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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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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

Spellemann Awards
Awards

Spellemann Awards Reveal 2022 Traditional Music Nominees

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2023 No Comments Erlend Viken TrioGabbaJulie AlapnesSpellemannworld music

Spellemann, Norway’s largest music award ceremony, has announced the nominees that are competing in the Traditional Music category. On Saturday, April 15, 2023, the winners…

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CULTURAS 360° 2023 poster
Events

IndiEarth XChange to present CULTURAS 360° 4th Edition This Weekend

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2023 No Comments Culturas 360°global musicworld fusionworld music

In an impressive display of global unity, the IndiEarth XChange in conjunction with 14 prominent world music festivals will present the 4th edition of CULTURAS…

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Reinis Jaunais - Zeme
Album reviews

Reinis Jaunais and International Friends on Zeme

Angel Romero March 4, 2023 1 Comment Latvian musicReinis Jaunaisworld music

Reinis Jaunais – Zeme (self-release, 2020) Reinis Jaunais, a Latvian musician, blends travel experiences and sounds to create unique music. He has captivated audiences worldwide…

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Vân-Ánh Võ
Events

Van-Anh-Vo to Perform at RiverRun Festival 2023

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2023 No Comments Vân-Ánh VõVietnamese musicworld music

At the Terrace Theater in the Lincoln Center of Washington, DC, experience the Emmy Award-winning musician Vân-Ánh Võ, along with composer Jonathan Berger and the…

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Mariaa Siga - Les Murmure des Anges
New Releases

Varied Treasures

Tom Orr March 3, 2023 1 Comment Adrian FaheyElida AlmeidaFalse CrabGillebride MacMillanJoachim HorsleyKarl LoysonMariaa SigaPeter LakeRaiis KamalReggaeShorn BWaxworld fusionworld musicZila Lima

I don’t know if continuing to review both singles and albums is doing anything to improve my already questionable writing skills, but it is opening…

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Dom Flemons - Traveling Wildfire
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Dom Flemons Debuts Unveils New Version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing Fine”

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDom Flemonsworld music

Dom Flemons, the GRAMMY Award-winning musician and scholar also known as “The American Songster,” has released a new version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing…

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Wu Man - Photo by Gan Yuan
Awards

Wu Man Named 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellow, the USA’s Highest Honor in Folk and Traditional Arts

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Chinese musicpipaworld musicWu Man

Wu Man, the skilled Chinese pipa master who migrated to the United States over three decades ago, aimed to revolutionize the role of her lute-like…

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Suds à Arles 2023 festival poster
Events

World Music Festival Suds à Arles Reveals First Names of the 2023 lineup

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Ballake SissokoLirazSílvia Pérez Cruzworld fusionworld music

French world music festival Suds à Arles has announced the first names of the lineup for the 28th edition of the annual event. Suds à…

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Mostar Sevdah Reunion - Lady Sings The Balkan Blues
Charts

‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues’ #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Balkan musicBosnian musicMostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld music

‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues‘ by Bosnian act Mostar Sevdah Reunion is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023.…

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Payadora Tango Ensemble - Silent Tears
Charts

Payadora Tango Ensemble Tops the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Jewish musictangoworld fusionworld musicYiddish music

“Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango” by Payadora Tango Ensemble is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023. “Silent Tears:…

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