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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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  • 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

Min Xiao-Fen Releases Metta cover artwork. Shows a black and white still from a movie with profiles of two characters.
New CDs and digital releases

Pipa Master Min Xiao-Fen Releases Metta, Soundtracks for Historic Chinese Silent Films

Douglas Sanders April 15, 2024 No Comments Chinese musicMin Xiao-Fenpipaworld music

Visionary pipa soloist, Min Xiao-Fen, has recorded a new album titled Metta. Commissioned by the Smithsonian Institution in 2023, Min has created original soundtracks for…

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General News

Folkalist Records, a New World Music Label

World Music Central News Room April 15, 2024 No Comments Folkalist RecordsKavita Shahworld fusionworld music

Folkalist Records is a newly created record label in the world music sphere. Folkalist focuses on showcasing music originating from the Global South, featuring artists…

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Persian Tar By Afshari ET-202. Horizontal view.
Articles

The Tar, an Iconic Long-Necked Persian Lute

Angel Romero April 14, 2024 No Comments lutePersian classical musictarworld music

(Persian tar by Afshari ET-202) The tar, derived from the Persian word for string, is a long-necked instrument belonging to the lute family. It is…

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Johanna-Adele Jüssi - Slåtter fra Gaupdalen IV / Tunes from the Lynx Valley IV cover artwork. A landscape with a rising sun on the horizon.
Album reviews

Transfixing Melodies from the Lynx Valley IV

Angel Romero April 14, 2024 No Comments Johanna-Adele JüssiNorwegian musicScandinavian folk musicworld music

Johanna-Adele Jüssi – Slåtter fra Gaupdalen IV / Tunes from the Lynx Valley IV (Ta:lik Records, 2024) The album Slåtter fra Gaupdalen (Tunes from the…

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Music videos

Lonesome River Band Presents “Hang Around for the Heartbreak”

World Music Central News Room April 14, 2024 No Comments BluegrassLonesome River Bandworld music

The latest single from Lonesome River Band, titled “Hang Around for the Heartbreak” (Mountain Home Music Company, 2024), epitomizes traditional bluegrass. With banjo player Sammy…

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Rod Picott - Starlight Tour cover artwork. A headshot of the artist.
Album reviews

Rod Picott Takes You on the Starlight Tour

Ryan Emmert April 13, 2024 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaRod Picottworld music

Rod Picott – Starlight Tour (Welding Rod Records, 2023) Rod Picott’s latest album, Starlight Tour, produced by musician and filmmaker Neilson Hubbard (known for collaborations…

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Events

Guitarists Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken to Perform at S.F. International Arts Fest

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2024 No Comments Matthew MontfortTeja Gerkenworld fusionworld music

On May 10, 2024, at 8 PM, the Global Guitar Summit will present acclaimed acoustic guitarists Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken at the S.F. International…

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Music videos

T Bone Burnett Releases New Song “Sometimes I Wonder”

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2024 No Comments AmericanaT Bone Burnettworld music

(headline image: T Bone Burnett – photo by Dan Winters) Renowned artist T Bone Burnett has released a new song titled “Sometimes I Wonder,” featuring…

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Afro Celt Sound System in 2024. Photo of the 4 band members.
Tour Announcements

Afro Celt Sound System Announce 2024 UK Tour

World Music Central News Room April 12, 2024 No Comments Afro Celt Sound SystemCeltic musicworld fusionworld music

Afro Celt Sound System will embark on a comprehensive tour across the UK this Autumn, commencing at Islington Assembly Hall on October 9th. This marks…

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Dossel - Badoque covr artwork. A colorful design with circles, straight lines and curves.
Album reviews

Dossel Explores Futuristic Afro-Brazilian Sounds

Iliana Cabrera April 12, 2024 No Comments Afro-BrazilianBrazilian musicDosselworld fusionworld music

Dossel – Badoque (Dossel, 2023) Dossel launched his second album, Badoque, last year. Similar to his previous work, his compositions offer a unique perspective on…

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