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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: Seán Tyrrell

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments IrelandIrish folk musicSeán Tyrrell

Prior to launching his solo career, Seán exposed himself to a myriad of musical traditions and styles, from his traditional roots, growing up in Galway,…

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Artist Profiles: Sean Doyle

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments IrelandIrish folk musicSean Doyle

Sean Doyle is a native of rural County Sligo, Ireland and father of prodigious guitar talent and singer, John Doyle. He is an avid collector…

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Artist Profiles: Sean McElwain

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments IrelandIrish folk musicSean McElwainTeada

Sean McElwain from Monaghan brings a strong string dimension to acclaimed band Téada through his energetic contributions on guitar and bouzouki. Touring performances have seen…

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Artist Profiles: Sean McKeon

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments IrelandIrish folk musicSean McKeonuilleann pipes

Sean McKeongrew up listening to music at home in Dublin, with his parents Gay McKeon (uilleann pipes) and Mary Corcoran (fiddle and piano) being his…

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Artist Profiles: Sephira

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments IrelandIrish musicSephiraviolin

Sephira is comprised of two classically trained Irish musicians who have forged their own musical niche combining classical music and Irish traditional music: Joyce O’Leary…

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Artist Profiles: Sharon Shannon

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments accordionIrelandIrish folk musicSharon Shannonworld fusion

Sharon Shannon is one of the most adventurous musical spirits to emerge from Ireland in the past years. The accordion player has made a huge…

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Artist Profiles: Susan McKeown

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments IrelandIrish folk musicSusan McKeown

Susan McKeown grew up in Dublin, Ireland, the youngest of five children. Her composer mother encouraged her early interest in music and theatre. She listened…

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Artist Profiles: Tiarnan O Duinnchinn

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments IrelandIrish folk musicTiarnan O Duinnchinn

Tiarnan learned the uilleann pipes with the Armagh Pipers Club under the tutelage of Brian Vallely and Mark Donnelly. He first started playing the tin…

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Artist Profiles: Triona Ni Dhomhnaill

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments IrelandIrish folk musicTriona Ni Dhomhnaill

Triona Ni Dhomhnaill, born in Dublin, Ireland, is the late Micheal Ó Domhnaill’s sister. She ventured out on her own after the demise of the…

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Artist Profiles: Tristan Rosenstock

Angel Romero September 8, 2018 No Comments bodhránIrelandIrish folk musicTeadaTristan Rosenstock

Tristan Rosenstock From Glenageary in Co. Dublin, Tristan picked up the bodhran at the age of 10. His playing encompasses a distinctive musical sensitivity, evident…

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