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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

General News

Korean, Brazilian and Canadian Agencies Confirm presence at WOMEX 2010

World Music Central News Room August 5, 2010 No Comments

Korean, Brazilian and Canadian delegations have confirmed their presence as exhibitors at WOMEX. Korea Arts Management Service have extended their number of stand units for…

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Album reviews

Gjermund’s Delicacies

Angel Romero August 4, 2010 No Comments

Gjermund Larsen Trio Ankomst (Heilo/Grappa, 2008) During my recent visit to Norway, I was given quite a few fiddle albums. The quality of all the…

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New Releases

Reggae Star Luciano Releases United States of Africa

World Music Central News Room August 3, 2010 No Comments

The new album from Luciano, United States of Africa, releases August 3rd of 2010. Luciano is a cornerstone of contemporary reggae; his singing, writing and…

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Events

The Battlefield Band at Piping Live! 2010 at Glasgow’s Concert Halls

World Music Central News Room August 2, 2010 No Comments

Piping Live! 2010 opens Monday 9 August at 7:30pm with a bang as stalwarts of the Celtic music scene the Battlefield Band take to the…

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Musicport World Music Festival, the Indoor Festival with the Outdoor Spirit

Jill Turner August 2, 2010 No Comments Musicport Festivalworld music

The year is flying by furnishing us with a new set of musical memories, thrilling discoveries of unsigned talent on Glastonbury’s fringe stages, grooving to…

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Events

Capercaillie to Collaborate with an All-Star Line-up of Pipers in Special One-off Show at Piping Live! 2010

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2010 No Comments

The internationally acclaimed Celtic supergroup Capercaillie will team up with an all-star cast of piping talent at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for a very…

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Interviews

Interview with Rahis Bharti of the Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2010 No Comments

World Music Central’s Angel Romero had a an opportunity to see the Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan at the Førde Folk Music Festival. Fronted by artistic…

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Album reviews

Essential Salsa Heritage

Angel Romero July 31, 2010 No Comments Bobby CruzIsmael RiveraPapo LuccaRichie RayRoberto RoenasalsaSonora La Ponceña

Fania Records’ la Herencia series released recently four essential recordings for salsa fans. Puerto Rican keyboardist Enrique Lucca Jr. (Papo Lucca) is the musical director…

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Events

Seu Jorge and Almaz at The Bowery in New York July 30 of 2010

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2010 1 Comment

The Bowery Presents An Evening with Seu Jorge and Almaz on Friday, July 30 at Terminal 5 as they make their second New York City…

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Events

Northwest World Reggae Festival 2010

World Music Central News Room July 28, 2010 No Comments

The sixth installment of the Northwest World Reggae Festival will be held Friday-Sunday, August 13th-15th of 2010. The festival presents roots musicians from nine countries…

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