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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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Album reviews

‘Mousson de Calcutta’ – Where Hindustani and Carnatic Music Unite

Claudia Taylor December 6, 2023 No Comments Carnatic musicHindustani musicIndian classical musicSudeshna Bhattacharyaworld music

Somnath Roy and Sudeshna Bhattacharya – Mousson de Calcutta (Losen Records, 2023) Sudeshna Bhattacharya and Somnath Roy, both virtuosos in their own right, came together…

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Central Eastern Europe Spotlight: Budapest Ritmo 2024 Showcase Now Accepting Submissions

World Music Central News Room December 5, 2023 No Comments Budapest Ritmo Festivalworld fusionworld music

The Budapest Ritmo 2024 Showcase is calling for artists! Don’t miss the deadline on January 5, 2024. This annual event is where global sounds converge…

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Events

Orkney Folk Festival Unveils Eclectic 2024 Lineup

World Music Central News Room December 5, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicOrkney Folk Festivalworld music

The Orkney Folk Festival has unveiled its 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of artists from around the globe. Scheduled for May 23-26, the 41st…

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Album reviews

Le Diable à Cinq Unleashes a Musical ‘Tempête’

Angel Romero December 5, 2023 No Comments Canadian musicLe Diable à CinqQuebecois musicworld fusionworld music

Le Diable à Cinq – Tempête (self-release, 2023) Le Diable à Cinq, the renowned Québécois musical ensemble, charms with their multiflavored new album, Tempête. The…

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Ammu’s Treasures, a Lovable Album for All Ages

Sonia Keller December 4, 2023 No Comments Chandrika TandonIndian musicworld fusionworld music

Chandrika Tandon – Ammu’s Treasures (Soul Chants Music, 2023) Ammu’s Treasures is a delightful 3-CD boxed set by Chandrika Tandon, an internationally acclaimed business leader,…

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Santrofi’s Dazzling Highlife Live Performance

Angel Romero December 3, 2023 No Comments Ghanaian musicHighlifeSantrofiworld fusionworld music

Santrofi – Deep into Highlife (live) (Outhere Records OH 038, 2023) Santrofi’s Deep into Highlife (live) album, released under Outhere Records in 2023, captures the…

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Artist Profiles

Experimental Folk Violin Artist Blanca Altable

Iliana Cabrera December 2, 2023 No Comments Blanca AltableCastilian folk musicSpanish musicviolinworld music

Blanca-Olalla Altable, born in Burgos (Spain) in 1984, is a prominent figure in the Castilian contemporary folk music scene. Renowned for her rhythmic, eloquent, passionate,…

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Artist Profiles

Aoife Ní Bhriain’s Dazzling Career in Traditional and Classical Violin

Angel Romero December 2, 2023 1 Comment Aoife Ní BhriainfiddleIrelandIrish folk musicviolinwestern classical musicworld music

Born in Dublin within a family of musicians, Aoife Ní Bhriain is an exceptionally talented and multifaceted violinist. Aoife’s father Mick O’Brien is one of…

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Album reviews

Feelin’ Irie

Tom Orr December 2, 2023 No Comments CapletonChezidekEek A MouseIrie ItesJohn HoltReggaeStranjah MillerSugar Minottworld music

France-based Irie Ites is a reggae label, sure, but they’re also a sound system, studio facility, promotional organization and more. Since 1999, they’ve been earning…

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Music videos

Lonesome River Band’s Timeless Rendition of ‘Blues of the Night’”

World Music Central News Room December 2, 2023 No Comments BluegrassLonesome River Bandworld music

In their latest release, the seasoned bluegrass maestros, Lonesome River Band, once again delve into country music with their single “Blues of the Night.” Drawing…

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