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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Bríghde Chaimbeul

Angel Romero August 29, 2020 No Comments bagpipeBrighde ChaimbeulScotlandScottish musicUnited Kingdom

Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul was born in Sleat on the Isle of Skye, Scotland in 1998. She is a native Gaelic speaker and came up with…

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Interviews

Interview with Rising Kenyan Artist Fadhilee Itulya

Angel Romero August 28, 2020 2 Comments African musicFadhilee ItulyaKenyan music

Kenyan musician Fadhilee Itulya has released his first album titled Kwetu. Fadhilee Itulya is one of the rising talents from East Africa. He also presents…

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Obituaries

Acclaimed Assamese Folk Musician Archana Mahanta Dies at 72

World Music Central News Room August 28, 2020 No Comments Archana MahantaIndian music

Celebrated Indian folk singer Archana Mahanta died on Thursday, August 27, 2020.  She was 72. Mahanta was one of the leading folk singers in the…

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Album reviews

The Wonderful Experimental Folk of The Rheingans Sisters

Angel Romero August 27, 2020 No Comments English Folk musicfiddleThe Rheingans Sisters

The Rheingans Sisters – Receiver (bendigedig, 2020) The Rheingans Sisters are one of the rising stars the English folk music scene. Rowan and Anna Rheingans…

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Events

Arabesques Festival Returns to Montpellier in September 2020

World Music Central News Room August 27, 2020 No Comments Arabesques FestivalBab L’ BluzOrchestre National de Barbès

The Arabesques Festival will take place from September 8 to 20, 2020 in Montpellier, France. The festival specializes in traditional and contemporary music from the…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: The Rheingans Sisters

Angel Romero August 27, 2020 No Comments English Folk musicfiddleThe Rheingans Sisters

Rowan and Anna Rheingans, The Rheingans Sisters, grew up in the Derbyshire (UK) town of Grindleford. The sisters lived in an environment surrounded by traditional…

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Triangle Music

UNC-TV to Host Virtual Concert Series with North Carolina Museum of Art and Come Hear NC

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2020 No Comments Chatham County LineDiali Cissokho & Kaira BaDreamroot

Offstage Live: Music at the Museum is a series of four live, streaming concerts that will present some of North Carolina’s top musical talent from…

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New Releases

Burak Malcok Unveils Rebirth

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2020 No Comments Burak MalcokneyTurkish music

Turkish musician Burak Malcok has released a track titled “Rebirth” on Gloss Musik. The new recording features Malcok performing the ney (end blown flute) along…

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General News

Global Music Match to Launch in 2020

World Music Central News Room August 25, 2020 No Comments Global Music Match

Folk Alliance International has announced a partnership with 13 music export organizations from around the world for an industry “first” nine-week program called Global Music…

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New CDs and digital releases

Selma Uamusse Releases Liwoningo

World Music Central News Room August 25, 2020 No Comments Mozambican musicSelma Uamusse

Mozambican vocalist Selma Uamusse has a new album titled Liwoningo on the Ao Sul do Mundo label. This is Selma Uamusse’s second recording. “Liwoningo” means…

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