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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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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

Diálogos musicales Flamenco Chipén, Ciudad de los tablaos poster. it shows a flamenco dancer at a tablao (flamenco nightclub)
Events

Colloquiums and Concerts at Flamenco Chipén Musical Dialogues in Madrid

World Music Central News Room April 2, 2024 No Comments Diálogos musicales Flamenco ChipénFlamencoworld music

The next celebration of the Flamenco Chipén Musical Dialogues (Diálogos musicales Flamenco Chipén) series will be held in the El Águila auditorium of the Community…

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Maliheh Moradi & Ehsan Matoori - Our Sorrow cover artwork. A circular pattern in black surrouded by red. The pattern incorporates four faces of women.
Album reviews

Maliheh Moradi and Ehsan Matoori Celebrate the Resilience of Iranian Women

Sonia Keller April 2, 2024 No Comments Ehsan MatooriIranian musicMaliheh MoradiPersian musicworld fusionworld music

Maliheh Moradi & Ehsan Matoori – Our Sorrow (ARC Music, 2024) Maliheh Moradi and Ehsan Matoori present Our Sorrow, set to release on April 12th,…

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Mariachi musicians playing guitar.
Articles

Rancheras: A Passionate Traditional Mexican Music Genre

Iliana Cabrera April 1, 2024 No Comments Mexican musicrancherasworld music

Ranchera, also referred to as canción ranchera, is a cornerstone of traditional Mexican music, tracing its origins to the pre-Mexican Revolution era. Defined by its…

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Lina - Fado Camoes. Album artwork photo by Luís Mileu. Design, ACBD Studio - Ana Cunha-Gonçalo-Santana
Charts

Portuguese Singer Lina Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for April 2024

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2024 No Comments fadoLinaTransglobal World Music Chartworld fusionworld music

The album Fado Camões by Portuguese artist Lina has landed at #1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of April 2024. Transglobal…

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Aziza Brahim - Mawja cover artwork. a beautiful photo of the Sahara desert.
Charts

Aziza Brahim Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for April 2024

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2024 No Comments Aziza BrahimSahrawi musicworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album Mawja by Sahrawi artist Aziza Brahim has clinched the topmost spot of World Music Charts Europe for the Month of April 2024. World…

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Malcolm MacWatt - Dark Harvest cover artwork. An illustration of a field with birds that look like crows.
Album reviews

Malcolm MacWatt Explores Shadows and Melodies on Dark Harvest

Ryan Emmert March 31, 2024 No Comments AmericanaMalcolm MacWattScottish musicworld music

Malcolm MacWatt – Dark Harvest (Need To Know Records, 2024) Malcolm MacWatt, the highly talented Scottish songwriter, released his latest album, Dark Harvest, on January…

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Joan Soriano, roots bachatero - Photograph: Mika Mika © iASO Records, 2011. Black and white photo of Joan and two other musicians.
Articles

The Passionate Bachata of the Dominican Republic

Iliana Cabrera March 30, 2024 No Comments bachataDominican musicDominican RepublicJoan SorianoJuan Luis Guerraworld music

(headline image: Joan Soriano, roots bachatero – Photograph: Mika Mika © iASO Records, 2011) Bachata is one of the most popular and best known Dominican…

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Kala Ramnath playing violin
Events

Kala Ramnath to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room March 30, 2024 No Comments Indian classical musicIndian musicKala Ramnathworld fusionworld music

Violin master Kala Ramnath is set to perform on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in New York City. Born into a dynasty of musical talent, Kala…

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Eki Shola - 還 Kaeru cover artwork. A photo of the artists standing in a street.
Album reviews

Jazz Meets Soul and Japanese Influences on Eki Shola’s Kaeru

Lisa Miller March 30, 2024 No Comments contemporary jazzEki SholaJapanese musicsoulworld fusionworld music

Eki Shola – 還 Kaeru (2023) Musician, composer and physician, Eki Shola, is originally from London but now calls both the San Francisco Bay Area…

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Ali Doğan Gönültaş sitting on door steps
Music videos

Ali Doğan Gönültaş Reveals ‘Hespî Degdî,’ the first single of his new album

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2024 No Comments Alevi musicAli Doğan GönültaşKurdish musicTurkish musicworld music

Alevi musician Ali Doğan Gönültaş has released “Hespî Degdî,” the first single from his upcoming 2024 album. Read more about this artist from Anatolia: A…

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