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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.
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    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.
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    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

New CDs and digital releases

Reissue of Ali Farka Touré’s ‘Red’ Album

World Music Central News Room April 5, 2021 No Comments Ali Farka Tourédesert bluesMalian music

The album Red from legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré was reissued in March 2021, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Ali Farka Toure’s death…

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Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Unveil New Track “Elyne Road”

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2021 No Comments koraMalian musicToumani Diabate

Malian kora maestro Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra are debuting the musical piece “Elyne Road,” the third piece track extracted from their trailblazing…

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Events

Cante Flamenco, From Madrid to Heaven

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2021 No Comments FlamencoLucas CarmonaSaúl Quirós

SGAE Foundation’s series dedicated to flamenco singers will begin on Tuesday, April 6. The double bill will showcase the talent from Madrid, with the subtitle…

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New CDs and digital releases

Celina da Piedade Releases Live Album

World Music Central News Room April 3, 2021 No Comments Celina Da PiedadePortuguese music

Acclaimed vocalist and accordionist Celina da Piedade, one of the most recognized singer-songwriters in Portuguese roots music, has released a live album. “Celina da Piedade…

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Malva Vela & Lin Cortés Release ‘Malva Marina’ Video

World Music Central News Room April 2, 2021 No Comments FlamencoLin CortésMalva VelaSpanish music

Upcoming singer, actress and painter Malva Vela (Madrid, Spain) and singer-songwriter and guitarist Lin Cortés (Cordoba, Spain) have released a music video featuring their ‘Malva…

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Album reviews

Burkina Hakili, a Joyful Celebration of the Musical Diversity of Burkina Faso

Angel Romero April 2, 2021 2 Comments African musicBurkinabe musicKady Diarra

Kady Diarra – Burkina Hakili (Lamastrock, 2021) Burkina Hakili is the third album from excellent singer-songwriter Kady Diarra. The album was recorded   in a garden…

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Warsaw Village Band Hits Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2021

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2021 No Comments Transglobal World Music ChartWarsaw Village Bandworld music

The album Uwodzenie/Waterduction from Polish ensemble Warsaw Village Band is the the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2021. Transglobal…

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Charts

Warsaw Village Band Repeats Number 1 at World Music Charts Europe in April 2021

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2021 No Comments Warsaw Village Bandworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album Uwodzenie/Waterduction by Polish act Warsaw Village Band is once more the top recording at the World Music Charts Europe in April 2021. April…

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New CDs and digital releases

Lalala Napoli Celebrates Neapolitan Roots and Trance on Cavalluccio

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2021 No Comments Italian musicLalala Napolitarantellas

Cavalluccio is the new album from French band Lalala Napoli. The ensemble is led by accordionist and vocalist François Castiello, who has Italian roots. Castiello…

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VAN Quartet Releases ‘Return’

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2021 1 Comment Armenian musicVAN Quartetworld jazz

Armenian music ensemble VAN Quartet has a new album titled “Return.” The ensemble performs a combination of jazz and Armenian music. The lineup includes Armenian…

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