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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

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Aynur Returns to New York with Kurdish Song and Spirit

World Music Central News Room July 28, 2025 No Comments AynurKurdish musicworld music

Aynur is set to perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The celebrated Kurdish vocalist brings her powerful voice and deep-rooted…

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The album cover for Cierzo Lento by Idoipe features a photograph of a white curtain billowing out of a small window set in a vivid red wall.The artist's name appears in the top right corner, with the album title in the bottom left.
Album reviews

Cierzo Lento – A Modern Take on Aragonese Tradition

Angel Romero July 27, 2025 No Comments IdoipeSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Idoipe – Cierzo Lento (self release, 2021) Cierzo Lento was the debut full-length album by Spanish musician Idoipe. The self-produced LP combines electronica with traditional…

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The album cover for Sizzling by Frankie Paul features a retro design with a grid-patterned blue background. Centered is a tilted photo of Frankie Paul singing in a recording studio, flanked by musicians, including a drummer and keyboardist. Above the photo, the album title “Sizzling” appears in bright red script, while the artist’s name, “Frankie Paul,” is displayed in large yellow and turquoise text across the top.
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Frankie Paul’s Sizzling Returns to Heat Up Digital Platforms

Joe Nash July 26, 2025 No Comments dancehall reggaeFrankie PaulReggaeworld music

Frankie Paul – Sizzling (VP Records/17 North Parade, 2025) VP Records and 17 North Parade continue their reissue series highlighting 1980s feel-good dancehall reggae with…

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Lussa Lussa Reels cover artwork. A distant photo of the band members in the countryside.
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Let There Be Lussa: Scottish Quartet Shines on Lussa Reels

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicLussaScottish musicworld music

Celtic band Lussa has released “Lussa Reels,” a new collection of lively traditional and original tunes. Named after the Latin word for “light,” the emerging…

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Vertical photo of a berimbau.
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Berimbau: Bowed Sounds at the Heart of Afro-Brazilian Tradition

Angel Romero July 25, 2025 No Comments Afro-BrazilianberimbauBrazilian musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Berimbau) The berimbau is a single-stringed musical bow that functions as both instrument and cultural emblem. Though now most closely associated with Brazil,…

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The single cover for Las Panteras – La Vendedora features a green backdrop with graffiti-style accents, two women adorned with flowers and colorful braids. One holds a bouquet and wears oversized sunglasses, while the other beams upward, wrapped in a scarf. The title and artist name appear in white script and bold caps.
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Buy What They’re Selling

Tom Orr July 25, 2025 1 Comment Afro-Cuban musicCuban musicLas Panterasworld music

“La Vendedora” (the seller) by Cuban/French duo Las Panteras (Eliene Castillo and Martha Galarraga) is a sassy bit of scritchy-scratchy Latin rhythm, jaunty piano, call-and-response…

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The album cover for Bords de Terre – Dubhe by Horzines Stara features delicate, colorful flowers taped to a weathered, cracked plaster wall. The band name and album title appear in simple, uppercase sans-serif type.
Album reviews

Borderless Voices: Horzines Stara Pushes Limits on Bords de Terre – Dubhe

Madison Quinn July 25, 2025 No Comments a cappellaFrench musicHorzines Staraworld fusionworld music

Horzines Stara – Bords de Terre – Dubhe (Vlad Productions / InOuïe Distribution, 2022) Horzines Stara’s 2022 release Bords de Terre – Dubhe (Edge of…

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fado singer Mariza - Photo by Miguel Angelo
Events

Mariza Brings the Soul of Fado to BAM

World Music Central News Room July 25, 2025 No Comments fadoMarizaworld music

(headline image: fado singer Mariza – Photo by Miguel Angelo) Mariza is set to perform at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on Saturday, November 15,…

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The album cover for Nubes Selva by Grecia Albán features a collage that combines Andean and Amazonian motifs. At the center, the artist stands partially obscured by lush tropical leaves, dressed in woven patterns. Surrounding her are embroidered clouds, a jaguar, religious iconography, and folkloric imagery, all framed by tapestry-like borders. The title and artist's name appear vertically along the sides in colorful lettering.
Album reviews

Grecia Albán Weaves South American Folklore Into the Future

Iliana Cabrera July 24, 2025 No Comments EcuadorEcuadorian musicGrecia Albánworld fusionworld music

Grecia Albán – Nubes Selva (Folkalist Records, 2025) Charmind Ecuadorian singer and songwriter Grecia Albán makes her label debut with Nubes Selva (“Cloud Jungle”), an…

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A Highland landscape stretches across the cover, with a winding loch framed by golden-brown hills and distant mountains. "Lochcarron" appears in serif lettering at the top, while “Rhuvaal” is handwritten in white near the bottom.
Music videos

Scottish folk band Rhuvaal Drops “Lochcarron”

World Music Central News Room July 24, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicRhuvaal

Rhuvaal, a six-piece contemporary Celtic folk group from Argyll, has released a new single titled “Lochcarron.” Formed in 2015, the band has spent the past…

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