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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

Album reviews

Reissue CDs Revisit Wildly Infectious Rhythms

TJ Nelson April 12, 2008 Mickey Hartpercussion

On the eve of famed Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart’s upcoming 20-city tour this summer with guitarist Steve Kimock, bassist George Porter, Jr.,vocalist Jen Durkin…

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Album reviews

Celebrating Ecuador’s Mestizo Culture

Angel Romero April 12, 2008

Alex Alvear Equatorial (Colorao Music, 2006) Ecuadorian guitarist celebrates the three cultures that define Ecuadorian culture. On the outstanding Equatorial, Alvear treats the ears with…

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New Releases

Tanghetto the Electrotango Band Releases El Miedo a La Liberta

admin April 11, 2008

Tanghetto the most important electrotango band from Argentina just released their long awaited album El Miedo a La Libertad  and will start a world tour…

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Album reviews

Witty and Provocative Stellar Collection of O’Brien Songs

TJ Nelson April 11, 2008

Tim O’Brien Chameleon (Proper American Recordings, 2008) I have always felt that the mark of any worthy musician is whether he or she exudes an…

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Events

Oregon will Perform at Jazz Alley in Seattle in April

World Music Central News Room April 11, 2008

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents jazz quartet, Oregon, for two nights touring in support of their recent Grammy-nominated release 1000 Kilometers…

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General News

Songs from The Capeman: BAM concerts revive Paul Simon Latin project

World Music Central News Room April 10, 2008

On Sunday night, April 6th, Brooklyn Academy of Music wrapped up a wildly successful 6-night run of “Songs from The Capeman” at the BAM Harvey…

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Awards

International Songwriting Competition World Music Winners Announced

World Music Central News Room April 10, 2008

Mouhamed Diouf (Dediouf), Francois Rivollet, and Guyom Eyango won first place with the song Adouna. Second place to Algerian singer Akim El Sikameya for Ya…

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Loop Collections

Huxley’s Remarkable Classic Rock Guitars

Angel Romero April 10, 2008

Parthenon Huxley’s Six-String Orchestra is part of the appealing Sony’s Sound Series Loops & Samples Premium collection. The six strings refer to electric guitars. Guitarist…

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Events

Bollywood Icon Asha Bhosle Brings 75 Years of Music to Walt Disney Concert Hall April 2008

World Music Central News Room April 10, 2008

Bollywood star Asha Bhosle debuts at Walt Disney Concert Hall Sunday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m., for a one-night-only performance that covers the legacy of…

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Events

Heineken TransAtlantic Festival presents Antonio Carmona Friday April 11th

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2008

Antonio Carmona plus special guests Locos Por Juana will perform in Miami Beach Friday April 11th, 2008. Carmona, former singer with flamenco pop pioneers Ketama…

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