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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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  • 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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Music videos

Jonathan Silva Shares Ainda Cabe Sonhar Video

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2024 No Comments Brazilian musicJonathan Silvaworld music

Brazilian artist Jonathan Silva has released a music video of the song “Ainda Cabe Sonhar” (Still Dreaming). Silva, from Espírito Santo, based in São Paulo,…

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Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante cover artwork. A photo of Adriana.
Album reviews

Adriana Calcanhotto’s Joyous and Spontaneous Songs grounded in Brazilian Tradition

Iliana Cabrera February 17, 2024 No Comments Adriana CalcanhottoBrazilian musicworld fusionworld music

Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante (Modern Recordings, 2023) Adriana Calcanhotto’s 13th studio album, Errante, present a wide range of styles. From bossa nova to samba-canção, xote,…

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Larry Cordle - How Could I Love Her So Much single cover
Music videos

Larry Cordle Launches New Single “How Could I Love Her So Much”

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2024 No Comments Bluegrasscountry musicLarry Cordle

Grammy award-winning country and bluegrass singer-songwriter Larry Cordle has released a new single, “How Could I Love Her So Much,” from his upcoming album scheduled…

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The Trials of Cato - band photo by Esme Mai
Events

The Trials of Cato to Showcase at Folk Alliance International 2024

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicThe Trials of Catoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: The Trials of Cato – photo by Esme Mai) Innovative Welsh folk music act The Trials of Cato is set to perform at…

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Abdallah Oumbadougou - Amghar cover artwork
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Amghar Unveils the enduring influence of Tuareg Icon Abdallah Oumbadougou

Douglas Sanders February 16, 2024 No Comments Abdallah Oumbadougoudesert bluesTuareg musicworld fusionworld music

Abdallah Oumbadougou – Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol. 1 (Petaluma Records, 2024) The album Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol.…

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Shahid Parvez playing sitar
Events

Shahid Parvez to Perform at Roulette in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2024 No Comments Indian classical musicShahid Parvezworld music

Shahid Parvez is set to perform on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:00pm at Roulette in New York City The world-renowned Shahid Parvez, one of…

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Dan Bau
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Dan Bau, the One-String Zither of Vietnam

Angel Romero February 15, 2024 No Comments dan bauVietnamese musicworld music

The dan bau is a one-string zither native to Vietnam. Initially, the dan bau had only four components: a bamboo cylinder, a wooden stick, half…

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Photo extracted from Ironing Board Sam Man of the Street" Video. Sam inside a car.
Music videos

Ironing Board Sam Launches “Man of the Street” Video

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2024 No Comments Ironing Board Sam

Blues musician Ironing Board Sam has rolled out a new video titled “Man of the Street.” Sammie Moore was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.…

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ZA! + Perrate - Jolifanto cover artwork. A mechanical device.
Album reviews

Jolifanto, From Deep Flamenco to Electronica and Beyond

Angel Romero February 15, 2024 No Comments

ZA! + Perrate – Jolifanto (Lovemonk, 2024) Jolifanto is a collaborative, experimental debut album by ZA! and Perrate, two distinct musical forces from opposite corners…

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Dragi Sestic and Antonija Batinic
Interviews

Interview with Mostar Sevdah Reunion

Araceli Tzigane February 15, 2024 No Comments Mostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld music

(headline image: Dragi Sestic and Antonija Batinic – Courtesy of Snail Records) Mostar (Bosnia), 1993. In the midst of the Balkans War, at the age…

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