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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

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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Events

Fifth Annual Festival of Global Music Brings Twelve Artists to New York City Showcase

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2007

Twelve artists will perform Sunday January 13, at Webster Hall at the 2008 globalFEST in New York City. In the last five years, globalFEST has…

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New Releases

Somali Vocalist Releases Crosscultural Debut Album

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2007

Somali singer Saba has recorded her first album, titled Jidka (The Line). On this debut recording, she explores the divide between Somalia and Italy (her…

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New CDs and digital releases

Omar Sosa’s Afreecanos Set For Release in February 2007

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2007

Rooted in Africa, Omar Sosa‘s new studio album brings together musicians from Africa, Cuba, Brazil, and France to celebrate the rich heritage of African music…

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Album reviews

Changuito Stirs Venezuela’s Musical Passions

Angel Romero November 26, 2007

Changuito Telegrafia sin Hilo (Cacao Music, 2007) Venezuela’s Cacao Música is one of the most impressive finds this year. One of the first CDs available…

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Album reviews

Introspective Japan

Angel Romero November 25, 2007

Three heavy weights in Japanese music join forces on the CD On the Way [Michi Yuki] (2007). Virtuoso taiko drummer Kenny Endo, master percussionist Joji…

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General News

Iconoclasts on Sundance highlights "Congo Square" by Wynton Marsalis & Yacub Addy

admin November 24, 2007

The current episode of "Iconoclasts" on the Sundance Chanel features the innovators Wynton Marsalis and New Orleans chef John Besh discussing their passions and creative…

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Interviews

Interview with Macedonian Singer Esma Redzepova, the "Queen of the Gypsies"

World Music Central News Room November 24, 2007

Interview by Ivana D’Alessandro Esma Redzepova, the so-called « Queen of the Gypsies » is one of the amazing artists who co-operate with the Dosta!…

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New CDs and digital releases

Complete Dhammapada 4CD Set on Audio chanted in Original Pali with English explanations

admin November 23, 2007

The Complete Dhammapada is now available on audio, chanted in Original Pali with English explanations spanning into 4 audio Compact Discs Dhammapada is one of…

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New Releases

Bantous de la Capitale Releases Bakolo Mboka

World Music Central News Room November 23, 2007

Paris, France – Bantous de la Capitale are back with another album which is set to be released in several countries worldwide this year. Throughout…

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  • 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
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