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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

Events

Afro Roots Fest Free Event at Islamorada in Florida

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2021 No Comments Afro Roots Fest

South Florida’s Afro Roots Fest will present two shows May 29-30, 2021 at Islamorada’s Morada Way Arts & Cultural District in the Florida Keys. The…

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New CDs and digital releases

Bhajan, New Album from Bagga Khan

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2021 No Comments Bagga KhanbhajanIndian music

Amarrass Records has announced the release of the album Bhajan from Indian artist Bagga Khan. Hindu bhajans are performed on celebrations such as weddings. Bagga…

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Celebrated Reggae Artists Sly & Robbie to Release New Album “Red Hills Road”

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2021 No Comments dancehall reggaeJamaican musickuminamentoSly & Robbie

Legendary Jamaican artists Sly & Robbie are set to release a new album titled “Red Hills Road” on May 21, 2021 in the United States,…

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Music videos

Cecilia Gauna Unveils “Rosa del Desierto” Music Video

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2021 No Comments Argentine musicCecilia Gauna

Acclaimed Argentine artist Cecilia Gauna has unveiled a new music video featuring the single “Rosa del Desierto“. The track appears on Gauna’s recent album “Delfines.”…

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Cuban Artist Miriela Zaré Announces Debut Album

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2021 No Comments

Miriela Cañizares, better known artistically as Miriela Zaré, has announced the release of her debut album titled “En mi Renacer” (Tumi Music). Miriela was born…

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Awards

Still Life Wins 2020 Andrea Parodi World Music Award

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2021 No Comments Andrea Parodi AwardsStill Lifeworld music

The band Still Life from Barcelona, Spain is the winner of the 2020 Premio Andrea Parodi (Andrea Parodi Award), a European contest focused on world…

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Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori Announces The Voices and Bridges

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2021 1 Comment Ehsan MatooriMiddle Eastern musicPersian musicworld fusionworld music

Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori has announced the release of a new album titled The Voices and Bridges, scheduled for release July 16 release on the…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Christine Salem

Angel Romero May 15, 2021 No Comments Christine Salemmaloya

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Christine Salem was born on December 20, 1971 in Saint-Denis, Reunion Island. Christine Salem started singing at the age of eight, and…

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Artist Profiles: Vigen Hovsepyan

Angel Romero May 15, 2021 No Comments Armenian musicVigen Hovsepyanworld fusionworld music

Vigen Hovsepyan is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of Armenian origin. A self-taught musician, he plays guitar, duduk, darbuka, bendir, and cajón. Born in 1987, Hovsepyan…

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Cuba’s Las Flores del Changüí Unveil “Cuidao con la Lengua” Single

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2021 No Comments changüíCuban musicLas Flores del Changüí

Cuban changüí band Las Flores del Changüí have released a new music video titled “Cuidao con la Lengua” (Careful with the tongue). The song will…

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