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    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).…

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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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    Todd Albright Makes Old Blues Songs Feel Fresh Again

    Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood (April 17, 2026 / Misfortune Records, 2026) Todd Albright’s Blues For Dexter Linwood finds the Detroit fingerpicker turning…

    Ryan Emmert March 28, 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

More than 30 World Music Acts Scheduled for Richmond Folk Festival

World Music Central News Room October 3, 2008 No Comments

The Richmond Folk Festival organizers announced the final line-up for the 2008 inaugural event, taking place October 10-12, 2008 on downtown Richmond’s riverfront. More than…

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Events

Latin American Cultural Week Presents South American Women Series: Vocalists Creating in New York

World Music Central News Room October 2, 2008 No Comments

Four South American Singers and composers living and creating in New York City will perform November 14 & 15, 8 – 11 pm at the…

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DJ Rich Medina Brings Legendary Fela Kuti Birthday Celebration Jump N’ Funk Back to Life

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

On Thursday, October 16th, Rich Medina, the DJ/Producer and mastermind behind successful recurrent parties Little Ricky’s Rib Shack (Wednesdays at APT) and AfroDisco (SOB’s, Winter…

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Album reviews

Fascinating Buryatia

Angel Romero October 1, 2008 No Comments Badma KhandaMongolian music

Badma Khanda – Mongolian Music from Buryatia (ARC Music, 2008) The story behind Badma Khanda is fascinating. The group is named after its lead vocalist…

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General News

WOMEX 2008 Publishes Program Schedules

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

WOMEX 2008 released today the long-awaited schedules of the WOMEX day activities and Showcases in PDF format. WOMEX 08 Day Schedule WOMEX 08 Showcase Schedule…

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WOMEX 2008 Opening Will Present Renowned Flamenco Acts

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

As a final, fond farewell to [wiki:Sevilla], WOMEX 2008’s Opening will bring some of the best of [wiki:flamenco] present and future Wednesday, 29 October, at…

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WOMEXIMIZER for WOMEX 2008 Available for Online Streaming

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

The annual WOMEX Showcase Trailer is known as WOMEXIMIZER. This year’s collectable compilation is available for streaming online. WOMEXIMIZER 2008 features 20 artists of the…

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General News

WOMEX 2008 Trade Fair Stands Sold Out

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

WOMEX 2008 organizers announced today that the Trade Fair stands (booths) are sold out. Every year WOMEX increases the number of stands at the Trade…

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Album reviews

Tales of Love and Laughter

Angel Romero October 1, 2008 No Comments

Solas For Love and Laughter (Compass, 2007) There is no doubt that Solas is the most influential US-based Celtic band in North America. Solas has…

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Album reviews

Haitian Treasure

Angel Romero October 1, 2008 No Comments

Emeline Michel Reine de Coeur (2008) Talented Haitian singer-songwriter Emeline Michel is a tireless world traveler and excellent composer. In addition to touring worldwide, she…

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Recent Posts

  • Almería To Host European Folk Network Conference in 2026
  • Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
  • Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”
  • Rising Teenage Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter Asher Brinson Debuts with Bluegrass Stars
  • Souad Massi’s Zagate Hits No. 1 on April’s Transglobal World Music Chart
  • Songs Of Stolen Children Tops World Music Charts Europe in April 2026
  • Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

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