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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.
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    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

World Music at 23rd Tokyo Summer Festival 2007

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2007

Tokyo, Japan – The 23rd Tokyo Summer Festival will be held tin July and August of 2007. The theme this year is Towards the Islands…

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Events

International Frame Drum Festival Tamburi Mundi

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2007

Germany – The international Framedrum Festival Tamburi Mundi will take place in summer this year in Freiburg (Germany) during August 7-12. This is the second…

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New Releases

The Rough Guide To North African Café

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2007

The Rough Guide To North African Café (RGNET1187CD) is a musical journey through Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt, featuring artists from Algeria’s legendary Maurice El…

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General News

Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2007

In August 2007, Modiba Productions will release Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako. A stalwart follow-up to his self-titled U.S. debut album, Vieux Farka…

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Obituaries

Guqin Master Tsar Teh-Yun Dies at 102

World Music Central News Room June 15, 2007

The North American Guqin Association reported the death of master guqin performer Tsar Teh-Yun (Cai Deyun), who passed away on June 10th (Beijing time) at…

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Events

Fela Kuti’s Exceptional Life and Music Presented in Free Documentary Screening

World Music Central News Room June 15, 2007 AfrobeatFela KutiSeun Kuti

Seun Kuti will rock the WI Union Theater on Wednesday, June 27, at 8:30pm. But attendees are also invited to attend a special free presentation…

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Tour Announcements

Innovative Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Touring North America

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2007

The throat singing ensemble Alash is currently touring North America (see tour dates below). The tour started in April and continues until June 30, when…

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Album reviews

Irish Coffee with a Touch of Perú

Angel Romero June 14, 2007

Cady Finlayson Irish Coffee (Cady Finlayson, 2007) American fiddler Cady Finlayson has released a new CD which pays tribute to Irish traditional music. Part of…

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Events

The Original Tito Puente Orchestra in New York

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2007

On July 2nd, S.O.B.’s, presents The Original Tito Puente Orchestra, with Tito’s son, Ronny Puente as a special guest. Tito Puente, known as “El Rey…

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Events

KCRW’s World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl 2007

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2007 Carlinhos BrownJivan Gasparyan

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association partners with KCRW for the 9th consecutive year to present KCRW’s World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. After a…

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