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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.
    Music videos

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

Musicport Festival 2019 Announces Day Tickets on Sale & New Additions to Line-up

World Music Central News Room July 9, 2019 No Comments Amira MedunjaninAziza BrahimMusicport FestivalReem KelaniWarsaw Village Bandworld music

World music and folk event Musicport Festival has released Tier 3 and day tickets together with new additions to the line-up: comedian John Hegley, Manic…

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Interviews

Dawn Avery: Performance as Prayer

Dorothy Johnson-Laird July 8, 2019 No Comments Dawn AverySufi music

In Dawn Avery’s recent album “Beloved,” her voice is strong and determined. Her songs are often slow and thoughtful. Her cello traces graceful circles around…

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Obituaries

João Gilberto, the Father of Bossa Nova Dies at 88

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2019 No Comments bossa novaBrazilian musicJoao Gilberto

Brazilian singer and vocalist João Gilberto died on Saturday, July 6th, 2019. Gilberto was one of the creators of bossa nova, a new musical genre…

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Events

Sufi Music Icon Abida Parveen to Perform in London

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2019 No Comments Abida ParveenghazalPakistani musicSufi music

Pakistani vocalist Abida Parveen is set to perform on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Barbican Hall in London. Abida Parveen is one of the greatest…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: The Unthanks

Angel Romero July 6, 2019 No Comments English Folk musicThe UnthanksUnited Kingdom

The Unthanks, from Tyneside, are one of the biggest names to come out of the English folk scene in the last years. The group was…

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Tour Announcements

Stephen “Ragga” Marley Begins Babylon By Bus Tour This Week

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2019 No Comments ReggaeStephen Marley

Following two acoustic U.S. tours over the last year, GRAMMY-winning reggae musician Stephen “Ragga” Marley is back on the road again, this time accompanied by…

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Events

From Bamako to Birmingham, Amadou & Mariam and the Blind Boys of Alabama in London

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2019 No Comments

Malian husband and wife Afropop stars Amadou & Mariam and American multi Grammy Award-winning soulful gospel group the Blind Boys of Alabama are set to…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Mama Sana

Angel Romero July 5, 2019 No Comments MadagascarMalagasy musicMama Sanavaliha

Singer-songwriter and valiha musician Mama Sana was born in 1900 in Madagascar. She was a charismatic artist, dressed in traditional clothing with coins braided into…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Achu Normad

Angel Romero July 5, 2019 No Comments Achu NormadbikutsiCameroonCameroonian musicmakossa

Ndifor Achu, better known as Achu Normad, was born on April 10, 1988 in Cameroon. He grew up in the village of Mankon in Bamenda,…

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Album reviews

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live at WOMAD 1985 and Night Song Reissue

TJ Nelson July 5, 2019 No Comments Nusrat Fateh Ali KhanPakistani musicqawwaliworld fusion

“Nusrat was one of the greatest singer of our time. When his singing takes off, his voice embodies soulfulness and spirituality like no othe,” Peter…

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