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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

Juan José Robles - Transiciones
Album reviews

Spanish Guitar Virtuoso Juan José Robles Unveils Timeless Album Transiciones’

Angel Romero October 12, 2023 No Comments Juan José RoblesSpanish musicworld music

Juan José Robles – Transiciones (2023) Transiciones is the latest album by one of my favorite instrumentalists from Spain, Juan José Robles. Notably, He skillfully…

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Ondro a kamaráti - Pod obločkom album cover
Album reviews

Slovak Sensation Ondro a kamaráti Fusion of Folk Traditions

Douglas Sanders October 11, 2023 No Comments Ondrej DrugaOndro a kamarátiSerbian musicSlovak musicworld music

Ondro a kamaráti – Pod obločkom (Môlča Records, 2023) Ondro a kamaráti, a superb ensemble from the cultural heartland of Slovakia, presents a compelling world…

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Mariana Masetto - Photo by Ariel Gato
Interviews

Interview with Innovative Argentine Folk Artist Mariana Masetto

Angel Romero October 10, 2023 5 Comments ArgentinaArgentine musicMariana Masettoworld fusionworld music

Musician, singer-songwriter, educator, and author Mariana Masetto was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has released various recordings including La Bumbunita (2010); Soy libre (2012);…

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Bombo Legüero - Photo by Los Muertos Crew
Articles

The Bombo Legüero, the Rhythmic Bedrock of Argentine Folk Music

Angel Romero October 10, 2023 No Comments ArgentinaArgentine musicbombo legüerochacareraworld music

The bombo legüero is an Argentine drum that is traditionally crafted from a hollowed tree trunk and covered with cured animal skins, such as goats,…

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The Lively Chacarera Dance from Rural Argentina

Angel Romero October 10, 2023 1 Comment ArgentinaArgentine musicbombo legüerochacareraworld music

The chacarera is a traditional Argentine folk dance and music style that originated in the rural regions of Argentina, particularly in Santiago del Estero. It…

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Entavía - Ra​í​ces con alas album cover
Album reviews

Entavía: the Future of Salamancan Folk Music While Respecting Tradition

Iliana Cabrera October 10, 2023 No Comments charradacharroEntavíajotaSalamancan musicSpainSpanish musicworld music

Entavía – Ra​í​ces con alas (self-release, 2017) Entavía, a world music band from Salamanca, Spain, was formed by a group of passionate Spanish musicians representing…

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Madhuvanti Pal The Holy Mother - Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena
Album reviews

Madhuvanti Pal’s Rudra Veena Elegance

Claudia Taylor October 9, 2023 1 Comment Indian classical musicMadhuvanti Palrudra veenaworld music

Madhuvanti Pal The Holy Mother – Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena (Sublime Frequencies SF122LP, 2023) The album Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena proudly…

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Ceuzany - Mindelo single cover
Music videos

Ceuzany Rolls Out ‘Mindelo’ Single and music Video

World Music Central News Room October 8, 2023 No Comments African musicCape VerdeCape Verdean musicCeuzanyworld music

Cape Verdean artist Ceuzany is back with a new track, “Mindelo,” via Lusafrica. “Mindelo” follows the release of her single “Pedra Run” earlier this year.…

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Maddie Dalton holding her bass
Awards

Sister Sadie’s Maddie Dalton wins IBMA’s Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year award

World Music Central News Room October 8, 2023 No Comments bassBluegrassMaddie DaltonSister Sadieworld music

Maddie Dalton, the bassist from the heartland of Missouri, and a recent addition to the Sister Sadie band, was honored as one of the International…

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Edgar Muzah - The Son Of A Tribe: Royalty Edition alum cover
Album reviews

Son Of A Tribe Reveals Rising World Music Star Edgar Muzah

Angel Romero October 8, 2023 No Comments African musicEdgar MuzahSouth African musicworld fusionworld music

Edgar Muzah – Son Of A Tribe: Royalty Edition (Fresh for 2023) Edgar Muzah, a multi-talented artist from South Africa, is a musician, bass virtuoso,…

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