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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

Events

Celtic Connections 2007 Features Breton Night Fest, New Galician Folk and Fiddle Legend Frankie Gavin on January 21

World Music Central News Room January 20, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – The New Voices series commences at Celtic Connections on Sunday, January 21st, in a line-up that features Mercury Music Prize nominees and…

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Maggie MacInnes Presents Her New CD Òran na Mnà – A Woman’s Song at Celtic Connections

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2007

Maggie MacInnes launches her latest album, Òran na Mnà – a Woman’s Song, exclusively at Celtic Connections on Saturday, January 20 at 6:00 pm. In…

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Shooglenifty and Iarla O Lionáird at Celtic Connections 2007 Saturday 20th January

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2007 Celtic ConnectionsShooglenifty

Glasgow, Scotland – The first weekend of Celtic Connections 2007 sees the festival’s popular workshop program commence. These workshops, together with the live premiere of…

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Celtic Connections 2007 Youth Concert

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – The Celtic Connections 2007 Youth Concert program on Saturday, January 20, will feature Dick Gaughan’s brand new commission Treaty 300 and Martyn…

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Tour Announcements

Vieux Farka Toure Prepares "Fight Malaria" North American Tour

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2007

New York (NY), USA – Vieux Farka Touré‘s February CD release party at Pachá, New York City, marks the launch of Vieux’s “Fight Malaria” North…

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Clannad, The Duhks and Bruce Cockburn Highlights of Celtic Connections’ Friday 19th Concerts

World Music Central News Room January 18, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Renowned artists from Scotland, Ireland and North America will perform at Celtic Connections 2007. The scheduled is listed below. In addition, the…

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General News

Celtic Connections Announce EventScotland Funding

World Music Central News Room January 18, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – EventScotland, Scotland’s national organization for sports and cultural events has awarded Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival a grant of £15,000 for a significant…

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Events

The World’s Largest Gathering of Blues Bands in February 1-3, 2007

World Music Central News Room January 18, 2007

Memphis (Tennessee), USA – One of the historical cradles of blues, Memphis will present 157 blues acts from around the world compete for cash, prizes,…

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Events

Celtic and international folk, country and rock music stars on Thursday 18th at Celtic Connections

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Things really kick off on the second day of Celtic Connections 2007, as its diverse line-up sees an array of international folk,…

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New Releases

Joe Craven’s Django Latino Available in North America Today

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2007

Nashville(Tennessee), USA – Django Latino is the latest release by Joe Craven. The CD makes the most of its creator’s imaginative capacities. Craven internalizes the…

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