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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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  • 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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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

AfroCubism to Make New York City Debut

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2010 1 Comment

AfroCubism, “The original idea for the Buena Vista Social Club“, will make their New York City debut on Tuesday, November 9 at 8:00 p.m. at…

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General News

Gondwana Report, September 26, 2010

Jill Turner September 26, 2010 No Comments

Thanks to everyone at the Barbican for a simply wonderful weekend of music at the Transcender festival and good luck to Kadialy Kouyate who I…

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Events

Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano Celebrate Mexico’s Bicentennial in Los Angeles

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2010 No Comments

The internationally renowned ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexico’s bicentennial with Viva Mexico! at UCLA Live’s Royce Hall…

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Interviews

Interview with Ghanaian drum master Yacub Addy, 2010 NEA National Heritage Fellow

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2010 No Comments

Interview by Josephine Reed for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) NEA: Yacub, you come from a long line of talented and well-respected musicians.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Chinese Flautist and Composer Guo Yue Releases White Jade

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2010 No Comments

Chinese musician and composer Guo Yue has released a new album titled White Jade Best known for his extraordinary collection of bamboo flutes, which resonate…

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New CDs and digital releases

Ethopian Star Gigi to Release Mesgana Ethiopia On October 19th 2010

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2010 7 Comments

Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibawbaw, one of Ethiopia’s best-known singers, is releasing her latest album Mesgana Ethiopia on October 19th through MOD Technologies, the label founded by…

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Events

Brazilian Star Djavan to Perform in Miami

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2010 No Comments

Djavan will perform Friday, October 29th at 8PM at Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. Djavan will be presenting his beautiful new CD…

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Awards

Ghanaian Master Drummer Yacub Addy Receives NEA National Heritage Fellowship

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2010 No Comments

Yacub Addy, a Ghanaian drum master from Latham, New York, accepts his NEA National Heritage Fellowship award from National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco…

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Album reviews

Mounqaliba

Angel Romero September 23, 2010 1 Comment

Natacha Atlas Mounqaliba, In a State of Reversal (Six Degrees 657036 1170 2 0, 2010) Natacha Atlas has given us memorable world music recordings, ranging…

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New CDs and digital releases

Africa 50 Years of Music Released as an 18 CD Deluxe Boxed Set

World Music Central News Room September 23, 2010 No Comments

“Africa – 50 Years of Music” (Sterns Africa, 2010) is the most comprehensive compilation of African music ever achieved. The 18 volume boxed set collects…

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