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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

Small World Big Community at The Small World Music Festival 2009

World Music Central News Room September 7, 2009 No Comments

The Eighth Small World Music Festival will be held September 24 – October 4 in Toronto, Canada. The focus of the organizers is firmly on…

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New Releases

Beyond the Pale Explores Klezmer and Balkan Music in Postcards

World Music Central News Room September 7, 2009 No Comments

Toronto-based acoustic group Beyond the Pale has released a new recording titled Postcards (Borealis Records), which explores Jewish and Balkan music combined with jazz, rock, …

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Middle Eastern and North African Music Stars to Unite With Western Celebrities in Las Vegas for Benefit Concert

World Music Central News Room September 6, 2009 No Comments

MGM Grand and Dawn Elder World Entertainment will present the world premiere of Sahra on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena…

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Album reviews

Back to the Mountain

Angel Romero September 5, 2009 No Comments

Eddie Palmieri Vamonos Pa’l Monte (Fania, 2009) Vamonos pa’l Monte (Let’s go to the Mountain) is the reissue of a fabulous recording by Eddie Palmieri,…

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Articles

¡Globalquerque!’s Statewide Celebration Starts September at New Mexico State Fair

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2009 No Comments ¡Globalquerque!

¡Localquerque! will take place on September 20, 2009, 12pm – 8pm at The Pavilion at The New Mexico State Fair. ¡Localquerque! is a day of…

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Events

Los Angeles Philarmonic Presents India Calling! September 20 at the Hollywood Bowl

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2009 No Comments

The Los Angeles Philarmonic will presents India Calling! on Sunday, September 20, 7pm at the Hollywood Bowl. The concert will feature some of India’s most…

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Tour Announcements

New Zealand Dub Band The Black Seeds Will Tour U.S. in September 2009

World Music Central News Room September 4, 2009 No Comments

New Zealand reggae, pop and funk band The Black Seeds will be presenting their first North American album, Solid Ground (Easy Star Records) on their…

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Events

The NY Gypsy Festival 2009 Announces Music Program

World Music Central News Room September 3, 2009 No Comments

The NY Gypsy Festival celebrates its fifth annual performance schedule with one of the most diverse lineups of its history. The Festival kicks off on…

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Album reviews

Umami by Murat Ses

sven September 3, 2009 No Comments

Murat Ses Umami (Clou Records Clou-008 and on digital portals iTunes, aol.de, etc) ’Umami’ is a Japanese word meaning "savory" thus applies to the sensation…

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Articles

Beautifully Crafted Sky

Angel Romero September 2, 2009 No Comments

Lehera   Heartsky (independent release, 2009)   South Asia has always been a musical powerhouse, with rich classical and folk traditions. With so many excellent…

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