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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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Events

Musicport Is Back in 2023 with 3 Days of Engaging World Music, Arts, and Culture

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2023 No Comments Musicport Festivalworld music

Musicport, a prominent world music festival based in Whitby (North Yorkshire, UK) is set to take place from Friday 20th October to Sunday 22nd October…

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Roberto Fonseca - La Gran Diversión album cover
Album reviews

“La Gran Diversión”: Roberto Fonseca’s Personal Ode to Cuban Music of the 1930s

Angel Romero September 27, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicRoberto Fonsecaworld music

Roberto Fonseca – La Gran Diversión (‎ Wagram Music, 2023) Roberto Fonseca, a highly talented virtuoso Cuban pianist, has released La Gran Diversión (The Great…

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Silkroad Ensemble - Photo by Adam Gurczak
Events

Silkroad Announces Debut Concert Tour of American Railroad

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2023 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon GiddensSilkroadworld music

Silkroad, led by Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens, is launching its American Railroad initiative in November 2023. It includes a U.S. concert tour with educational activities,…

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Ethiocolor - Photo by Miki Mac
Events

CAP UCLA to Present Prominent World Music Acts in Fall 2023

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2023 No Comments Ethiocolorworld fusionworld music

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is set to present three international musical performances this September and October. Upcoming performances include: Ethiocolor | September…

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Opium Moon - Where We Are Gathered album cover
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Resonant Voices and Multilayered Grooves on Opium Moon’s “Where We Are Gathered”

Ian Bevington September 26, 2023 No Comments Opium Moonworld fusionworld music

Opium Moon – Where We Are Gathered (Downtown Artists, 2023) Opium Moon, a band of four talented musicians from Iran, Israel, Canada, and the U.S.,…

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Ragatronics - Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 album cover
Album reviews

The Confluence of East and West: Ragatronics’ Reincarnation Part 1 and 2

Claudia Taylor September 25, 2023 No Comments Ragatronicsworld fusionworld music

Ragatronics – Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 (2023) Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 is the fascinating eighth album by the duo behind the Ragatronics project.…

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Kenny Shore - Time Stands Still album cover
Album reviews

From EP to Full Album: Kenny Shore’s Musical Evolution

Angel Romero September 24, 2023 No Comments AmericanaBluegrassKenny Shoresoul

Kenny Shore – Time Stands Still (self-release, 2022) North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Kenny Shore released Time Stands Still last year. The album that keeps you hooked…

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Idrissa Soumaoro - Diré album cover
Album reviews

Idrissa Soumaoro’s Heartfelt Tribute to Diré

Douglas Sanders September 23, 2023 No Comments Idrissa SoumaoroMalian musicworld music

Idrissa Soumaoro – Diré (Mieruba, 2023) Idrissa Soumaoro’s new album, Diré, is named after the Malian town where he formed deep connections, especially with his…

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Awards

Pipa Master Wu Man to be Honored in Washington, DC

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2023 No Comments Chinese musicpipaworld fusionworld musicWu Man

Acclaimed pipa player Wu Man of Carlsbad, California, will be recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts as a 2023 National Heritage Fellow, the…

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Music videos

Dani Llamas Performs Bulería por Soleá in “El color de los Días”

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2023 No Comments Dani LlamasFlamencoRocío MárquezSpanish musicworld music

Spanish rock singer Dani Llamas (Jerez de la Frontera) dares to perform bulería por soleá in the song “El color de los Días” (The color…

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