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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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    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

Hugh Masekela at Carnegie Hall in October 2010

World Music Central News Room October 7, 2010 No Comments

On October 16, Saturday, at 8 PM the legendary Carnegie Hall welcomes the extraordinary trumpeter-composer and passionate advocate for world music – Hugh Masekela. Over…

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Ravi Shankar and George Harrison Boxed Set to Be Released October 19th

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2010 1 Comment

On October 19th, Dark Horse Records and Rhino Entertainment will release a limited edition deluxe boxed set titled Ravi Shankar George Harrison Collaborations which honors…

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The Essence of Afrocubism

Angel Romero October 6, 2010 No Comments

Afrocubism (World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2010) After many years, the project of bringing together some of the finest Cuban and Malian musicians has become a reality. AfroCubism…

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Folk Rising: New season of rising English folk stars at Cecil Sharp House

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2010 1 Comment

Following the successful spring series of gigs, Folk Rising returns to Cecil Sharp House for a second season with the brightest new folk in the…

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Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen At Edwards Barn

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2010 No Comments

Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen’s At Edwards Barn is a career retrospective, featuring songs from various aspects of their storied careers including such classics as…

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America’s Music Legacy Series to Be Released on DVD December 7 of 2010

Angel Romero October 5, 2010 No Comments

Quantum Leap and MVD Visual will release the “America’s Music Legacy” series On DVD on December 7, 2010. The America’s Music Legacy series was recorded…

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Fat Freddy’s Masters the Art of Dub

Angel Romero October 5, 2010 No Comments

Fat Freddy’s Drop Fat Freddy’s Drop Live at Roundhouse London (The Drop, 2010) New Zealand sensation Fat Freddy’s Drop will be touring the United States…

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Events

Sounds from Spain offWOMEX Showcase at WOMEX 2010

World Music Central News Room October 5, 2010 No Comments

Sounds from Spain will present an offWOMEX Showcase at WOMEX 2010 on Thursday, 28 October at offWOMEX (Studio 2) in Copenhagen (Denmark). The artist selection…

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Album reviews

Seu Jorge Loves the Sunshine

Angel Romero October 4, 2010 No Comments

Seu Jorge And Almaz Seu Jorge And Almaz (Now-Again, 2010) Brazilian singer and actor Seu Jorge and his new band Almaz have released this self…

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Events

Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain with sitar virtuoso Niladri Kumar in New York

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2010 1 Comment Zakir Hussain

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain will be performing with sitar virtuoso Niladri Kumar on Friday, October 29, 2010 at Town Hall, in New York City. Zakir…

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