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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

Madhuvanti Pal playing the rudra veena
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The Ancient Rudra Veena of India

Claudia Taylor August 23, 2023 1 Comment Indian classical musicJyoti HegdeMadhuvanti Palrudra veenaworld music

The Rudra Veena (also known as ruda vina and bin) is a large, plucked stick zither string instrument that takes center stage in Hindustani Music,…

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Edgar Meyer
Artist Profiles

Edgar Meyer: A Maestro of the Double Bass

Claudia Taylor August 22, 2023 2 Comments AmericanaBluegrasswestern classical musicworld fusionworld music

American bassist and composer Edgar Meyer was born on November 24, 1960, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This prodigious talent has effortlessly traversed a vast array…

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Alison Brown - Photo by Russ Harrington
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Alison Brown and Sierra Hull Reveal Chamber-Grass Duet “Sweet Sixteenths”

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2023 No Comments Alison BrownBluegrassSierra Hullworld music

Alison Brown, a musician who has not only won Grammy accolades but also stands as a co-founder of Compass Records, has solidified her reputation as…

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Eljona-Eleni Sinjari playing piano
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Greek Vocalist, Keyboardist, Conductor and Actress Eljona-Eleni Sinjari

Claudia Taylor August 22, 2023 No Comments Eljona-Eleni SinjariGreeceGreek musicworld fusionworld music

Eljona-Eleni Sinjari embodies a multifaceted artistic persona, having undertaken comprehensive training in both piano and vocal disciplines. Throughout her career, she has actively engaged in…

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Anna Setton - O Futuro é Mais Bonito album artwork
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Anna Setton’s ‘O Futuro é Mais Bonito’ Paints a Musical Portrait of Brazilian Tradition and Innovation

Angel Romero August 22, 2023 No Comments Anna SettonBrazilian musicworld music

Anna Setton – O Futuro é Mais Bonito (Galileo MC LC-12661, 2023) Talented Brazilian singer Anna Setton presents her superb third album O Futuro é…

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Marios Podaras playing violin
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Greek Multi-Instrumentalist Marios Podaras

Claudia Taylor August 21, 2023 No Comments GreeceGreek musicMarios PodarasPausisworld fusionworld music

Marios Podaras, a skilled musician proficient in playing the pandura, violin, oud, and tzoura, has built an extensive classical music education that commenced at the…

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Aditya Prakash - Karnatik Roots
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Aditya Prakash’s Musical Alchemy Revitalizes Ancient Ragas with Modern Resonance”

Douglas Sanders August 21, 2023 No Comments Aditya PrakashCarnatic musicIndian classical musicragaworld music

Aditya Prakash – Karnatik Roots (Yarlung Records, 2023) Aditya Prakash, a highly talented musician hailing from India, masterfully unveils seven mesmerizing ragas on his album…

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Pert Near Sandstone - Waiting Days album cover
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Pert Near Sandstone Unveils Video for New Single “All Waves Break”

Angel Romero August 20, 2023 No Comments “All Waves BreakAmerican folk musicBluegrassPert Near Sandstoneworld music

Minnesota-based band Pert Near Sandstone has released their latest single, “All Waves Break,” which is part of their upcoming 8th studio album titled Waiting Days.…

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Theodore Koumartzis playing lyre
Artist Profiles

Greek Lyre Virtuoso Theodore Koumartzis

Claudia Taylor August 20, 2023 No Comments GreeceGreek musiclyrePausisTheodore Koumartzisworld fusionworld music

Theodore Koumartzis, a renowned lyre musician and the visionary behind the pioneering Museum of Ancient Music Instruments, Seikilo, situated in Thessaloniki, holds a prominent position…

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The Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol 1
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The Secret Museum of Mankind – Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol. 1

World Music Central News Room August 20, 2023 No Comments fiddleviolinworld music

The Secret Museum of Mankind – Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol. 1 is set to be released on September 15 by Jalopy Records in LP…

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