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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

Album reviews

Power of the West African Drum

Angel Romero May 19, 2007

Michael Markus Magbana (Magbana, 2003) Magbana is a New York-based drum and dance group composed of fourteen percussionists and dancers. Most of the instruments used…

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Obituaries

Legendary Colombian Folk Song Composer Dies at 92

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

Colombia – Maestro José Benito Barros Palomino died in the city of Santa Marta on May 12. he was regarded by most Colombian music critics…

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New Releases

Falu’s Self-Titled ‘Indie Hindi’ Debut Out August 7th

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

New York (NY), USA – Falu, a classically trained Indian vocalist whose passion lies in combining her culture with contemporary American pop/rock music, is set…

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Awards

The Canadian Folk Music Awards Committee Announces the 2007 Ceremony Date and Call for Submissions

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

Canada – The Canadian Folk Music Awards committee announced today that the 2007 CFMA ceremony will take place Saturday, December 1st at the Canadian Museum…

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General News

Dengue Fever recording Third Album and Summer Tour

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

Los Angeles (California), USA –  (May 17, 2007) – Cambodian pop band Dengue Fever are currently in the studio recording their third as-yet-untitled, full-length release…

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Events

Frititi and Kanda Bongo Man at African Cultural Day in England

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

Newcastle upon Tyne, England – On Saturday 30th June the North East of England African Community Association (NEEACA) celebrates the annual "African Cultural Day", which…

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Album reviews

Flowing Pipa

Angel Romero May 18, 2007

Cheng Yu Chinese Masterpieces of the Pipa & Qin (ARC Music, 2007) Virtuoso musician  Cheng Yu specializes in the pipa and qin. In recent years…

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Events

Reggae Star Lucky Dube at SOB’s New York

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2007

New York (NY), USA – Lucky Dube returns to New York in May 2007 to perform live at SOB’s (this is a venue change as…

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Album reviews

The Ambient Beauty of Lisa Gerrard

Angel Romero May 17, 2007

Lisa Gerrard Silver Tree (High Wire Music, 2006) Lisa Gerrard was the breathtaking female voice behind Dead Can Dance. She is back after a few…

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New Releases

New Album and Tour From Reggaeton Superstar Daddy Yankee, ‘El Cartel: The Big Boss

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2007

Santa Mónica (California), USA – Reggaeton’s first platinum-certified star, Daddy Yankee, has a new album El Cartel: The Big Boss, which can be preordered here.…

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