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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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  • 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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    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

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General News

Call for Nominations for the Transglobal World Music virtual Hall of Fame 2022 Extended

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2022 No Comments global musicworld fusionworld music

The Transglobal World Music virtual Hall of Fame 2022 is still accepting nominations until November 6. The Transglobal World Music virtual Hall of Fame celebrates…

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Artist Profiles

Bluegrass Guitarist and Composer Billy Strings

Angel Romero November 2, 2022 3 Comments Billy StringsBluegrass

Award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter William Apostol, better known as Billy Strings, was born on October 3, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in…

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Dub inc - Futur
New Releases

Dub inc’s Reggae Fusion

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2022 No Comments DubDub incReggaeworld fusionworld music

Dub inc – Futur (Diversité, 2022) Futur is the eighth album by septet Dub Inc. The ensemble plays reggae sounds topped with touches of electronic…

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Juan Villar at Teatro Flamenco Madrid poster
Events

Juan Villar with Manuel Jero to Perform at Teatro Flamenco Madrid November 10

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments FlamencoJuan VillarManuel Jeroworld music

Flamenco singer Juan Villar is set to perform at Teatro Flamenco Madrid (Teatro Alfil) on November 10, 2022. He will be accompanied by Manuel Jero…

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Charts

Antonis Antoniou Reaches #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2022

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments Antonis AntoniouCypriot musicglobal musicTransglobal World Music Chartworld fusionworld music

“Throisma” by Antonis Antoniou (Cyprus) is the top album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2022. November 2022 chart: Antonis Antoniou – Throisma…

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Charts

Antonis Antoniou Repeats #1 at World Music Charts Europe in November 2022

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments Antonis Antoniouglobal musicworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album “Throisma” by Cypriot musician Antonis Antoniou continues to lead the World Music Charts Europe in November 2022. November 2022 chart: Antonis Antoniou –…

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Zakir Hussain
Events

Zakir Hussain with Niladri Kumar to Perform at Skirball Center in New York City

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2022 No Comments Indian classical musictablaworld fusionworld musicZakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain, the world-famous master of the Indian tabla, and rising sitar maestro Niladri Kumar are set to perform on Friday, November 18, 2022, at…

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Piper Street Sound - Hulusi
New Releases

Piper Street Sound Reveals New EP, Hulusi

World Music Central News Room October 31, 2022 No Comments Piper Street SoundReggaeworld music

Dub reggae outfit Piper Street Sound has a new EP titled Hulusi. The recording combines layers of acoustic, analog, and digital performances. The title refers…

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Articles

Birth of the Stones

John Philpott October 31, 2022 7 Comments bluesrockThe rolling Stonesworld music

This year marked the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Rolling Stones, the rock band that through its initial championing of what had hitherto…

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Andy Leftwich - The American Fiddler
New CDs and digital releases

Fiddle Wizard Andy Leftwich Unveils The American Fiddler Album

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2022 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassCeltic musicold timeworld music

“The American Fiddler” (Mountain Home Music Company) is the new album by Andy Leftwich, one of the finest American violin players in the bluegrass scene.…

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