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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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Featured News

  • 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.
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    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Keb Mo

Angel Romero December 9, 2021 No Comments bluesKeb' MoUnited States of America

Keb’ Mo’ is a guitarist and singer with a style that includes sweet country blues juke-joint jive up-tempo rhythm and blues and jazz pop. His…

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Aire Recreates the traditional Dances of Porto de Mós

World Music Central News Room December 9, 2021 No Comments AiresPortuguese music

Portuguese folk band Aire has released Danças de Porto de Mós (Sons Vadios, 2021), an album based on traditional dances from the municipality of Porto…

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cover of Roots of Creation's album Dub Free or Die Vol. 1
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December 2021 Reggae Roundup

World Music Central News Room December 8, 2021 No Comments Artikal Sound SystemJonQuanNilotika Cultural EnsembleQueen IfricaReggaeRomain VirgoRoots of CreationRoyal BluStevie CultureTarrus RileyU-Roy

Stevie Culture Mista Savona Presents Havana Meets Kingston has released a single titled “Solutions (We Can Do It)” (Cumbancha) featuring Jamaican reggae star Stevie Culture.…

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Russian World Music Chart Announces Top-20 Russian World Music Albums in 2021

World Music Central News Room December 7, 2021 2 Comments Russian folk musicRussian World Music Chartworld fusionworld music

The Russian World Music Chart (RWMC), Russia’s first world music chart, has revealed the top 20 Russian world music albums of 2021. A total of…

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Tuareg Band Imarhan Releases New Single “Tamiditin”

World Music Central News Room December 6, 2021 No Comments Algerian musicdesert bluesImarhanTuareg music

Tuareg quintet Imarhan has released a song titled “Tamiditin (feat. Japonais)” from its third studio album, Aboogi, scheduled for release on January 28th, 2022 on…

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Azymuth bassist Alex Malheiros Releases Tempos Futuros

World Music Central News Room December 5, 2021 No Comments Alex MalheirosBrazilian musicfunksambasamba-funkworld fusion

Alex Malheiros, the bass player of Brazil’s acclaimed fusion band Azymuth has released his first solo album in over a decade. Produced by Daniel Maunick…

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Asgeir Asgeirsson Releases Icelandic Folksongs Trilogy Vol 1-3

World Music Central News Room December 4, 2021 No Comments Asgeir AsgeirssonIcelandic musicworld fusion

Icelandic multi-instrumentalist and composer Asgeir Asgeirsson has released the boxed set “Icelandic Folksongs Trilogy Vol. 1-3” on the Sanga label. Number 1 is titled “Two…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Flamenco pianist Andrés Barrios

Angel Romero December 3, 2021 No Comments Andrés BarriosFlamencoflamenco jazzflamenco pianoSpain

Flamenco pianist Andrés Barrios Navarro was born in Utrera (Seville). Since he was a child he was attracted to flamenco. A classically trained artist, Andrés…

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flamenco guitarist Álvaro Martinete playing guitar
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Artist Profiles: Álvaro Martinete

Angel Romero December 3, 2021 No Comments Álvaro MartineteFlamencoSpain

Acclaimed flamenco guitarist Álvaro Martinete was born in Granada in 1995. At an early age, he was deeply attracted to flamenco and the guitar. With…

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flamenco singer Antonio “El Turry” - photo by Antonio Alay
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Artist Profiles: Antonio “El Turry”

Angel Romero December 3, 2021 No Comments Antonio “El Turry”FlamencoSpain

Flamenco singer Antonio “El Turry” was born in Almuñécar (Granada province). He is the son of guitarist Ricardo de la Juana and flamenco dancer Rosa…

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