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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

New Releases

Alison Brown to Release The Company You Keep

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2009 No Comments

Renowned banjoist Alison Brown, will release a new CD and bonus DVD titled The Company You Keep on April 7, 2009. Included with the first…

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Events

 Internationally Acclaimed Malian Guitarist Habib Koite to Perform in Toronto

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2009 No Comments

The grand finale of the annual week-long Francophone celebration brings to Toronto two highly regarded world music acts. One of Africa’s most exciting virtuoso performers,…

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General News

Tuareg Stars Tinariwen Added to Heineken TransAtlantic Festival in Miami

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2009 No Comments

The latest additions to the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival include renowned Malian Tuareg band Tinariwen. Laura Quinlan (Rhythm Foundation) calls the addition of Tinariwen "Really exciting!"…

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Album reviews

Fine Timber

Angel Romero March 12, 2009 No Comments

Maria Jonsson, Ian Carr and Mikael Marin Timber! (Nordic Traditions, 2007) Fiddlers Maria Jonsson and Mikael Marin met guitarist Ian Carr in 1997 at Musikmuseet…

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Obituaries

Influential Salsa Music Promoter Ralph Mercado Dies in New York

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2009 No Comments

New York (NY), USA – Music impresario Ralph Mercado passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 4:30pm at Hackensack University Medical Center surrounded by his…

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Film Reviews

Reliving the Golden Age of Cajun Music

Angel Romero March 11, 2009 No Comments

This essential film about Cajun and Creole culture in southern Louisiana that was made in 1972 is now available on DVD. The Dedans le Sud…

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General News

St. Patrick Sounds

TJ Nelson March 10, 2009 No Comments Celtic musicSt. Patrick's

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner it’s once again the season to wrap yourself in the warm green glow of some fine Celtic…

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New Releases

Swedish World Music Band Fågel Roc Releases Remix Album

World Music Central News Room March 10, 2009 No Comments

The new album by Swedish world music outfit Fågel Roc, titled "Dans & Dröm," contains remixes from the original album "Kropp & Själ" (Body &…

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Events

Madison World Music Festival 2009 to be Held September 17-19

World Music Central News Room March 9, 2009 No Comments

The Wisconsin Union Theater announced that the 2009 Madison World Music Festival will be held from Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19. The first…

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New Releases

Walking On A Wire: Richard Thompson, 4-CD Boxed Set Will be Released in June

World Music Central News Room March 9, 2009 No Comments

Los Angeles (California), USA – On June 30 Shout! Factory will pay tribute to the legendary Richard Thompson with a career-spanning 4-CD box set, Walking…

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  • Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”
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