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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

Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Return to United States for Autumn 2008 Tour

World Music Central News Room November 11, 2008 No Comments

Alash will be on tour in the United States from November 10 through December 21, 2008. Alash weaves new harmonies into the unique vibrations, whistles,…

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Events

The Ninth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival

World Music Central News Room November 11, 2008 No Comments

San Francisco (California), USA – The San Francisco World Music Festival is celebrating its Ninth Anniversary November 9 – November 23, 2008 with an exciting…

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Album reviews

Supreme Seprewa

Tom Orr November 11, 2008 No Comments

Seprewa Kasa Seprewa Kasa (Riverboat Records/World Music Network TUGCD 1051, 2008) I must admit I’d never heard of a seprewa until I listened to this…

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Obituaries

South African Star Miriam Makeba Dies in Italy of a Heart Attack

World Music Central News Room November 10, 2008 No Comments

Renowned South African singer Miriam Makeba, who was known worldwide for her hit song “Pata Pata,” died of a heart attack after a concert in…

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Album reviews

Spellbinding Lakota Spirit

TJ Nelson November 10, 2008 No Comments

Kevin Locke Earth Gift (Ixtlan Recording Consortium, 2008) Finding sanctuary from the daily grind became a whole lot easier with Kevin Locke’s latest CD Earth…

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Excellence in Exile

Tom Orr November 9, 2008 No Comments

Akim El Sikameya Introducing Akim el Sikameya (Introducing/World Music Network INTRO113CD, 2008) Akim El Sikameya might well have achieved stardom without leaving his native Algeria,…

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Album reviews

Electronica Veneer and Cool Indian Lounge

TJ Nelson November 9, 2008 No Comments

Bombay Dub Orchestra 3 Cities (Six Degrees, 2008) Following up on their self-titled first release, Bombay Dub Orchestra has returned with their second release 3…

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General News

Seeking Electric Guitar Donations for Saharawi Musicians

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2008 No Comments

Spanish record producer and videographer Manuel Dominguez has started a program to collect new and used electric guitars destined for Saharawi refugee musicians living in…

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General News

Taj Mahal Trio for Eight Nights in Seattle for Annual Thanksgiving Engagement

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2008 No Comments

Touring in support of his first domestic release in 5 years, Maestro, Taj Mahal is celebrating his 40th Anniversary. Renowned music club Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley…

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Editorials

No Honor in Cheating Musicians

TJ Nelson November 8, 2008 No Comments

Reading several news sites every day, I can usually find at least one interesting music-related story. Although most of the music headlines are taken up…

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