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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

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Chicago Flamenco Festival Unveils 2024 Program

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2024 No Comments Chicago Flamenco FestivalFlamencoworld music

The Chicago Flamenco Festival has revealed the 2024 program. The festival will feature leading flamenco musicians, singers and dancers from Spain. Opening Night: Historias de…

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Dazzling Carnatic Fusion by Varijashree Venugopal

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2024 9 Comments Indian classical musicIndian musicVarijashree Venugopalworld fusionworld music

Varijashree Venugopal has released her latest single, “Ranjani.” Inspired by her father’s melodies, which have resonated with her for over three decades, this song encapsulates…

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Magnetic Convergence of Folk and Funk by Marty O’Neill

Tom Orr February 21, 2024 No Comments folk-rockMarty O’Neill

A cool mix of folk and funk, “The Queen’s Clothes – CG MIX 2” is a winner courtesy of Marty O’Neill, an American.

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GREEKOREA album artwork. It shows a yellow flower and a pink sphere.
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The Fusion of Greek and Korean Traditions Unveiled in Mina Cho’s GREEKOREA

Douglas Sanders February 21, 2024 No Comments GREEKOREAworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Mina Cho – GREEKOREA (International Gugak Jazz Institute, 2021) GREEKOREA, a captivating series of musical compositions, explores the artistic and cultural affinities that bind the…

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Global Feel and Brazilian Grooves by Pacific Time

Tom Orr February 20, 2024 No Comments Pacific Timeworld fusionworld music

Chattering, Brazilian-style percussion gives “The World” by American band Pacific Time a feel that’s, well, worldly beyond U.S. borders at the very least.   Available…

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Knudsen & Syrjälä - Talende Strenger / Kertovat Kielet . Illustrations of a kantele and violin side by side.
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The Splendid Talking Strings of Norway and Finland

Angel Romero February 20, 2024 No Comments Finnish musicHardanger fiddlekanteleNorwegian musicPauliina SyrjäläRagnhild Knudsenworld music

Knudsen & Syrjälä – Talende Strenger / Kertovat Kielet (Taragot Sounds, 2023) Talende Strenger / Kertovat Kielet (Talking Strings) is a collaborative album by two…

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Gurdjieff Ensemble - Zartir cover artwork. It shows a musician in a sitting posiiton on a carpet.
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Zartir, an Exquisite Album that Celebrates the Best of Armenian Culture

Douglas Sanders February 19, 2024 No Comments world music

Gurdjieff Ensemble – Zartir (ECM Records, 2023) The Gurdjieff Ensemble’s latest offering is Zartir. The album’s title is derived from the works of Paghtasar Dpir,…

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Zakir Hussain - Photo by Jim Bennett. Zakir playing tabla live.
Events

Savannah Music Festival 2024 Announces Tantalizing World Music Concerts

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2024 1 Comment Ballake SissokoChucho ValdésDuarteOumou SangaréSavannah Music Festivalworld musicZakir Hussain

The Savannah Music Festival, a world-class, multi-genre event, has announced a set of exciting world music concerts at the peak of spring. From March 28…

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Cabra - Cabra, Vol.1 cover artwork. The ensemble holding various musical instruments.
Album reviews

Cabra, New Expressions Grounded in Spanish Folk Traditions

Angel Romero February 18, 2024 No Comments CabraSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Cabra – Cabra, Vol.1 (Segell Microscopi, 2024) After three immensely enjoyable years of careful crafting, without any rush, as is Cabra’s preference, they have announced…

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Sodade State of Mind in Vindo Bodona’s “Dis Mois”

Tom Orr February 18, 2024 No Comments Cape Verdean musicVindo Bodonaworld music

Cape Verde’s Vindo Bodona captures the signature sweet/melancholy feel of his homeland’s music on “Dis Mois.”

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