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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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    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

Tour Announcements

Scotland’s finest traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers Touring the United States

World Music Central News Room September 21, 2007

Nashville (Tennessee), USA – The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs,…

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General News

Bassam Saba and April Centrone to record with Alekos K. Vretos in Greece!!

Angel Romero September 21, 2007

Bassam Saba and April Centrone are going to Greece to record with Alekos K. Vretos for his new project. Bassam is a splendid and world…

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General News

New Album in 2008 by Alekos K. Vretos

Angel Romero September 21, 2007

Alekos K. Vretos is currently preparing his new album. The actual recording is going to be completed by February 2008, and the album is going…

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New Releases

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Release In the Moment

World Music Central News Room September 21, 2007

USA – In The Moment is the much anticipated new CD by Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. Following on from their award winning album "Fire…

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Album reviews

World Musicians Cross Over in Holland

Angel Romero September 20, 2007 Namgyal Lhamo

Don’t Be A Stranger One (2006) Don’t be a stranger is the project of Dutch musician Onno Krijn. Throughout several years he recorded world music…

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Editorials

Silencing the Drums

TJ Nelson September 20, 2007

My husband and I were in the midst of one of those lazy breakfasts listening to the radio when a story caught my attention. The…

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Album reviews

Ticklah Your Dub Fancy

Tom Orr September 19, 2007

Ticklah Ticklah vs. Axelrod (Easy Star Records ES-1015, 2007) News flash: Ticklah and Axelrod are one and the same. Yup, that’s right. Don’t be too…

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New Releases

Rounder Records Releases City of Dreams Boxed Set: A Collection of New Orleans Music

World Music Central News Room September 19, 2007

Burlington (Massachusetts), USA – Rounder Records announced the release of City of Dreams: A Collection of New Orleans Music. Due October 9, this comprehensive four-disc…

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Obituaries

Cuban Trombone Maestro Generoso Jiménez Dies at 90

TJ Nelson September 18, 2007

Cuban trombonist Generoso Jiménez, known throughout the Cuban music and Latin jazz scenes, died on Saturday in Miami, Florida of renal failure. Mr. Jiménez was…

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Album reviews

Koite Makes it Worth the Wait

Tom Orr September 18, 2007

Habib Koite and Bamada Afriki (Cumbancha CMB CD-5, 2007) It’s been half a dozen years since Malian guitar ace Habib Koité made some new music.…

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