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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

Events

Top Global Artists at Lowell Folk Festival 2009

Angel Romero May 12, 2009 No Comments

The free Lowell Folk Festival returns this summer, July 24 – 26, 2009 for the 23rd year. Planning began shortly after the 2008 Festival and…

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New Releases

Yasmin Levy’s First U.S. Album Coming in September 2009

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2009 No Comments

Four Quarters Entertainment will be releasing Yasmin Levy’s first U.S. release, Mano Suave on September 1, 2009. This exciting new release has already garnered tremendous…

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General News

Zakir Hussain Sells Out Four Consecutive Nights at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2009 No Comments

As part of Carnegie Hall’s Artist Perspectives series, Zakir Hussain conducted a weeklong workshop through Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall with music students from…

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Book Reviews

An Enthralling Portrait of Fela

Angel Romero May 12, 2009 No Comments

Nigerian musician and band leader Fela Kuti was one of the most influential African musicians in the past decades. He has become a  legendary figure…

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Tour Announcements

King Sunny Ade Will Begin 2009 North American Tour in June

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2009 No Comments

Nigerian juju icon King Sunny Ade will give North American audiences a chance to witness contagious 40-minute grooves that have been steeped in a modern-day…

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New Releases

World Music Veterans Baka Beyond Return with Two Albums and a UK Tour

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2009 No Comments

The haunting, mystical vocals on the album Baka Beyond’s forthcoming CD, ‘Beyond the Forest‘ (out on 4 May), were recorded on a solar-powered 8-track machine…

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New Releases

Cameroonian Soul Musician Blick Bassy Releases Solo Album

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2009 No Comments

Singer, songwriter, guitarist and percussionist Blick Bassy released his first recording, titled Leman. On ‘Leman‘ (World Connection, 2009), Blick Bassy connects the music of Central…

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Tour Announcements

Award Winning Zimbabwean Band Mokoomba Will Tour Europe in 2009

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2009 No Comments

Mokoomba will be touring Europe May through July 2009. First-prize winner of the Music Crossroads InterRegional Festival (IRF) 2008, Mokoomba is a six-piece band singing…

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Events

Mamer to Performing in May 2009 Alongside Hanggai at the Union Chapel in London

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2009 No Comments

As part of the Beyond The Wall: New Music from China series, Mamer will be performing alongside Hanggai at the Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, London…

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General News

Van Van: the Most Nominated Band at Cubadisco 2009

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2009 No Comments

Havana, Cuba – Juan Formell and Los Van Van, the most popular Cuban orchestra (band), has been nominated in five different categories in the Cubadisco…

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