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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

Taberna Mylaensis - U Tempu Passa / Time Passes album cover
Album reviews

Sicilian Sounds and Centuries Unfold in Taberna Mylaensis’ ‘U Tempu Passa’

Douglas Sanders September 18, 2023 No Comments Italian musicLuciano MaioSicilian musicTaberna Mylaensisworld music

Taberna Mylaensis – U Tempu Passa / Time Passes (Pan Records Pan235, 2023) U Tempu Passa is a trip between Mediterranean destinations, visiting memories, sounds,…

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Stephen Marley – Old Soul album cover
Album reviews

Stephen Marley Releases New Album ‘Old Soul’

Dymond September 17, 2023 3 Comments ReggaeskaStephen Marleyworld music

Stephen Marley – Old Soul (2023) Award-winning Jamaican-American artist Stephen Marley makes a triumphant return with his latest album, Old Soul, after a hiatus of…

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Gregory Isaacs – In Person album cover
Album reviews

Essential Gregory Isaacs Treasure

Dymond September 17, 2023 1 Comment Gregory IsaacsReggaeworld music

Gregory Isaacs – In Person (Doctor Bird, 2023) Following his inaugural recording venture in the late 1960s, Jamaican reggae singer Gregory Isaacs engaged in studio…

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Kavita Shah - Cape Verdean Blues
Album reviews

Journey to Sodade: Kavita Shah’s Latest Album Pays Tribute to Cesária Évora and Cape Verdean Culture

Douglas Sanders September 16, 2023 No Comments Cape Verdean musicKavita Shahmornaworld music

Kavita Shah – Cape Verdean Blues (2023) Award-winning vocalist, composer, and educator Kavita Shah has just released her album, Cape Verdean Blues, through the new…

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Guillaume Barraud & Mathieu Bélis - Estampes
New Releases

Guillaume Barraud & Mathieu Bélis Unveil Estampes

Claudia Taylor September 16, 2023 No Comments French musicGuillaume BarraudMathieu Bélisworld fusionworld music

Guillaume Barraud & Mathieu Bélis – Estampes (B&B Productions, 2022) After ten years of a fruitful partnership, this new project came about in the midst…

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Anoushka Shankar - Photo by Laura Lewis
Music videos

Anoushka Shankar Releases ‘Daydreaming’ Music Video

World Music Central News Room September 15, 2023 No Comments Anoushka Shankarworld fusionworld music

Renowned sitar player, producer, and composer Anoushka Shankar has released a new single titled “Daydreaming” featuring Nils Frahm. The track is the second single from…

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AIEnRuta DeNuevo 2023 poster
Tour Announcements

Spain’s AIEnRuta DeNuevo Announces Fall 2023 Tour Program

World Music Central News Room September 15, 2023 No Comments FlamencoSpanish musictangoworld music

AIEnRuta DeNuevo is a program of the AIE Society of Artists that was created with the aim of bringing live music from artists who have…

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Cover of Erin Ruth's Erin Ruth album
Album reviews

Erin Ruth Explores Celtic Heritage on Debut Album

Angel Romero September 15, 2023 No Comments AmericanaCeltic musicErin RuthIrish folk musicworld music

Erin Ruth – Erin Ruth (self-released, 2023) Vocalist Erin Ruth has released a precious, moving and beautiful album deeply grounded in Celtic music. The self-titled…

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OneBeat 2023 poster
General News

World Music Residency in the USA, Seeking Applicants from 50 Eligible Countries

World Music Central News Room September 14, 2023 No Comments OneBeatworld fusionworld music

OneBeat, an initiative of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with New York-based music organization Bang on a Can’s Found Sound Nation will…

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Persian Professional Sadeghi Goldar Santur
Articles

The Timeless Odyssey of the Santur: From Ancient Assyria to Persia and Beyond

Douglas Sanders September 14, 2023 No Comments hammered dulcimerPersian classical musicsantoorsanturworld fusionworld music

The santur, an ancient musical instrument with roots in the region now known as Iran, holds a rich history and influence across various cultures. Dating…

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