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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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    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

Mario Poletti - Drums & Bass … and Mandolin cover artwork. A black and white sketch of the three musicians playing instruments.
Album reviews

Mario Poletti Intertwines Mandolin with Drums & Bass

Iliana Cabrera May 10, 2024 No Comments Italian musicmandolinMario Polettiworld fusionworld music

Mario Poletti – Drums & Bass … and Mandolin (IMusician Digital, 2024) Mario Poletti presents a unique project that combines mandolin vibes with drums and…

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Indy Fontaine El Amor No Alcanza cover artwork. A red colored photo of the artist standing in front of a drum set.
Music videos Single reviews

Lovely Bolero by Indy Fontaine

Tom Orr May 10, 2024 No Comments boleroCuban musicIndy Fontaineworld music

Cuban/American Indy Fontaine delivers pure beauty throughout the flute-punctuated bolero “El Amor No Alcanza,” an original work that sounds like a pleasant remnant of a…

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Yann Falquet - Les Secrets Du Ciel cover artwork. A photo of power lines.
Album reviews

Yann Falquet Reveals Debut Solo Album, Les secrets du ciel

Ryan Emmert May 9, 2024 No Comments Canadian musicQuebecois musicworld musicYann Falquet

Yann Falquet – Les Secrets Du Ciel (Self-Released, 2024) Les secrets du ciel (The secrets of the sky) is the debut solo album by Canadian…

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Radizi - Cal y cemento cover artwork. A rural home with a red sun in the background.
Album reviews

Folktronica Meets Spanish Rural Musical Traditions

Angel Romero May 9, 2024 No Comments folktronicaFrancesco di CristofaroRadiziRamón Rodríguez GómezSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Radizi – Cal y cemento (Liburia Records, 2024) Radizi’s album Cal y cemento (lime and cement) presents a fusion of edgy urban electronic, spoken word…

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Safar Republique - Progress cover artwork. A photo of high rise buildings taken from the ground.
Music videos Single reviews

Safar Republique’s Afro-Rooted “Progress”

Tom Orr May 9, 2024 No Comments Safar Republiqueworld fusionworld music

Is it ironic that a track called “Progress” is hard to classify? The work of Belgium’s Safar Republique, the piece is African in its rhythmic…

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Olivia Molina. A photo of the artist wearing a flamenco dress, standing outdoors in a field.
Artist Profiles

Flamenco Singer and Educator Olivia Molina

Angel Romero May 8, 2024 No Comments FlamencoOlivia Molinaworld music

Born in 1975, Olivia Molina, is a talented flamenco singer from Huelva. She began her journey at the age of fourteen, participating in numerous fandango…

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Talib Trio - Aap ka number hai? Cover artwork. A photo of Karachi from a roof top.
Album reviews

Talib Trio Reveal the Innovative Sounds of Karachi

Douglas Sanders May 8, 2024 No Comments Muhammad TalibTalib Trioworld music

Talib Trio – Aap ka number hai? (is this your number?) (honiunhoni, 2024) Aap ka number hai? by Talib Trio presents the multifaceted musical talent…

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Patricia Moreno - Niñas Arriba cover artwork. A colorful abstract illustration of a woman.
Music videos Single reviews

Patricia Moreno’s Jazz Coated Afro Grooves

Tom Orr May 8, 2024 No Comments Patricia Morenoworld jazzworld music

An immediately insistent groove, African roots, brightly energetic vocals, jazz layering and a positive message combine to make “Niñas Arriba (Rise Up Girls)” by Venezuelan…

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Ivan Neville and Naya Rockers - Higher Education cover artwork. A colorful futuristic illustration of planet earth.
Music videos Single reviews

High Energy Riddims by Naya Rockers

Tom Orr May 7, 2024 No Comments Nya RockersReggaeworld music

The latest in a string of potent reggae tracks advocating growth of one’s mind, “Higher Education” by America’s Naya Rockers features the rich family bloodline…

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Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen - Den Lyse Dag cover artwork. Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen standing in a forest.
Album reviews

Gifted Norwegian Vocalist Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen Unveils Den Lyse Dag

Sonia Keller May 7, 2024 No Comments Norwegian musicSynnøve Brøndbo Plassenworld music

Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen – Den Lyse Dag (Heilo, 2023) Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen’s album Den Lyse Dag (The bright day) offers a glimpse into the rhythms…

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