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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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    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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    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

Album reviews

Latin Jazz Time

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2007

Various Artists Putumayo Presents Latin Jazz (Putumayo World Music PUT265-2, 2007) Is it world music or is it jazz? Latin jazz has always been difficult…

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Events

S.O.B.’s Reggae Concerts Presents Reggae Star Junior Reid in New York

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2007

Reggae icon Junior Reid, best-known for his international hit “One Blood”, which sold over 2 million copies, is coming direct from Jamaica to perform at…

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2007 ICONS Festival Features Music, Dance, Artists Celebrating Irish Culture

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2007

Boston, Massachusetts – From storytelling to step dancing, traditional Irish music to headlining international rock and folk acts, there will be something for everyone at…

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Book Reviews

When the Timbales Are Dreaming

Angel Romero July 2, 2007

Master timbalero Ernesto Puente was a legendary figure in 20th century Latin music. for decades he performed with the biggest and most influential names in…

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General News

Rocky Dawuni in Ghana on AIDs Prevention Tour

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2007

Ghanaian music star Rocky Dawuni and supermodel Elle MacPherson recently completed a June 13 -15 tour of Ghana in West Africa on behalf of (RED)…

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Peats Ridge Festival in Australia Seeking World Music acts

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2007

Australia – Peats Ridge Festival is inviting all bands and artists to apply to perform at this year’s Festival. The event takes place 29th December…

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Album reviews

Remixing The Wizards

Angel Romero July 1, 2007

Ojos de Brujo Techarí Remixes (Diquela/Six Degrees, 2007) Ojos de Brujo has become one of the hottest bands in the world music scene. They are…

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Events

DJ Dolores & Aparelhagem at SOB’s

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2007

New York (NY), USA – On July 12th, S.O.B.’s, NYC’s home of world music, presents DJ Dolores & Aparelhagem, direct from Recife, Brasil. DJ Dolores…

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Album reviews

Land of Traders and Legends

Angel Romero June 30, 2007

Various Artists Samarkand & Beyond, Music of Central Asia (ARC Music, 2007) According to coinbox.dk, Samarkand is located on the legendary Silk Road and has…

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Events

Greek Icarus Festival for Dialogue between Cultures Returns in 2007

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2007

Ikaria, Greece – Icarus Festival for Dialogue between Cultures returns for a second year, July 22 – August 7. The International Music Festival came to…

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