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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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    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

New CDs and digital releases

Kora album ‘Kairaba Jabi’ from Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2020 No Comments Dembo KonteGambian musicKausu KuyatehkoraSenegalese music

The Ghosts From The Basement label has reissued Kairaba Jabi, the kora duet album by Dembo Konte (Gambia) and Kausu Kuyateh (Senegal). This is a…

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New Films

Norwegian Folk Group Wardruna Uncovers Music Video for New Single “Lyfjaberg”

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2020 No Comments Nordic musicNorwegian musicWardruna

Nordic folk band Wardruna has unveiled its new single titled “Lyfjaberg.” The Norwegian group had to postpone the release of its new album Kvitravn to…

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Brazil’s Céu Unveils New Single “Forçar o Verão”

World Music Central News Room June 7, 2020 No Comments Brazilian musicCeu

Latin GRAMMY award winning Brazilian vocalist and composer Céu has just released her new single “Forçar o Verão“, from her upcoming fifth studio album APKÁ!…

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Moroccan-French band Bab L’ Bluz Reveals Nayda

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2020 No Comments Bab L’ BluzMoroccan music

Moroccan-French four-piece act, Bab L’ Bluz, has released Nayda (Real World Records) in digital format. The physical editions on CD and LP will be available…

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Clay G Releases debut Reggae Album Forged in Fyah

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2020 1 Comment Clay GReggae

Reggae artist Clay G has released his debut reggae album, Forged in Fyah. The album features guests such as Peetah Morgan (of Morgan Heritage), Tony…

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Album reviews

Irresistible Colombian Accordion from Beto Jamaica

Angel Romero June 6, 2020 No Comments Beto JamaicaColombian musiccumbiavallenato

Beto Jamaica – Rey de Mi Folclor Vallenato y Cumbia Colombiana (OM Producciones Music, 2020) Alberto Jamaica Larrota, better known as Beto Jamaica, is one…

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Alhousseini Anivolla & Girum Mezmur to Release Afropentatonism

World Music Central News Room June 5, 2020 No Comments Alhousseini Anivolladesert bluesEthiojazzEthiopian musicGirum Mezmur

Alhousseini Anivolla & Girum Mezmur have put together a pan-African All-Star band that combines two cultures. Desert blues musician Alhousseini Anivolla (Niger) collaborates with Ethio-jazz…

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Album reviews

Unearthed Old Time Gem featuring Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton

Angel Romero June 4, 2020 2 Comments Doc WatsonGaither Carltonold time

Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton – Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2020) Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton is a fine album of…

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New Films

Andres Barrios and Nai Barghouti Release new version of Concierto de Aranjuez

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2020 2 Comments Andres BarriosArabic musicNai BarghoutiSpanish music

Acclaimed Spanish flamenco jazz pianist Andrés Barrios and Palestinian vocalist Nai Barghouti have recorded a magnificent version of the popular classical music piece El Concierto…

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New Releases

Matasuna Records Reissues Songs from Angolan Musician Chalo Correia

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2020 No Comments Angolan musicChalo Correia

Matasuna Records has reissued two songs from the debut album of Angolan musician Chalo Correia on a 7-inch. Even though the album was originally released…

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