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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.
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    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

(sic)Trio - Jerga
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(sic)Trio, Jazz Meets Argentine Tango

Angel Romero December 3, 2022 No Comments (sic)Trioavant-gardeJazzworld fusionworld music

(sic)Trio – Jerga (ears&eyes Records, 2022) Jerga is the debut album by (sic)Trio, an act that masterfully brings together tango, jazz and the avant-garde. The…

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Starling Arrow
New Releases

Starling Arrow Announce Third Single ‘By The Jordan’

World Music Central News Room December 2, 2022 1 Comment American folk musicStarling Arrow

Starling Arrow, the new all-star cast of American spirit-folk singers, has announced the release of their single, ‘By The Jordan.’ The ensemble includes Leah Song…

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The Heptones
Album reviews

Reggae Rediscoveries

Tom Orr December 2, 2022 2 Comments Barry LlewellynEarl MorganLeroy SibblesReggaerocksteadyThe Heptonesworld music

Reggae was the music that opened up my ears to the wider world of sounds rife for exploring, and I always savor any reminder of…

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Baaba Maal- Being
New Releases

Baaba Maal to Release New Album ‘Being’ in 2023

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2022 No Comments African musicBaaba MaalSenegalese musicworld music

Acclaimed Senegalese artist Baaba Maal has announced the upcoming release of a new album titled ‘Being’. Baaba recently provided the sound, musicians, inspiration and voice…

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Souad Massi - Sequana
Charts

Souad Massi Hits #1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2022

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2022 No Comments Algerian musicSouad Massiworld fusionworld music

Sequana by Franco-Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2022. Produced by British musician Justin…

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Souad Massi - Sequana
Charts

Souad Massi Tops the World Music Charts Europe in December 2022

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2022 No Comments Algerian musicSouad Massiworld fusionworld music

Sequana (Backingtrack Production / Wrasse Records), the new album by Franco-Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in…

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Msaki and Tubatsi Release Video from Upcoming Debut Album

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments MsakiSouth African musicTubatsiworld music

South African musicians Msaki (Asanda Lusaseni Mvana) and Tubatsi have teamed up to release a new collaborative project. Msaki is a double-winner at this year’s South African Music…

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Elephant Sessions 2022 tour poster
Tour Announcements

Elephant Sessions Announce Biggest Ever Headline Show

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicworld fusionworld music

Acclaimed Scottish folktronica band Elephant Sessions has announced its biggest ever headline show. “It’s taking place at o2 academy in Glasgow on Saturday 16th December…

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Aukai - Apricity
New Releases

Aukai Unveils Cinematic Charango Album Apricity

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments Aukaicharangoworld fusionworld music

Aukai, the project of German musician Marcus Sieber, is set to release a new album titled “Apricity.” In Apricity, an old English word to describe…

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FlamencoEñe 2022 poster
Events

FlamencoEñeOFF at Sala Morocco

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments FlamencoFlamencoEñeOFFworld fusionworld music

FlamencoEñeOFF at Sala Morocco, a showcase for the most groundbreaking side of new flamenco, will take place at Sala Morocco in Madrid. Starting Thursday, December…

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