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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

Cover of the album Recalibrate by Eccodek
Album reviews

Rekindling Eccodek’s Spark

Angel Romero June 3, 2022 No Comments Andrew McPhersonEccodekIndian musicMiddle Eastern musicworld fusionworld music

Eccodek – Recalibrate (Big Mind/Six Degrees, 2022) “Recalibrate” is the new album from Canadian world fusion band Eccodek. Just like Transglobal Underground and similar groups,…

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Cover of the boxed set The Admiralty Lights by Al Stewart
New CDs and digital releases

Mammoth 50 Disc Boxed Set Presents the Work of British Folk-Rock Star Al Stewart

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2022 No Comments Al Stewartfolk-rock

“The Admiralty Lights” (Madfish) is a new 50 CD boxed set highlighting the career of British folk-rock singer-songwriter Al Stewart. Al Stewart’s sixty-year career in…

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Ramazan Sesler
Album reviews

Turkish clarinet Virtuoso Ramazan Sesler

Angel Romero June 2, 2022 No Comments clarinetGypsy musicRamazan SeslerRoma musicTurkeyTurkish musicworld music

Turkish clarinet maestro Ramazan Sesler grew up in a family of acclaimed Gypsy (Roma) musicians. He is the son of Selim Sesler, one of the…

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Folkatomik
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Folkatomik

Angel Romero June 2, 2022 No Comments FolkatomikfolktronicaItalian musicworld fusionworld music

Folkatomik is an Italian folktronica quartet with several identities. Guitarist, DJ and producer, Daniele Li Bassi has worked with various labels including EMI, Warner Music,…

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Antonio Castrignanó
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Antonio Castrignanó

Angel Romero June 2, 2022 No Comments Antonio CastrignanóItalian musicItalytarantaworld fusionworld music

Multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Antonio Castrignanó was born in 1977 in Galatina in the Province of Lecce in Apulia, southeastern Italy. Castrignanó’s musical career started…

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Cover of the album Beja Power! by Noori & his Dorpa Band
Album reviews

Fantastic Introduction to Beja Music

Angel Romero June 2, 2022 No Comments African musicBeja musicNoori & his Dorpa BandSudanese musicworld fusionworld music

Noori & his Dorpa Band – Beja Power! (Ostinato Records, 2022) “Beja Power!” presents the captivating music of Noori & his Dorpa Band, an ensemble…

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Cover of the album Timbuktu by Oumou Sangaré
Charts

Oumou Sangaré Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022

World Music Central News Room June 1, 2022 No Comments African musicMalian musicOumou SangaréWassulu musicworld music

The album “Timbuktu” by Malian world music star Oumou Sangaré has reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022. “Timbuktu” celebrates…

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Charts

Ana Alcaide Reaches #1 at World Music Charts Europe in June 2022

World Music Central News Room June 1, 2022 No Comments Ana AlcaidenyckelharpaSpainSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

The album Ritual from Spanish multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Ana Alcaide is the number 1 recording at the World Music Charts Europe in June 2022.…

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Noura Mint Seymali- Photo by Bechir Malum
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Noura Mint Seymali

Angel Romero May 31, 2022 No Comments ardinMauritaniaMauritanian musicNoura Mint Seymaliworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Noura Mint Seymali – Photo by Bechir Malum) Noura Mint Seymali is a nationally beloved star in Mauritania and one of its most…

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Nancy Vieira - Photo by Rita Carmo
Artist Profiles

Nancy Vieira, A Singer Deeply Grounded in Cape Verdean Tradition

Angel Romero May 31, 2022 1 Comment African musicCape VerdeCape Verdean musicGuinea BissaumornaNancy VieiraPortugalPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Nancy Vieira – Photo by Rita Carmo) Nancy Vieira was born in 1975 in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to Cape Verdean parents. She later relocated…

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