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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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  • Album reviews

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Obituaries

Indian Music Legend Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish Dies at 91

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2006

Santa Cruz (California), USA – Indian musician Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish died August 29th in the United States. “He was fighting congestive heart failure for…

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Tour Announcements

North American Acoustic Africa Toured Planned

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2006

The IMN agency, in association with Putumayo World Music, has announced the Acoustic Africa tour. Acoustic Africa includes Habib Koité, the Malian superstar whose vibrant…

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Conferences

Complete WOMEX Showcases Confirmed

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2006 womex

Berlin, Germany – The WOMEX organizers have confirmed the remaining showcases for the 2006 conference in Sevilla. “We’re thrilled to announce that Cuba’s Free Hole…

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New CDs and digital releases

Cirque du Soleil Releases Delirium on CD

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Cirque du Soleil Musique has released the soundtrack of Delirium on CD. The music of the live arena event by…

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Events

Flamenco Summit at Madrid Subway

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2006

  Madrid, Spain – Some of Flamenco’s biggest names will be performing in Madrid’s subway system. The 2nd Cumbre Flamenca en el Metro de Madrid…

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New CDs and digital releases

Prince Diabate Remembers His Roots on Djerelon

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2006

Djerelon means “remember your roots’ in Malinke. On his latest recording, kora master Prince Diabaté avoids global fusion creating, instead, a different sound that is…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Blue Stone Project, American Indian Blues

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2006

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – The Blue Stone Project is award-winning Native American guitarist and flutist Aaron White, guitarist/bassist Gary Rasmussen and drummer Ed Michaels. Blue…

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New CDs and digital releases

Celtic Dreams Includes Previously Unreleased Material by Meav Ní Mhaolchatha with Anúna

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Celtic Dreams is a compilation of previously unreleased music that Anúna recorded with Méav Ní Mhaolchatha during the Riverdance sessions.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Peyote Songs from the Southern Plains of Oklahoma

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2006

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – In their second recording with Canyon Records. Jeff McClellan, Kyle Robedeau and Brian Stoner join voices on Prayers for Life. This…

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New CDs and digital releases

Music From The Hotlands Of Michoacán

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2006

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has released ¡Tierra Caliente! Music From The Hotlands Of Michoacan by Conjunto de Arpa Grande Arpex. Arpex features two uniquely gifted singers…

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  • Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”
  • Rising Teenage Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter Asher Brinson Debuts with Bluegrass Stars
  • Souad Massi’s Zagate Hits No. 1 on April’s Transglobal World Music Chart
  • Songs Of Stolen Children Tops World Music Charts Europe in April 2026
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