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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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

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Udi Fagundes Mixes Cape Verdean Melodies with Brazilian Vibes in ‘Petit Pays’

World Music Central News Room December 11, 2023 No Comments Brazilian musicmornaUdiworld fusionworld music

Udi, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist originating from the outskirts of Porto Alegre’s Restinga neighborhood in the southern zone of the capital, derives inspiration from…

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Bolero: A Romantic Musical Genre with Cuban Origins

Iliana Cabrera December 10, 2023 No Comments bolerosCuban musicworld music

Bolero is a sentimental genre of song that originated in eastern Cuba in the late 19th century as part of the trova tradition. Trovadores were…

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HaydenGoSeek’s Infectious Reggae Anthem

Tom Orr December 10, 2023 No Comments HaydenGoSeekReggaeworld music

A reggae tune celebrating the inspirations of busking, “Here’s My Dollar” by New Zealander HaydenGoSeek is hard to resist. Perhaps impossible.

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“Gifts of Light” Explores the Beauty and Live Brilliance of Spell Songs

Angel Romero December 10, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicEnglish Folk musicScottish musicSpell Songsworld fusionworld music

Spell Songs – Gifts of Light (Hudson Records, 2023) Gifts of Light by Spell Songs seamlessly combines music, literature, and art, inspired by Robert Macfarlane…

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Teo Collori & Momento Cigano Unveil Live at WOMEX 23 Video

World Music Central News Room December 9, 2023 No Comments Gypsy jazzTeo Collori & Momento Ciganoworld fusion

Slovenian Gypsy Jazz band Teo Collori & Momento Cigano have released a video of their recent performance at the influential world music showcase WOMEX 2023…

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Enchanting Harmonies and Powerful Messages: The Henry Girls Set to Soar with “A Time To Grow”

Angel Romero December 9, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicThe Henry Girlsworld music

The Henry Girls – A Time To Grow (2024) Superb Irish folk trio The Henry Girls is set to release their new album A Time…

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Rising Flamenco Stars at Sala Berlanga in Madrid

World Music Central News Room December 8, 2023 No Comments Flamencoworld fusionworld music

The SGAE Foundation is set to present a new edition of Nuevos Territorios (New Territories). This musical series relies on the creative processes of recognized…

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Events

From Hawaii to Iraq: Carnegie Hall’s Interactive Concerts Explore World Music

World Music Central News Room December 8, 2023 No Comments Kalani Pe'aLayth SidiqMusical Explorers Family Concertsworld musicYasser Tejeda

On January 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall will host Musical Explorers Family Concerts. These interactive concerts celebrate…

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Arja Kastinen’s Kantervo Unveils the Soul of Karelian Kantele Music

Sonia Keller December 8, 2023 No Comments Arja KastinenFinnish musickanteleKarelian musicworld music

Arja Kastinen – Kantervo (Temps Oy, 2023) Kantervo is Arja Kastinen’s sixth solo album. This spellbinding, meditative set of recordings is part of her research…

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No Mad’s Latest Album is a Journey to the Heart of Human Experience

Lisa Miller December 7, 2023 No Comments French musicNo Madworld music

No Mad – Des Oiseaux la nuit (La Curieuse, 2023) No Mad’s latest release, Des Oiseaux la nuit (Birds at Night) unveiled in 2023 on…

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