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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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    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.
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    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

New Films

Kultur International Films Announces Ali Farka Toure Documentary DVD

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006 Ali Farka TouréMalian music

West Long Branch (New Jersey), USA – Kultur Video pays homage to the legendary, late Grammy Award winning world musician, Ali Farka Touré, with the…

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Tour Announcements

Jehro Brings His Caribbean Soul to New York City

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006

New York (New York), USA – The sultry-voiced singer Jehro will embark upon a string of New York City dates to mark his US debut…

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General News

Adam Solomon & Tikisa Celebrate CD Release at Lula Lounge

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006

Toronto, Canada – Adam Solomon will be performing along with his multicultural group, Tikisa, at the Lula Lounge Thursday, May 4, 2006. The concert will…

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New CDs and digital releases

Richard Khuzami Releases Fused

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2006 Middle Eastern musicRichard Khuzamiworld fusion

New York (New York), USA – Fused is producer and multi-instrumentalist Richard Khuzami’s celebration of the cultural and ethnic forces that surround him. Recorded in…

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Tour Announcements

Sara Tavares Tours Europe

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2006

Sara Tavares  is in concert these coming weeks in Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands.    She gave very successful showcases in Amsterdam, London…

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New CDs and digital releases

Samite’s Embalasasa, Ugandan Roots

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2006 Samite

Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Embalasasa is the name of Samite’s new CD released by Triloka Records on March 14, 2006. “On the title song, I…

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Mosaïques Festival in London

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2006

Paris, France – Sally Nyolo, Meissa and Les Orientales will headline 8th edition of the Mosaïques Festival, which celebrates cultural diversity at its richest level…

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Tour Announcements

Amadou & Mariam Touring the United States

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2006

Paris, France – Amadou & Mariam will be on tour through the United States and Canada from April 26 to July 19 to promote their…

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Lamajamal Will Perform in Chicago as part of Arabesque Chicago Concert Series

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2006

Chicago (Illinois), USA –  Lamajamal will perform Wednesday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre’s East Stage.    Lamajamal, formed in Chicago in 2004,…

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Events

Carnival de Cuba, The Spirit of Cuba in London

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2006

London, UK – Carnival de Cuba will bring the sounds of Cuba to South Bank, June 10th and 11th. Carnival de Cuba will be one…

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