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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

General News

Homeland Security proposes increases in fees for immigration applications

Angel Romero February 6, 2004

Washington, DC, USA – In a February 3rd press release, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)  criticized the proposed changes in immigration application fees. Statement…

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Album reviews

And in This Corner of the Sahara…

Tom Orr February 6, 2004 MaloumaMauritanian musicMoroccan music

Various Artists – The Rough Guide to the Music of Morocco (World Music Network, RGNET 1128 CD, 2004) Malouma – Dunya (Marabi Productions 46806.2, 2003)…

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The Rough Guide To Bollywood Legends: Lata Mangeshkar

Angel Romero February 5, 2004

San Francisco, USA – The Rough Guide series presents this week a recording, The Rough Guide to Bollywood Legends: Lata Mangeshkar (RGNET1132CD), by Lata Mangeshkar,…

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Album reviews

Ninna Nanna: Children\’s Lullabies

Angel Romero February 4, 2004

Monserrat Figueras Ninna Nanna (Alia Vox AV 9826) From the moment a baby is born, lullabies are a mother’s indispensable ally in soothing her child…

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Talking to Mpambara

slb2 February 4, 2004

He keeps on his black winter jacket, zipped chin-high, throughout the interview. Even after 24 years of living in Minnesota, he still likes to wrap…

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Album reviews

It’s a Black Peruvian Thing

Tom Orr February 3, 2004

Peru Negro – Jolgorio (Times Square Records TSQ-CD-9035, 2003) Olga Milla – Caricia (Olga Milla OM120256CD, 1996) The extent to which Africa played a role…

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New Films

Morgan Heritage Live in Europe 2003 DVD

Angel Romero February 3, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Heartbeat releases today the DVD Live in Europe 2003 (Heartbeat 116 617 768-90, featuring over three hours of footage from one of…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Morocco

Angel Romero February 3, 2004 Moroccan musicworld fusionworld music

San Francisco, USA – World Music Network, the label behind the Rough Guide series, releases today The Rough Guide to the Music of Morocco (RGNET1128CD).…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Rough Guide To African Rap

Angel Romero February 1, 2004

The Rough Guide to African Rap (RGNET1126CD), released this week, displays the kind of grooves that are rocking twenty-first century urban Africa and the Diaspora.…

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Events

Cuba: Festival Revives Oldest Couples Dance

Angel Romero January 31, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha – Insider Music) Havana, Cuba- The Danzón, Cuba’s national dance, will greet musicians and dancers from March 25 through 28, in…

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