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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

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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Interviews

The Rising Star of Kurdish Music: Delil Dilanar

Angel Romero November 22, 2007

Inspired by his ancestors, his uncle and his unwritten history Delil Dilanar began a journey of his musical career at a very young age. While…

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New Releases

New Roots Sounds for the 2007 Holidays

TJ Nelson November 22, 2007

  Are you still playing the same old tunes at holiday parties? Feeling a little ho-hum instead of ho-ho-ho? Perhaps you need some new holiday…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Best Of Lisa Gerrard Now Available

World Music Central News Room November 21, 2007

New York (NY), USA – The 4AD label has put together a selection of the best recordings in Lisa Gerrard’s long and influential career with…

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Tour Announcements

Jehro Plans European Tour for Early 2008

World Music Central News Room November 21, 2007

Paris, France – A European tour is in the works for Jehro, French master of Caribbean beats and smooth lyrics. Singer-songwriter Jehro s self-titled debut…

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Album reviews

Heavyweight Lightness

Tom Orr November 20, 2007

Tabu Ley Rochereau The Voice of Lightness (Stern’s Africa STCD3027-28, 2007) To call Congolese vocalist Tabu Ley Rochereau a legend doesn’t begin to cover it.…

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Album reviews

Dominican Guitar Classics

Angel Romero November 20, 2007

Puerto Plata – Mujer de Cabaret  (Iaso, 2007) Various Artists –  Bachata Roja (Iaso, 2007) Iaso Records is releasing some of the most interesting music…

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New Films

Celtic Woman Returns with A Christmas Celebration Live From Dublin DVD

World Music Central News Room November 19, 2007

New Yok (NY), USA – While most people are dreaming of a white Christmas, Irish supergroup Celtic Woman make an arresting case for keeping things…

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Album reviews

Wide Ranging India

Angel Romero November 19, 2007

I have compiled in this article several of the most interesting Indian or Indian-inspired CDs we have received at World Music Central. One of my…

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New Films

Hawaiian star Keali`i Reichel Releases Concert DVD

World Music Central News Room November 19, 2007

Punahele Productions announced the release of Kukahi – Keali’i Reichel Live in Concert, recorded at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. The DVD features Keali`i,…

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