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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

Obituaries

Appalachian Music Legend Mary Jane Queen Dies at 93

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2007

Cullowhee (North Carolina), USA – Singer Mary Jane Queen died June 29, 2007, at her home in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She was 93. Just a…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition "Early Bird Deadline" Quickly Approaching, World Music Acts Welcomed

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2007

One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) offers entrants a chance to share in $150,000 in cash and…

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Tour Announcements

Taiwanese group A Moving Sound Touring North America

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2007

One of the leading world music acts from Taiwan, A Moving Sound, will be touring North America in July. To get a taste of its…

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Events

The Afrofunk Music Festival Raises Funds and Awareness for Kids in Darfur, Sudan

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2007

San Francisco (California), USA – Returning for a third year after two consecutive sold-out concerts, The Afrofunk Music Festival–An Afrobeat music extravaganza Benefiting Save the…

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Events

A Powerful Blend at Ortigueira International Celtic Music Festival 2007

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2007

Ortigueira (Galicia), Spain – Ortigueira is one of the oldest and largest Celtic music festivals in the international scene. The 2007 edition will be held…

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Album reviews

Girls, Girls, Girls

Tom Orr July 4, 2007

12 Girls Band Shanghai (Manhattan Records, 0946 3 78957 2 6, 2007) Yes, it’s music that’s the stuff of PBS specials and mainstream aspirations. Sure,…

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Tour Announcements

Gary Núñez & Plena Libre Touring the United States

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2007

Puerto Rican band Plena Libre will be performing in California, New York, Boston, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. Plena Libre’s show is a high-energy show and…

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Events

The Silk Road Project Travels to Switzerland in the Summer of 2007

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2007

Providence (Rhode Island), USA – The Silk Road Project, a not-for-profit arts and educational organization inspired by the interchange of culture and ideas along the…

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Events

89 year-old Cuban Legend Cachao Back in New York

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2007

New York (NY), USA – For four nights in July, 89 year-old Cachao will take the Blue Note stage with his band that is sure…

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Concert reviews

Onstage Wizardry: Ojos de Brujo at Grand Performances in Los Angeles

Tom Orr July 3, 2007

"This is not just world music. This is a whole universe of music." Thus spoke Derek Rath, host of "The Cosmic Barrio" on KPFK FM…

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