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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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    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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  • Album reviews

    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

Tour Announcements

Los Lobos Announce Acoustic en Vivo Tour 2007

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2007

Los Angeles (California), USA – Starting 2007 with a twist, the three-time Grammy-winning band Los Lobos will put down their electric instruments and instead pick…

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Album reviews

Guitar Masters Pay Tribute to the Music of Santana

Angel Romero February 3, 2007 Carlos Santanaelectric guitar

Various Artists Viva Carlos – A Supernatural Marathon Celebration (Tone Center TC 40522, 2006) The CD Viva Carlos (Tone Center SH – 11862) is a…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition Announces Finalists

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007 International Songwriting Competition

Nashville (Tennessee), USA – One of the most reputable music contests, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the list of finalists (see list below).…

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Events

Mark Sheridan New Work Showcased at Celtic Connections 2007

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections is presenting Mark Sheridan’s brand new composition Landscapes, which will be performed by an ensemble of the finest young traditional…

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Transatlantic Sessions and Klezmer Music, Highlights of Celtic Connections 2007 on Sunday 4th February

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – The Transatlantic Sessions return to Celtic Connections with an international cast of vocal talent, which includes the United State’s Rosanne Cash and…

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Events

On Saturday 3 March 2007 Radio and TV Broadcasters Worldwide Will Focus on Music Censorship

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007

Copenhagen, Denmark – Freemuse invites broadcasters to participate in a global media event on the subject of Music & Censorship. Consider being a part of…

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General News

Remix Eastern experimentalists Joi and win a day’s free studio time in Real World’s Big Room

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2007

UK – To celebrate Joi‘s release of Without Zero Real World is running a competition on its website www.realworldremixed.com. Launched in 2006, this is a…

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Events

The Unusual Suspects and Nashville Showcase at Celtic Connections 2007 Saturday 3rd February

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2007 Celtic ConnectionsThe Unusual Suspects

Glasgow, Scotland – Saturday at Celtic Connections 2007 the Country Music Association culminates its high-profile UK and Ireland tour in Glasgow, and an Americana legend…

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Album reviews

Evocative American Guitar

Angel Romero February 1, 2007

Various Artists Woodsongs (Newland Music, 2006) Woodsongs is a collection of evocative instrumental acoustic guitar pieces by reputable American guitarists as well as newcomers. The…

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Tour Announcements

Adel Salameh Trio on Tour

admin February 1, 2007

Tour schedule for Adel Salameh Trio DATE VENUE February 14th, 2007 La nuit et l’ écriture, Amphithéatre de L’ Opera (Solo Oud) Lyon, France February…

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  • Souad Massi’s Zagate Hits No. 1 on April’s Transglobal World Music Chart
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  • Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

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