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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 Ardile by Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble
New CDs and digital releases

Argile, the Latest from Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicLakhdar HanouMiddle Eastern musicworld fusion

“Argile” (clay) is the new album from Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble, led by French-Algerian ud player Lakhdar Hanou.  This time, the ensemble turns its attention towards…

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cover of the album Immortal Tradition by Finnish band Ritva Nero
Music videos

Finnish Folk Metal Band Ritva Nero Releases Video from Immortal Tradition

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2022 No Comments Finnish musicRitva Nero

Finnish band Ritva Nero, described as a folk metal act, has a new album titled “Immortal Tradition“. The band has released a music video of…

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cover of the album A la manera artesana by Vigüela
New CDs and digital releases

Vigüela’s Artisan Way

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2022 1 Comment Castilian folk musicCastilla-La ManchaSpanish musicVigüela

Spanish folk ensemble Vigüela has a new album titled “A la manera artesana” (In the artisan way) scheduled for release in February 2022. The new…

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Rokia Koné
Music videos

Rokia Koné Unveils New Video, ‘Kurunba’

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2022 No Comments Malian musicRokia Koné

Rising Malian artist Rokia Koné has released another new video titled ‘Kurunba‘. The song will appear in Koné’s upcoming album “Bamanan“. On ‘Kurunba’, Rokia sings…

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cover of Summerheat by Bill King
New CDs and digital releases

Bill King’s Summerheat Reissue, Where Reggae Meets 1970s Strings

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments Bill KingReggae

The 1979 single Summerheat by Bill King is available again as a reissue on the 7 Arts label. The tune combines reggae beats, 1970s soul…

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María Terremoto
Events

Flamenco Week at Expo Dubai 2020

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments FlamencoMaria Terremoto

Flamenco music and dance will be the highlight January 18-27 at the World Expo Dubai 2020 (which is taking place in 2021 and 2022). The…

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Events

Simon Shaheen with the Near Eastern Music Ensemble to Perform in Manhattan

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicSimon Shaheen

The World Music Institute (WMI) will present Simon Shaheen with the Near Eastern Music Ensemble on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Kaufman Music Center in…

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Kiran Ahluwalia and her band at Globalfest 2022
Concert reviews

Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022, Day 3

Angel Romero January 22, 2022 No Comments Al Bilali SoudanbaglamaglobalFEST 2022Kel Tamashek musicKiran AhluwaliaTiny Desk meets globalFESTTuareg musicTufan DerinceTufan Derince Groupworld fusionworld music

The final set of Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022 showcases took place on Thursday, January 20 at 8:00 p.m. This was an outstanding set featuring…

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Elza Soares
Obituaries

Brazilian Music Icon Elza Soares Dies at 91

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2022 1 Comment Brazilian musicElza Soaressamba

Legendary Brazilian samba and jazz vocalist Elza Soares passed away on January 20, 2022. She had a long career, that spanned decades, performing samba, jazz…

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Héctor “Tito” Matos
Obituaries

Influential Puerto Rican Percussionist Héctor “Tito” Matos Dies at 53

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2022 5 Comments Héctor “Tito” MatospanderoPuerto Rican music

Acclaimed percussionist, educator, and Puerto Rican culture disseminator Héctor “Tito” Matos passed away on January 18, 2022. Tito Matos specialized in performing and promoting two…

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