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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.
    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

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Alienda Breathes New Life Into Asturian Traditions with Spirited Debut

Angel Romero September 30, 2025 No Comments AliendaAsturian musicCeltic musicSpanish musicworld music

Alienda – Alienda (self-release, 2023) Alienda was the noteworthy debut album of Alienda, a contemporary folk band from Asturias in northern Spain. The band’s sound…

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The single cover for Resiste by Chambao x Green Valley shows two people mid-jump on a rocky beach, radiating joy and energy. The title RESISTE appears in large glowing turquoise letters, while the artists’ names are written in a white script beneath it.
Music videos

Chambao and Green Valley Unveil Joint Single “Resiste”

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2025 No Comments ChambaoFlamencoGreen Valleyworld fusionworld music

Chambao teams with Spanish reggae outfit Green Valley on the new single “Resiste” (Resist), a collaboration that mixes Chambao’s signature flamenco chill with reggae, and…

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Eljuri - Así es el Mundo cover artwork. A photo of eljuri playing guitar.
Album reviews

Guitar Riffs And Rights: Artivist Eljuri Presents “Así Es El Mundo”

Iliana Cabrera September 29, 2025 1 Comment Cuban musicEcuadorian musicEljuriFlamencoworld fusionworld music

Eljuri – Así es el Mundo (Manovill Records, 2025) New York-based Hispanic singer, guitarist, and activist Cecilia Villar Eljuri has recently released Así Es El…

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The Alma y Jaleo logo features a circular design with a deep blue background. On the right, a stylized profile of a woman with an orange face, black hair, and a red flower appears to be singing. The words “ALMA” (in cream), “Y” (in green), and “JALEO” (in red) curve around the circle.
Events

Flamenco Meets Innovation at Alma y Jaleo Festival in Valladolid

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2025 No Comments Alma y JaleoFlamencoworld music

Valladolid will host a new celebration of flamenco on November 22, 2025, when Alma y Jaleo takes over the Plaza de Toros de Arroyo Esfera.…

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Fraderita standing next to a flamenco guitar
Artist Profiles

Fraderita, Rising Flamenco Rumba Star

Angel Romero September 28, 2025 No Comments FlamencoFraderitaworld music

Fraderita is a singer from Madrid who has revolutionized the Spanish rumba and flamenco pop music scene. His soulful, message-filled lyrics have sold out every…

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Raule resting his head on his hand.
Artist Profiles

Raule, Purveyor of Flamenco, Pop, and Funk

Angel Romero September 28, 2025 No Comments FlamencofunkRauleworld fusionworld music

Raule (Raúl Rubiales, Jerez de la Frontera, 1984) is an independent musician, composer, and singer who fuses flamenco, pop, and funk. He began his solo…

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The album cover for "Prado… Vive!" by Raúl Gutiérrez and His Cuban Big Band features a dancer in red and orange on the right side, arms raised. On the left, fragmented cutouts reveal the smiling face and suit of a man. The background carries swirling lines in green and beige. The title "Prado… Vive!" appears in large red and brown lettering, while the artist’s name sits at the top in red and black text.
Album reviews

Mambo Royalty, Reloaded

Iliana Cabrera September 28, 2025 No Comments Cuban musicRaúl GutiérrezRaúl Gutiérrez and his Cuban Big Bandworld music

Raúl Gutiérrez and His Cuban Band – Prado… Vive! (Cugate Clásicos Latinos, 2021) Raúl Gutiérrez and His Cuban Band celebrate Pérez Prado’s legacy on Prado……

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Mystic firm reggae free my mind cover artwork. A photo of the artist.
Music videos Single reviews

Liberating Reggae

Tom Orr September 27, 2025 No Comments Anthony BJamaican musicMystic FirmReggaeworld music

French producer Mystic Firm enlists veteran Jamaican artist Anthony B to provide commanding lead vocals on “Reggae Free My Mind,” which goes a long way…

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Mondo Chôro - Forjando O Caminho cover artwork. A photo of the ensemble on stage.
Album reviews

Mondo Chôro Live, Loud, And Local

Iliana Cabrera September 27, 2025 No Comments Brazilian musicchoroMondo Chôroworld music

Mondo Chôro – Forjando O Caminho (self-release, 2025) The first live album from the Spanish/Brazilian/Chilean/German quartet Mondo Chôro, Forjando O Caminho (Forging the Path), lands…

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Yilian Cañizares - Photo by Franck Socha. Yilian holding her fiddle.
Music videos

Yilian Cañizares Releases Blooming Single “Vamos A Florecer” With Momi Maiga

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2025 No Comments Cuban musicworld musicYilian Cañizares

(headline image: Yilian Cañizares – Photo by Franck Socha) Cuban-Swiss violinist, singer, and composer Yilian Cañizares has released a new single, “Vamos A Florecer” (we…

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