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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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  • 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.
    Music videos

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

Festival Mestizaxe Presents World Music Hybrid Acts

Angel Romero November 16, 2004

La Coruña, Spain – A festival dedicated to “mestizaje” will take place at La Coruña’s Coliseum (Spain), on Friday, November 13th, at 8:30 p.m. The…

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General News

Papa Wemba Found Guilty in Illegal Immigration Case

Angel Romero November 16, 2004

Paris, France – A French court has sentenced Congolese artist Papa Wemba to 30 months in prison and a fine of 10,000 euros. The Correctional…

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Events

Jojazz Contest Opens in Cuba with Tribute to Juan Formell

Angel Romero November 15, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – A recital to pay tribute to composer and leader of Los Van Van, Juan Formell, Grammy Award winner, will open…

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General News

Critics Review Cuban Music Treasure CD Vault

Angel Romero November 14, 2004

(Prensa Latina)  Los Angeles, California, USA – El Gran Tesoro de la Musica Cubana (The Great Treasure Trove of Cuban Music) is a rare and…

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Events

Marcel Khalife Performs in Chicago to Support Medical Relief to West Bank Palestinians

Angel Romero November 13, 2004

Chicago, USA – Marcel Khalife will be performing in Chicago this Sunday, November 14th, at 7 pm, to support the Arab American Action Network (AAAN)…

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Events

Vassar Clements & His Holiday Band\’s Musical Gift

admin November 13, 2004

Athens, Georgia – On Saturday, December 18, 2004, Vassar Clements, known as the “Father of Hillbilly Jazz,” will be joined by an ensemble of outstanding…

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Conferences

Porto Musical 2005, International Music and Technology Conference Launched at WOMEX

Angel Romero November 13, 2004

Recife, Brazil – Porto Musical 2005, an international Conference for Music and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) will take place in Recife (Brazil), January 30…

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Album reviews

A Cakewalk on the Latin Side

Tom Orr November 12, 2004

Charanga Cakewalk Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge (Triloka/Artemis ARTCD-256, 2004) Being a hardcore fan of global music shouldn’t preclude a person from possessing a working…

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New CDs and digital releases

Afro Cuban Master X Alfonso Presents New Album

Angel Romero November 11, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – An experimentalist of Prince, Brian Eno and David Byrne-caliber, Equis Alfonso, Grammy nominee in 2002 for the album X Moré,…

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New Films

The Best of José Merce DVD

Angel Romero November 11, 2004

Madrid, Spain – The Best of José Merce DVD (EMI, 2004) features footage by one of Flamenco’s greatest living singers. The DVD’s menu offers several…

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