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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.
    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

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Poncho Sánchez Concert Dedicated to the Memory of Ray Barretto

Angel Romero March 2, 2006 Poncho Sanchez

New York, USA – Poncho Sánchez celebrates his 20th year as a bandleader with his 20th release, Soul of the Conga March 2 – 5,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Albanian Star Simaku Releases Her First US Album and Donates CDs to Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2006

New York, USA – Simaku has released her new CD, Echoes From Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria), in the United States. Parashqevi Simaku is giving her…

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Five 4 Tango Featuring Fareed Haque at HotHouse

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2006

Chicago (Illinois), USA – Tango ensemble Five 4 Tango featuring Fareed Haque will be performing Friday, March 3 at 9:00pm in Chicago’s HotHouse. Tickets are…

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Album reviews

Mandolin Wizardry

Angel Romero March 1, 2006 Mike MarshallPsychograss

  During the last two decades, a new breed of American virtuoso musicians have developed primarily instrumental music with roots in bluegrass, country, Celtic and…

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Events

Heineken TransAtlantic Festival presents Lenine

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2006

Miami (Florida), USA – The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival will present Lenine with special guest Javier Garcia on Saturday March 18, 7pm, at North Beach Bandshell.…

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General News

Earle Douglas Meerwald: Sri Lanka’s Big Band Musician

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2006

Author: asiaradionews A new website has been launched to remember one of Sri Lanka’s great big band musicians, Earle Douglas Meerwald who died in 2003.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Tsotsi Kwaito Soundtrack Released in North America

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2006

Los Angeles (California) USA – The film score to the Academy Award nominee Tsotsi, a South African film is now available. The soundtrack features Bonginkosi…

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Album reviews

The Rhythms of Vocal and Hand Percussion

Angel Romero February 27, 2006

John Belcher The Sound According to John (Innova Recordings innova643, 2005) John Belcher has recorded an album of intriguing percussion works. When one thinks of…

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Tour Announcements

Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill March East Coast Tour

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2006

Danbury (Connecticut), USA – Celtic fiddle-guitar duo Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill will tour the East Coast of the United States in March. Hayes and…

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General News

Ndidi Onukwulu Debut CD Launch Party

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2006

Toronto, Canada – In support of Ndidi Onukwulu.’s debut record, No, I Never, the public are invited to attend a special night of music at…

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