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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).…

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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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  • Album reviews

    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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    Todd Albright Makes Old Blues Songs Feel Fresh Again

    Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood (April 17, 2026 / Misfortune Records, 2026) Todd Albright’s Blues For Dexter Linwood finds the Detroit fingerpicker turning…

    Ryan Emmert March 28, 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.
    Music videos

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Obituaries

Acclaimed Jamaican Reggae and Dub Producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee Dies at 79

World Music Central News Room October 8, 2020 No Comments DubJamaican music

Highly influential reggae producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee, a cornerstone of Jamaican music, passed away on October 6, 2020. Edward O’Sullivan Lee was born in the…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: María José Llergo

Angel Romero October 8, 2020 1 Comment FlamencoMaría José LlergoSpain

Flamenco singer María José Llergo was born in Córdoba, Spain in 1994. She dazzles audiences by taking tradition to unexplored paths. Her voice is full…

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Music videos

BandAdriatica Releases Odissea Music Video

World Music Central News Room October 8, 2020 No Comments BandadriaticaItalian music

Italian ensemble BandAdriatica has released a music video of the song Odissea, title track of the band’s latest album. The piece includes two special guests,…

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Album reviews

Delightful Jazz Guitar Versions of Jobim Classics

Angel Romero October 7, 2020 1 Comment Albarebossa nova

Albare – Albare Plays Jobim (Alfi Records, 2020) Albare Plays Jobim presents exquisite instrumental jazz guitar versions of Jobim’s bossa nova classics. Albare (Albert Dadon)…

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Papa Rosko Launches Folsom Prison Blues Music Video Featuring Toots Hibbert

World Music Central News Room October 7, 2020 No Comments Papa RoskoReggae

American musician Papa Rosko has released a new single titled, “Folsom Prison Blues” featuring the late late reggae star Toots Hibbert. “Folsom Prison Blues” will…

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Interviews

Interview with Frigg’s Mandolinist Petri Prauda

Angel Romero October 6, 2020 No Comments fiddleFinnish musicFrigg

Extraordinary Finnish fiddle band Frigg is celebrating its 20th anniversary with yet another fantastic album titled FriXX. The band’s mandolinist talked to us about Frigg’s…

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Music videos

Folklore Urbano NYC Unveils Black Is Beautiful Video

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2020 No Comments Folklore Urbano NYCsalsa

Folklore Urbano NYC has released “Black is Beautiful” with the support of El Museo del Barrio. “Black is Beautiful” is the first single of the…

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New Releases

Jupiter & Okwess Release ‘Abalegele Gale’ Single with Preservation Hall Jazz Band

World Music Central News Room October 5, 2020 No Comments Congolese musicJupiter & OkwessPreservation Hall Jazz Band

Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess has released a single titled “Abalegele Gale.” The song is a collaboration with American band Preservation Hall Jazz Band from…

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New CDs and digital releases

Malika Tirolien Releases First Single from Upcoming Album

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2020 No Comments BokanteGuadeloupean musicMalika Tirolienworld music

Guadeloupean vocalist, songwriter, pianist and producer Malika Tirolien has released a single titled “Rise.” The song will appear in her upcoming album ‘Higher,’ schedule for…

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Events

Live Flamenco Returns to Madrid with Antonio Reyes and Diego Del Morao Concert

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2020 No Comments Antonio ReyesCírculo Flamenco de MadridDiego del MoraoFlamenco

Despite the COVID-19 restrictions set in place in Madrid at this time, live flamenco will return to the Spanish capital on Thursday, October 8, 2020…

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