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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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

New Releases

American Afrobeat Musicians Aphrodesia Go to Afrobeat Birthplace by Bus

World Music Central News Room December 3, 2007

Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Watching a large van of gesticulating American musicians in hot pursuit of Nigerian soldiers is an uncommon site in the city…

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Album reviews

2007 Brazilian Releases Available in North America

Angel Romero December 2, 2007 Brazilian music

  If you wonder what Seu Jorge was up to in the 1990s, check out Farofa Carioca’s fiery album Moro No Brasil  (Universal Music Latino).…

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Awards

Winners of the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) 2007

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2007

Toronto, Canada – The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) gala last evening was a star-studded night with Canada’s Native celebrities and performances by…

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New Releases

Good Things Going for Rhonda Vincent

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2007 BluegrassRhonda Vincent

  Rhonda Vincent has a new CD titled Good Thing Going ( Rounder Records) that will be available January 8, 2008. Blending soul, intensity, and…

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Film Reviews

Flamenco’s Femme Fatale Legend, Petenera, Comes to Life in DVD

Angel Romero November 30, 2007

Music Film Factor has released Petenera, a Flamenco Drama in Music and Dance, that brings to life Petenera, the seductive femme-fatale that has appeared in…

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New Books

Encyclopedia of Albanian folk Iso-Polyphony

admin November 29, 2007

The Encyclopaedia of Albanian Folk Iso-Polyphony, with text in Albanian and English is now available. Iso-Polyphony is an exceptionally beautiful and uniquely Albanian folk musical…

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Obituaries

World Music Journalist Tom Terrell Loses Battle with Cancer

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2007

Tom Terrell’s sister, Bevadine, informed family and friends today that Tom’s battle with cancer ended this morning, November 29, at 5:05am. “I’m happy to say…

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General News

Ziggy Marley – Realizing His Father’s Dream

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2007

Kingston, Jamaica – Ziggy Marley announced the re-release of his Grammy-winning album Love Is My Religion, including three bonus tracks as well as an independent…

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General News

WOMAD Charlton Park 2008 Announces Partial Line-up

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2007 WOMADWOMAD Charlton Park

The next edition of WOMAD Charlton Park will take place 25-27 July 2008. To acknowledge the tremendous loyalty and goodwill shown by all of the…

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New Releases

Haitian Star Emeline Michel Releases Reine De Coeur, Her 9th Album

World Music Central News Room November 28, 2007

Haiti’s singer/songwriter Emeline Michel returns with her new single ‘Gade Papi’ from her upcoming album, Reine De Coeur (Queen of Hearts). Her 9th release to…

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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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