will appear at the Carolina Theatre in Durham (North Carolina) on Tuesday, February 22…

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Conferences

WOMEX 2011 Calling World Music Filmmakers

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2011 No Comments

WOMEX’s long-time partner for the Film Screenings IMZ, the International Music + Media Centre in Vienna, asks all world music-related filmmakers to propose their recent…

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Festival International de Louisiane Announces 2011 Program

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2011 No Comments

Festival International de Louisiane will celebrate 25 years of music, art, and cuisine in 2011. This year’s line-up includes world music, blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Latin…

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New Releases

Peter Buffett to Release USB Album Featuring World Music Collaborations

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2011 No Comments

Award-Winning composer, philanthropist, and author, Peter Buffett will be releasing, on USB only, Running Blind, an album that will come pre-loaded with audiophile quality tracks,…

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Events

Irish Music Masters Buílle with John Doyle to Perform in Philadelphia

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2011 No Comments

On Wednesday, February 23, Philadelphia’s Crossroads Music presents renowned Irish band Buílle, with John Doyle, probably the finest guitarist performing Irish traditional music today. The…

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Tour Announcements

Group Doueh Announces European Tour

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2011 No Comments

Group Doueh will be returning to Europe in May 2011. Buoyed by an early invite to play at Animal Collective’s All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP), the…

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Conferences

WOMEX 2011 Call for Conference Speakers

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2011 No Comments

World music conference WOMEX 2011, which will be held in Copenhagen this year, is currently accepting proposals for world music conferences. WOMEX 2011 will be…

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Events

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club at London’s La Linea 2011 Festival

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2011 No Comments

Following a series of hugely successful performances in recent years, the twelve-piece Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club which features a number of Buena Vista Social…

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Events

A. J. Racy to Perform At Alwan for the Arts Festival of Sacred Music

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2011 No Comments A. J. RacyTurkish music

In his long-awaited Alwan debut, the gifted and versatile Dr. Ali Jihad Racy of Lebanon will give a solo performance Saturday, February 19th in a…

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Articles

A Call for the Protest Song

TJ Nelson February 16, 2011 2 Comments

I attended to my first anti-war march when I was three years old. Okay, I was in a stroller and was, technically, pushed. I’ve attended…

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