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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

Mostar Sevdah Reunion
Articles

Sevdah, the Passionate Song Tradition of Bosnia

Angel Romero February 2, 2023 3 Comments Mostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Mostar Sevdah Reunion) Sevdah, or Sevdalinka, is a traditional style of music originating from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is characterized by its melancholic…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Mostar Sevdah Reunion

Angel Romero February 2, 2023 No Comments Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnian musicMostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld fusionworld music

Mostar Sevdah Reunion is a musical group from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, specializing in sevdalinka blended with modern musical styles. Comprised of skilled musicians, the…

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Purbayan Chatterjee & Rakesh Chaurasia
Concert reviews

Purbayan Chatterjee with Rakesh Chaurasia & Ojas Adhiya at Kaufmann Music Center

Steve Capra February 1, 2023 No Comments bansuriIndian classical musicOjas AdhiyaPurbayan ChatterjeeRakesh Chaurasiasitarworld music

Presented by The World Music InstituteMasters of Indian Music SeriesKaufmann Music Center129 West 67th Street, NYC The World Music Institute gave us in October, as…

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Lucas Santtana - O Paraíso
Charts

Brazilian Artist Lucas Santtana Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2023

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2023 No Comments Brazilian musicfolktronicaLucas Santtanaworld fusionworld music

The recording “O Paraíso” by Brazilian singer, instrumentalist, and composer Lucas Santtana is the #1 album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2023.…

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Mostar Sevdah Reunion - Lady Sings The Balkan Blues
Charts

Lady Sings The Balkan Blues #1 at World Music Charts Europe – February 2023

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2023 No Comments Mostar Sevdah Reunionworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album “Lady Sings The Balkan Blues” by Mostar Sevdah Reunion (Bosnia) has reached the number 1 position at the World Music Charts Europe in…

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Balsam Range - Moxie and Mettle
Awards

Balsam Range Wins SPBGMA’s Gospel Group of The Year and Vocal Group of the Year

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments Balsam RangeBluegrassworld music

Balsam Range, a renowned bluegrass music act, has received two more awards. The band from Western North Carolina was honored with the title of Gospel…

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Jaelee Roberts - Photo by Sandlin Gaither
Awards

Rising Bluegrass Singer Jaelee Roberts Wins Two Top SPBGMA Awards

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Jaelee Roberts, a rising star in bluegrass music, won the Female Vocalist of the Year award and her debut album “Something You Didn’t Count On”…

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Darren Nicholson - Arkansas Without You
New Releases

Darren Nicholson Releases “Arkansas Without You”

Angel Romero January 31, 2023 1 Comment BluegrassDarren Nicholsonmandolinworld music

Darren Nicholson, a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from western North Carolina, is making a significant move with “Arkansas Without You.” It’s his first release since…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles, Darren Nicholson

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments AmericanaBalsam RangeBluegrassDarren Nicholsonworld music

Darren Nicholson is a bluegrass and Americana musician based in Haywood County, North Carolina. He has won multiple International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. Nicholson has…

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Aoife O’Donovan - The Apathy Sessions
New CDs and digital releases

The Apathy Sessions, Deluxe Version Of Aoife O’Donovan’s Age Of Apathy

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaAoife O’Donovan

American roots music artist Aoife O’Donovan has released ‘The Apathy Sessions,’ the Deluxe Version of her ‘Age Of Apathy‘ album. Recorded through a unique residency…

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