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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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  • 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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  • Album reviews

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Concert reviews

Lura brings Santiago to Seattle

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2006

Author:Patricia Herlevi-Balquin Lura The Triple Door, Seattle, Washington January 31, 2006 Despite blusterous weather, Portuguese-Cape Verdean vocalist, Lura and her quintet packed The Triple Door.…

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Events

Folk Britannia: Daughters of Albion

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2006 Eliza CarthyJune TaborKathryn WilliamsLou RhodesNorma WatersonSheila Chandra

  London, UK – Folk Britannia continues with Daughters of Albion, featuring June Tabor, Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy, Kathryn Williams, Sheila Chandra & Lou Rhodes.…

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Events

Flamenco Revolutionaries Son de la Frontera at HotHouse in Chicago

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2006 FlamencoSon de la Frontera

  Chicago (Illinois), USA – Following the US release of Son de la Frontera, the five members of this brilliant new flamenco ensemble will make…

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Tour Announcements

The Chicago Classical Oriental Ensemble announces The Songs of Sheikh Sayyed Darweesh Tour

nourachicago February 1, 2006

Xauen Music has confirmed the upcoming nationwide tour, “The Songs of Sheikh Sayyed Darweesh,” featuring the Chicago Classical Oriental Ensemble (CCOE) with guest vocalists Youssef…

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Events

Folk Britannia: Which Side Are You On?

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2006

London, UK – Which Side Are You On? is the first event programmed by Folk Britannia, a festival focusing on the rich and compelling history…

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Awards

Danny Kyle’s Open Stage Winners Announced at Celtic Connections

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Last night’s Open Stage saw 7 up and coming artists collect Danny Awards. All of these artists will play a part in…

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General News

Celtic Connections 2006, a Grand Success

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Sunday 29th January was the last day of the 13th Celtic Connections festival. Performances started at 11am in The Glasgow Royal Concert…

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New CDs and digital releases

Worldwide Release of New Sara Tavares CD, Balancê

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2006

Afro-Portuguese singer Sara Tavares will be releasing her third album Balancê, in February & March of 2006 on World Connection. The 27 year old Sara…

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New CDs and digital releases

Leading Czech Band CzechoMor Releases New CD

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2006

Czech Republic – Four years after their breakthrough album Transformations (Promeuy) which won them three Czech Music Academy Awards (Best Album, Best Group, Best Song)…

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Concert reviews

Kenny Garrett in India!

admin January 27, 2006 JazzKenny Garrett

Jazz could either be intense and intellectual or it could be funand entertaining. Kenny Garrett chose the latter in his jazz masters concert atthe gateway…

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