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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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    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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  • 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

Luís Peixoto - Please Take Care cover artwork. A photo of the artist playing mandolin.
Music videos

Luís Peixoto Introduces New single “Please Take Care”

World Music Central News Room April 8, 2024 No Comments Luis PeixotoPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

Luís Peixoto‘s latest single, “Please Take Care,” follows his successful album Geodesia (2021). Returning to the studio to craft original compositions, Portuguese artist Peixoto introduces…

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Lucrecia Carrizo - Photo by Koky Schroeder. a photo of the artist holding the cello guitar-style.
Artist Profiles

Argentine Cellist and Vocalist Lucrecia Carrizo

Iliana Cabrera April 7, 2024 No Comments ArgentinaArgentine musicLucrecia Carrizoworld music

Lucrecia Carrizo, an Argentine singer-songwriter and cellist, has been living in Barcelona, Spain, for a year. Her music, characterized by acoustic simplicity, invites listeners to…

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Daisam Jalo - Cycles cover artwork. a painting with blues and reds.
Album reviews

World Jazz compositions for oud, piano, bass, and drums

Sonia Keller April 7, 2024 No Comments Daisam Jaloworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Daisam Jalo – Cycles (Daisam Jalo. 2023) Daisam Jalo’s debut album, Cycles, features eight compositions that masterfully blend Eastern Mediterranean music and jazz-fusion, presenting the…

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Events

Cajasol to Celebrate The 25th Anniversary of Jueves Flamencos

World Music Central News Room April 6, 2024 No Comments FlamencoJueves Flamencosworld music

The Cajasol Foundation presents a special program of commemorative activities in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the ‘Jueves Flamencos’ series, demonstrating the organization’s commitment…

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Maria Mazzotta - Onde cover artwork. a headshot of the artist with light rays going through.
Album reviews

Maria Mazzotta embraces Salento Traditions and Global Influences

Iliana Cabrera April 6, 2024 No Comments Italian musicMaria Mazzottaworld fusionworld music

Maria Mazzotta – Onde (Zero Nove Nove, 2024) Maria Mazzotta‘s latest album, Onde, departs from her previous works. This album introduces a fresh lineup and…

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Events

Concert by Miguel Vargas and La Kaíta at the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid on April 18, 2024

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2024 No Comments FlamencoMiguel Vargasworld music

Flamenco artists Miguel Vargas and La Kaíta are set to perform on Thursday, April 18 as part of the eleventh season of the Círculo Flamenco…

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Album reviews

Loose Ends Tied

Tom Orr April 5, 2024 No Comments The Afro-Semitic Experienceworld fusionworld music

The new year isn’t new anymore, so there goes that angle of my tying into a kind of transition point with which to frame these…

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Events

The Latin Recording Academy to Celebrate Paco de Lucía’s Legacy On April 13 in Cádiz

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2024 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarPaco de Luciaworld music

The Latin Recording Academy will honor the legacy of Paco de Lucía on April 13 in Cádiz, during the Latin GRAMMY Celebra event at the…

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Album reviews

Elana Sasson & Golestan Ensemble

Sonia Keller April 4, 2024 No Comments Elana Sassonworld fusionworld music

Elana Sasson & Golestan Ensemble – Golestan (Elana Sasson, 2024) Elana Sasson & Golestan Ensemble’s album Golestan presents an alluring fusion of Eastern and Western…

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Dadawah - Peace And Love cover artwork. a headshot of the artists with a reddish orange filter.
Album reviews

Dadawah’s Peace And Love Reissued and Expanded

Dymond April 3, 2024 No Comments DadawahDubJamaican musicRas MichaelReggaeworld music

Dadawah – Peace And Love (Cherry Red Records, 2024) The essential Jamaican music album Peace And Love by Dadawah is available once more. This time,…

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