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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

Album reviews

Indonesian Fusion Explorations

Angel Romero January 9, 2011 No Comments

Tohpati Ethnomission Save the Planet (MoonJune, 2010) Tohpati Ethnomission is an environmentally conscious musical project developed by Indonesian guitarist Tohpati. He is a member of…

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Events

Welsh Band Mabon with Lorne MacDougall at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2011 No Comments

Performing largely original material infused by diverse musical traditions, the Welsh-based six-piece Mabon will be playing January 15th at 7:30pm at Òran Mór Òran Mór.…

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Film Reviews

Bach Recreated by His Modern Friends

Angel Romero January 8, 2011 No Comments

Bach & Friends is a two DVD set that contains a two-hour documentary about Johann Sebastian Bach and his musical legacy and an additional bonus…

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Events

Tim Eriksen Will Present American Shape Note Singing at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 8, 2011 1 Comment

Tim Eriksen will be performing shape-note music on Saturday, January 15th at 7:30pm at St. Andrew’s in the Square. As featured in the Oscar-winning movie…

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General News

Aurelio Martinez to Perform at globalFEST 2011

World Music Central News Room January 8, 2011 No Comments

Honduran Garifuna musician Aurelio Martinez will be showcasing at globalFEST 2011 on January 9 at Webster Hall., replacing Creole Choir of Cuba, who ran into…

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Creole Choir of Cuba Showcase at globalFEST Canceled Due to Visa Requirements

Angel Romero January 8, 2011 No Comments

globalFEST announced the cancellation of the Creole Choir of Cuba showcase at world music festival globalFEST 2011 due to delays caused by the enhanced security…

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Events

Fiddlers’ Bid with Special Guests and The Quebe Sisters Band at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2011 No Comments

Scottish band Fiddlers’ Bid will be performing Sat 15 January, 7:30pm at Celtic Connections 2011. There won’t be many bands this youthful celebrating 20 years…

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Tour Announcements

Renowned Celtic Band Battlefield Band Heads to Hawaii

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2011 No Comments

Renowned Scottish group Battlefield Band will be touring Hawaii this month and they will be presenting matetrial from their upcoming album. For the first time…

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Events

Rhythm of Rajasthan to Showcase at globalFEST 2011

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2011 No Comments

Indian ensemble Rhythm of Rajasthan will be performing at globalFEST 2011 at New York City’s Webster Hall (125 E. 11th St.) on January 9. Hailing…

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Events

Barbès Records Takes Manhattan Coinciding with APAP

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2011 No Comments

Timed to coincide with the APAP conference, Barbès Records takes part of its roster across the chilly waters of the East River in new York…

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