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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

Album reviews

Bollywood Whirlwind

TJ Nelson March 28, 2009 No Comments

A.R. Rahman with Various Artists The Best of A.R. Rahman – Music And Magic From The Composer Of Slumdog Millionaire (Legacy Recordings, 2009) Capitalizing on…

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General News

Concert for Gaza in Sheffield City Centre

Jill Turner March 27, 2009 No Comments Reem Kelani

Concert for Gaza in Sheffield City Centre (UK) on March 23rd. “This is an amazing space isn’t it?”, said Reem Kelani, as she stood next…

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Succulent Soul

TJ Nelson March 26, 2009 No Comments

Incognito Tales from the Beach (Heads Up International, 2008) The Mauritius-born musician, songwriter and leader of the group Incognito Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick has dipped into…

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American Pianist Debuts on the Right Footing

Angel Romero March 26, 2009 No Comments

Mariah Parker Sangria (Ancient Future, 2009) Let’s not judge books by their cover. Therefore, forget about the amateurish cover exhibited by Sangria, the first recording…

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Events

The Carnatica Brothers at Chicago Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2009 No Comments

The Carnatica Brothers will perform Wednesday April 8, 7 pm at Preston Bradley Hall in Chicago. K.N. Shashikiran, who plays ghatam (a South Indian musical…

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New Releases

Meet the Now Generation Introduces The Iconic Rocksteady and Reggae Group The Heptones

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2009 No Comments

On April 14, 2009, 17 North Parade will release an anthology of one of Jamaica’s greatest vocal trios The Heptones. The 1972 classic collection Meet…

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New Releases

World Music Star Angelique Kidjo Recreates Bob Marley’s Redemption Song

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2009 No Comments

The highly anticipated recording Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration (EMI Music/Vector Recordings) will be released on March 31. The album features performances by…

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Events

Colombian Lucia Pulido To Perform at Joe’s Pub on March 31

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2009 No Comments

On March 31, vocalist Lucia Pulido will finally celebrate the release of her 2008 Adventure Music debut, Waning Moon, with a performance at Joe’s Pub.…

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Events

Houston International Festival, iFest, Will Honor Ireland in 2009

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2009 No Comments

The 2009 Houston International Festival, honoring Ireland, returns to downtown Houston April 18-19 and 25-26, 2009, featuring continuous music, dance and cultural performances on 12…

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Album reviews

Connecting Poland’s Forgotten Ancestors to the Youngest Generations

Angel Romero March 23, 2009 No Comments

Warsaw Village Band Infinity (Barbes Records; April 7th) Poland’s Warsaw Village Band has become one of the most significant folk bands in eastern Europe. The…

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