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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 Quesaco? by Paris Combo
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Parisian Pop with Danceable Global Beats

Angel Romero May 9, 2022 No Comments Paris Combo

French band Paris Combo has released a new album titled “Quesaco?” (What is all this?) on Six Degrees Records. Although the quintet is marketed to…

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cover of the album Echo by Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita Echo
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‘Dimanche’, New single from Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita

Angel Romero May 8, 2022 No Comments Catrin FinchSeckou Keitaworld music

Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita have released the single ‘Dimanche’ extracted from the duo’s upcoming album Echo (bendigedig). Dimanche (Sunday in French) is not just…

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cover of the single Quant'Ave by Folkatomik
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Folkatomik Unveils Quant’Ave Music Video

World Music Central News Room May 7, 2022 1 Comment Folkatomikfolktronicaglobal electronicaItalian musicworld fusion

Italian folktronica act Folkatomik has released “Quant’Ave”(How Much) on video. The song will appear in the band’s upcoming debut album “Polaris” (Italy Sona). Folkatomik is…

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the four members of Grupo Rebolu in 2021 - photo by Michael G. Stewart
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Artist Profiles: Rebolú

Angel Romero May 6, 2022 No Comments Afro-ColombianColombian musicRebolúUnited States of America

Colombian roots band Rebolú was formed by Ronald Polo and Morris Cañate, two Colombian musicians living in New York City. The two artists initially met…

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África Negra - Antologia Vol. 1
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Irresistible Pan-African Fusion from São Tomé and Príncipe

Angel Romero May 6, 2022 No Comments África NegraAfrican musicSao Tomean musicworld fusion

África Negra – Antologia Vol. 1 (Bongo Joe Records, 2022) The Bongo Joe Records label has been focusing on the music of Sao Tome and…

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cover of the album Songs of the Naxi of Southwest China by He Jinhua
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Songs of the Naxi of Southwest China

Angel Romero May 5, 2022 No Comments Chinese musicHe JinhuaNaxi music

He Jinhua – Songs of the Naxi of Southwest China (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2022). Songs of the Naxi of Southwest China is the first collection…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: África Negra

Angel Romero May 4, 2022 No Comments África NegraSao Tome and PrincipeSao Tomean musicworld fusion

Conjunto África Negra was conceived in the early 1970s, when a butcher from the town of São Tomé (the capital city of the island nation…

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cover of the album First Home by TC & The Groove Family
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Afrobeat Outfit TC & The Groove Family Announces “First Home”

Angel Romero May 4, 2022 No Comments AfrobeatTC & The Grooveworld fusionworld music

“First Home” is the title of the new album from British ensemble TC & The Groove Family. Release date is June 10, 2022. The cross-genre…

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Jake Savona in Egrem Studio Photo by Lara Merrington
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Mista Savona

Angel Romero May 3, 2022 No Comments Cuban musicDubMista SavonaReggaeson cubanoworld fusionworld music

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Jake Dominic Savona was born in Melbourne, Australia. He fell in love with the music of Jamaica and released a series of…

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Flamenco Spotlight, May 2022

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2022 No Comments Festival Flamenco MadridFestival Internacional del Cante de las MinasFlamencoManuel de AngustiasRosario La Tremendita

Rosario La Tremendita Wins Best Flamenco Album at MIN Award Vocalist and bassist Rosario La Tremendita’s recording “Tremenda” won the 2022 MIN Award for Best…

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