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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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    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

Tour Announcements

Orchestra of Tetouan at World Music Festival Chicago 2009

World Music Central News Room August 29, 2009 No Comments

Orchestra of Tetouan (Tetuan Orchestra) will perform Sunday, September 20 at 8pm at International House in Chicago. Orchestra of Tetouan was founded in Tetuan, Morocco…

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Events

Renowned Actor and Comedian Steve Martin Performing with Steep Canyon Rangers

World Music Central News Room August 29, 2009 No Comments

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, iconic comedian, actor, author and songwriter Steve Martin makes a very special appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall to perform…

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Tour Announcements

Cuban Soul Rock Sensation Alex Cuba Will Begin United States Tour in September 2009

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2009 No Comments

Cuban guitarist, singer, and songwriter Alex Cuba, who came into his musical own in the Canadian north and whose Cuban soul rock power trio flies…

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New Releases

The Rough Guide To Brazilian Lounge

World Music Central News Room August 19, 2009 No Comments

The Rough Guide series ventures into the territory of Brazilian Lounge music, featuring: João Donato, Joyce, Marcelo D2, Marissa, Valeria Sattamini, Anna Luisa Feat Rodrigo…

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Events

King Masco to Bring the Best of African Dance Music to London

World Music Central News Room August 19, 2009 No Comments

WOm@ TT will present Sierra Leone-born King Masco with his band and dancers. the concert will take place Saturday 22 August  at The Tabernacle, Powis…

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Events

Sweet Honey in the Rock to perform Free Concert at Duke

World Music Central News Room August 19, 2009 No Comments

Renowned a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock will perform Sunday, August 30, at 4 pm at the Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina.…

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Album reviews

Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae

Angel Romero August 19, 2009 No Comments

Various Artists Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae (Moll-Selekta, 2009) The idea of a Buena Vista Social Club-style reunion of reggae legends is so screamingly obvious,…

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New Releases

Czech Folk Rockers Cankisou Releases Borrega Video

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2009 No Comments

Czech band Cankisou have released their third video from the CD Le la (2008, Indies Scope Records). This time it is an animated video called…

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Tour Announcements

Berlin Global Music Blenders 17 Hippies Present U.S. Tour and New Album

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2009 No Comments

Germany’s quirkiest acoustic export 17 Hippies embrace all the planet’s unexpected juxtapositions on their new album El Dorado is not on the other side of…

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New Releases

Folk Music Explorers Väsen Take Swedish String Music Global

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2009 No Comments Väsen

Vasen Street(NorthSide), the new recording by Swedish contemporary folk music band Väsen is out today in North America. Väsen Street is a playful global byway…

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