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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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    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

New Releases

Ragga Nacion, The Stars of Reggaeton on DVD

Angel Romero December 2, 2004

Agoura Hills , California, USA – Ragga Nacion combines the talents of Reggae, Rap, and Reggaeton artists, producers, videographers, and remix engineers into a value…

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General News

Documentation Center Rescues Cuban Music Heritage

Angel Romero December 2, 2004

a) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba – The Pablo Hernández Balaguer Documentation Center currently stores up nearly 500 bibliographic materials on Cuba’s music heritage. After two…

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Obituaries

Storyteller Jackie Torrence Dies at 60

Angel Romero December 1, 2004

Storyteller Jackie Torrence, died Tuesday, November 30, at her home in Granite Quarry, North Carolina. She was 60 years old. Although well-versed in traditional African…

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Events

Cuban Artists Join World AIDS Day Shows

Angel Romero December 1, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Recently returned from a successful Spain tour, Cuban popular singer David Blanco and his band will perform here on the…

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Obituaries

Bluegrass Musician Bob Paisley Dies at 73

Angel Romero December 1, 2004

Veteran bluegrass performer Bob Paisley died November 29 at his home in Landenberg, Pennsylvania. He was 73. Paisley’s family was originally from Ashe County, NC.…

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Tour Announcements

Omar Sosa Sextet in Paris

Angel Romero December 1, 2004

Omar Sosa will celebrate the release of his new CD, Mulatos, with a special concert at the New Morning in Paris this week, Thursday, December…

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New CDs and digital releases

Shrine, New CD by Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty

Angel Romero November 30, 2004

Leicester, UK – Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty’s latest CD is Shrine (Sense World Music). The live performance was held at the Queens Theatre in August 2003,…

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Editorials

Bye Bye Santa Baby

TJ Nelson November 29, 2004

For those unfortunate souls in the United States trying to make their way about the business of living and shopping this time of year, there…

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General News

Swiss Red Cross Appoints Singer Omara Portuondo as Ambassador

Angel Romero November 29, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Geneva, Switzerland – Swiss Red Cross appointed famous Cuban singer Omara Portuondo as its ambassador, to continue supporting this institution with her music…

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New CDs and digital releases

Youngest Cuban Orchestra Presents its Debut Album

Angel Romero November 28, 2004

(Prensa Latina)Havana, Cuba – The youngest orchestra in Cuba -in case of doubt, its average age is 20 years old – Los Angeles de La…

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