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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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    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

Charts

Džambo Aguševi Orchestra Reaches Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2020

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2020 No Comments Balkan musicbrass bandDžambo Aguševi OrchestraMacedonian music

The album Brasses for the Masses from Macedonian brass band Džambo Aguševi Orchestra tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2020. The ensemble from…

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Obituaries

Afrobeat Legend Tony Allen Dies at 79

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2020 No Comments AfrobeatAfrojazzNigerian musicTony Allenworld music

Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer and masterful drummer Tony Allen died in Paris on Thursday, April 30, 2020 of a heart attack. He was 79. Tony Allen…

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Charts

The album Old Wow by Sam Lee Tops the World Music Charts Europe May 2020

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2020 No Comments English Folk musicSam Leeworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

Old Wow by English singer-songwriter Sam Lee is the number one album in the World Music Charts Europe in May 2020. Old Wow is a…

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New CDs and digital releases

Italian Band Teres Aoutes String Band Releases Courenta & Cadillac

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2020 No Comments Italian musicTeres Aoutes String Band

Piedmontese act Teres Aoutes String Band has just released an album titled “Courenta & Cadillac” (WMusic Italia). The ensemble continues to perform its original reinterpretation…

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New CDs and digital releases

Vigen Hovsepyan to Release Live in Paris 2017

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2020 No Comments Armenian musicVigen Hovsepyan

Contemporary Armenian folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Vigen Hovsepyan is set to release a new album titled Live in Paris 2017 on May 5, 2020. He…

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Album reviews

The Modern Musical Poetry of Terez Sliman

Angel Romero April 29, 2020 No Comments Palestinian musicTerez Sliman

Terez Sliman – When the Waves (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 2020) Palestinian singer-songwriter and composer Terez Sliman creates modern music in Arabic, combining pop hooks, electronic dance…

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General News

Remix Contest of Les Amazones d’Afrique Song ‘Love’

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2020 No Comments African musicLes Amazones d'Afrique

West African musical collective Les Amazones d’Afrique is inviting the public to remix their recent single ‘Love’, extracted from their recent album Amazones Power. The…

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General News

Sheila Chandra Provides Free Download of Upcoming Book in Response to COVID-19 Emergency

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2020 No Comments Indian musicSheila Chandra

British world music icon Sheila Chandra has made available a free digital download of her upcoming book ‘How to Live like an Artist’ on her…

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New CDs and digital releases

Venezuelan Band La Gallera Social Club to Release Trópico Salvaje

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2020 No Comments La Gallera Social ClubVenezuelan music

La Gallera Social Club, a Venezuelan duo from Maracaibo, has announced the release of its new album, Trópico Salvaje (Tortuga Music). The release date is…

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Interviews

Interview with Riveting Cellist and World Music Explorer Matthieu Saglio

Angel Romero April 27, 2020 No Comments celloFlamencoMatthieu Saglioworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Composer and cellist Matthieu Saglio has released a solo album titled El Camino de los Vientos (ACT Music, 2020). Saglio has been making exquisite music…

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