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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

World Music Back in Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2006

Portugal – World Music will be back in the Historical Centre of Loulé. Between 28th June and 2nd July, the 3rd edition of the Festival…

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Interviews

World Music Profiles: Michael Orlove, World Music Festival Chicago

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2006

Michael Orlove is the person behind the Chicago World Music Festival. He works for Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and is also very active within…

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Film Reviews

Youssou N’Dour DVD, Live in Montreux

Angel Romero June 25, 2006

Youssou N’Dour Live at Montreux (Eagle Rock entertainment, 2005) Youssou N’Dour is one of the biggest world music stars up to date and has gone…

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Obituaries

Highlife Pioneer Ambrose Adekoya Campbell Dies in England

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2006

Highlife band leader and percussionist Ambrose Adekoya Campbell passed away in his sleep in England on Thursday, June 22. Ambrose Adekoya Campbell arrived to London…

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Obituaries

Two Members of Celtic Band Felpeyu Die in Van Crash

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2006

Spain – Carlos Redondo and Igor Medio, members of Asturian Celtic band Felpeyu, died today in Zuya (northern Spain) in a vehicle accident. The group…

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Events

Salaam Music Village Festival in London

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2006

London, UK – Salaam Music Village Festival, a celebration of arts & culture from across the Islamic world, will be held in London June 28…

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General News

"Tsotsi" Star Zola Speaks at U.N. & Celebrates South Africa with Angelique Kidjo and Vusi Mahlasela

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2006

Hollywood (California), USA – South Africa’s Zola, the Kwaito hitmaker, TV host and costar of the Oscar winning film Tsotsi, will perform with Angelique Kidjo…

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Events

Indian and Japanese Music Concert for Sitar and Shamisen in Tokyo

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2006

(PRWEB) – A groundbreaking and imaginative event will bring two musical traditions together in a concert presented by Darshanam in Tokyo on 30 June 2006…

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Tour Announcements

Seu Jorge, Sway, Soweto Kinch: UK Tour

admin June 22, 2006

TrocaBrahma will celebrate the spirit of Brazil this summer. Fusing the best in UK and Brazilian music talent, TrocaBrahma presents an exceptional series of sonic…

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Conferences

WOMEX Announces Second Round of Showcase Selections

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2006

Berlin, Germany – A second set of artists selected to showcase at this year’s WOMEX showcase in Sevilla have been announced. – Aynur (Turkey) –…

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