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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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  • 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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Matuto

Angel Romero June 18, 2019 No Comments bluesBrazilian musicMatutoUnited States of America

Matuto is a blues and Brazilian music collective based in New York City. Guitarist Clay Ross and accordionist Rob Curto formed the band in 2009.…

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Artist Profiles: Cha Wa

Angel Romero June 18, 2019 No Comments Cha WafunkLouisiana musicNew Orleans

New Orleans brass band Cha Wa was created in 2014 by bandleader and drummer Joe Gelini. Gelini was attracted by the Mardi Gras Indians tradition.…

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Events

Carnegie Hall Announces Free World Music and Classical Concerts at Bryant Park in New York

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2019 No Comments Cha WaEileen IversHarlem QuartetLe Vent du NordMatuto

Carnegie Hall has announced a series of free concerts on Fridays at Bryant Park, July 12 – August 9, 2019. The five concerts will present…

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A Thrilling Night of Modern Cajun Music

Angel Romero June 17, 2019 No Comments accordionCajun musicSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys – 30 Years Live (Valcour Records, 2019) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys celebrated its 30th anniversary with an…

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Artist Profiles: Refugees for Refugees

Angel Romero June 15, 2019 No Comments Afghan musicArabic musicBelgiumRefugees for RefugeesTibetan musicworld music

Refugees for Refugees is a Belgium-based ensemble that includes musicians from Syria, Tibet, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Belgium who are united by their aspiration to…

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Artist Profiles: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino

Angel Romero June 15, 2019 1 Comment Alessia TondoCanzoniere Grecanico SalentinochartEmanuele LicciGiancarlo PaglialungaGiulio BiancoItalian musicItalyMassimiliano MorabitoMauro DurantepizzicaSalento

Renowned Italian band Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino was created by writer Rina Durante in 1975. It is one of Italy’s most reputable and longest-standing traditional music…

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Events

Joe’s Pub in New York City Reveals Upcoming World Music Concerts

World Music Central News Room June 15, 2019 No Comments BarbezCanzoniere Grecanico SalentinoDayramir GonzálezMighty Sparrowworld musicYemen Blues

New York City venue Joe’s Pub will be presenting a diverse set of world music and jazz in the next weeks. Highlights include: Nnenna Ogwo…

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Moving Songs of Peace and Justice

Angel Romero June 14, 2019 No Comments BholojaBongeziwe MabandlaDavid BrozaIndia.ArieJackson BrowneKeb' MoMichael BreckerMira AwadNina Simonepeace songsPlaying for ChangeRichard BonaWyclef Jean

Various Artists – World Peace (Putumayo, 2019) Putumayo World Music releases today its compilation World Peace. The set contains stimulating songs by well-known artists in…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Hama Sankaré

Angel Romero June 14, 2019 No Comments Hama Sankare

Alpha Ousmane “Hama” Sankaré (also known as Pedro) was a western African legend. He was a fundamental member of the bands of many great artists…

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Interviews

Les Moncada Chats with Cuban batá Master and Conguero Román Diaz

Les Moncada June 13, 2019 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicbatá drumCuban musicdrummingRomán Diaz

Batá drumming is getting more and more popular these days. With a lot of the masters who transmitted the tradition of batá drumming having passed…

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