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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

New CDs and digital releases

Nomads Of Rajasthan Live

Angel Romero February 4, 2005

UK – Desert Charm 2 is the latest live album by the Nomads Of Rajasthan, on Sense World Music. It was recorded at the Saptak…

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World Music Guide to Montreal

Angel Romero February 2, 2005

Contributed by Dan Behrman, with additional research by Angel Romero Montreal has been called The most European city in North America. This Canadian city is…

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Adel Salameh, ‘Ud Virtuoso

Angel Romero February 2, 2005 Adel SalamehArabic musicud

Adel Salameh – Hafla (Enja CD 9153-2, 2004) and Kanza (Enja CD 9137-2, 2002) ‘Ud virtuoso Adel Salameh performs contemporary Middle Eastern music that combines…

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Keeping the Peace

Tom Orr February 2, 2005

R. Carlos Nakai Quartet People of Peace (Canyon Records CR-7069, 2004) R. Carlos Nakai, Native American flute master, is one busy guy. He’s put out…

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Obituaries

Martyn Bennett Dies in Edinburgh at 33

Angel Romero February 1, 2005

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Narada Records announced today the death of Martyn Bennett: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of…

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General News

IMA’s Rock N Roll Summer Camp for Girls

admin February 1, 2005

Northampton, Massachusetts, USA – Three sessions of the Rock N Roll Camp for Teen-aged Girls camp will be offered by the The Institute for the…

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New CDs and digital releases

When Electronica meets Tango

Angel Romero February 1, 2005

Milan, Italy – Difference Music has released Tango? When Electronica meets Tango… It is the follow up to the hugely successful Tango? (Vol.1) release from…

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Tour Announcements

Peru Announces Show by Cuban Orchestra Los Van Van

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Lima, Peru – The popular Cuban orchestra Los Van Van will leave for Peru in February, to present its new album Chapeando, local…

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Hip Hop Trio Cubanos en la Red to Rap in Colombia

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Popular rapper Osmel Francis, founder and leader of the trio Cubanos en la Red, left for Colombia to arrange various…

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New CDs and digital releases

Cuban Ethno-metal Band Tendencia Presents Album in Cuba

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – One of the top Cuban rock bands, Tendencia, presented here its latest album. Rebeldes, produced by the major Cuban music…

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