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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

Meszecsinka - Photo by Wurk Ikona
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Meszecsinka

Angel Romero October 16, 2022 No Comments Hungarian musicHungaryMeszecsinkaworld fusionworld music

Meszecsinka (pronounced “Mesetchinka”) is one of the leading Hungarian world music bands. The group combines folk music traditions from Hungary and Bulgaria with throat singing,…

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Purbayan Chatterjee & Rakesh Chaurasia
Events

Purbayan Chatterjee with Rakesh Chaurasia and Ojas Adhiya to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2022 No Comments bansuriHindustani musicIndian classical musicOjas AdhiyaPurbayan ChatterjeeRakesh Chaurasiasitar

Purbayan Chatterjee with Rakesh Chaurasia and Ojas Adhiya are set to perform in New York Cityon Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Kaufman Music Center. The…

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Hans Fredrik Jacobsen - Svadilja
Album reviews

The Beauty of Willow Flutes and the Songbirds of Norway

Angel Romero October 15, 2022 1 Comment fluteNorwegian folk musicwillow fluteworld music

Hans Fredrik Jacobsen – Svadilja (Heilo, 2022) Distinguished Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen focuses on the delightful sounds of the willow flute on his fifth…

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Hans Fredrik Jacobsen - Photo by Audun Strype
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Hans Fredrik Jacobsen

Angel Romero October 15, 2022 No Comments Hans Fredrik JacobsenNordic musicNorwayNorwegian folk musicScandinavian folk music

Award-winning artist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen was born September 8, 1954, in Risør, Aust-Agder, southeastern Norway. He is a renowned Norwegian folk music multi-instrumentalist, composer, and…

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Cover of the single El pavo real by Chancha Via Circuito
New Releases

Chancha Via Circuito Releases “El pavo real” from Upcoming Album

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2022 No Comments Chancha Via Circuitofolktronicaglobal electronicaPedro Canaleworld fusionworld music

Chancha Via Circuito (Pedro Canale) has released a single titled “El pavo real” (Wonderwheel Recordings) featuring the Meridian Brothers (Eblis Álvarez). Chancha became known worldwide…

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Sister Sadie - Diane
Bluegrass New Releases

Renowned Bluegrass Act Sister Sadie Releases New Single, “Diane”

World Music Central News Room October 14, 2022 No Comments BluegrassSister Sadieworld music

“Diane” is the title of the first Sister Sadie single for Mountain Home Music Company. The acclaimed bluegrass band recently played the song at the…

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Cover of the album Pentangle - Through The Ages 1984-1995
Album reviews

Fantastic Boxed Set by Legendary Folk-Rock Pioneers, Pentangle

Angel Romero October 13, 2022 1 Comment English Folk musicfolk-rockPentangle

Pentangle – Through The Ages 1984-1995 (Cherry Red, 2022) Through The Ages 1984-1995 is a must-have 6 CD boxed set that includes the superb reunion…

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Lodestar Trio - Bach To Folk
Album reviews

Lodestar Trio’s Bach To Folk

Angel Romero October 12, 2022 No Comments Baroque musicErik RydvallHardanger fiddleMax BaillienyckelharpaOlav Luksengård Mjelvawestern classical musicworld fusionworld music

Lodestar Trio – Bach To Folk (Naxos, 2022) Bach To Folk is the fascinating debut album by Lodestar Trio, a groundbreaking ensemble that includes Max…

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Muddy Waters At Newport 1960 Audiophile
Artist Profiles

Living the Blues

John Philpott October 11, 2022 1 Comment blues

AFTER perhaps years of only regional or even just local fame, global recognition arrived late for America’s blues pioneers during the middle of the last…

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East Nash Grass
Bluegrass

East Nash Grass Unveils New Single “Time At Hand”

World Music Central News Room October 11, 2022 No Comments BluegrassEast Nash Grassworld music

Nashville-based band East Nash Grass have a new single titled “Time At Hand” (Mountain Fever Records). The song was written by band member Harry Clark,…

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