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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.
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    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: L. Shankar

Angel Romero August 5, 2018 2 Comments IndiaIndian classical musicL. Shankarworld fusion

Virtuoso violinist L. Shankar was born on April 26, 1950, in Chennai, India. He was born into a renowned family of musicians, the son, and…

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Artist Profiles: L. Athira Krishna

Angel Romero August 5, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicL. Athira Krishnaviolin

Athira is an extraordinarily gifted virtuoso violinist, singer, and composer. She has been touring all over the world from the age of 12 as an…

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Artist Profiles: Kumar Mukherjee

Angel Romero August 5, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKumar Mukherjee

Kumar Mukherjee was born in 1970. He started learning music at a young age. He began training under the tabla virtuoso, Pandit Shankar Ghosh, but…

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Artist Profiles: Kumar Bose

Angel Romero August 5, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKumar Bosetabla

Pandit Kumar Bose was born April 4, 1953. He is one of India’s most respected and skilled tabla players. He is the most established disciple…

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Conferences

First World Music Networking Conference Held in Russia, a Success

Daryana Antipova August 4, 2018 No Comments Kamwa International Ethno-Music ConferenceRussiaRussian folk musicworld music

The Kamwa International Ethno-Music Conference was the first three-day conference of its kind held in Russia. The gathering was aimed at the development of the…

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Artist Profiles: Krishna Mohan Bhatt

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKrishna Mohan Bhattsitar

Pandit Krishna Mohan Bhatt was born in 1949 in Jaipur, India. He’s the brother of Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Krishna began learning from his father,…

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Artist Profiles: Kiran Ahluwalia

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian musicKiran Ahluwaliaworld fusion

Kiran Ahluwalia is a performer of two distinct styles of vocal music from the Indian subcontinent, now divided into India and Pakistan. Kiran sings ghazals…

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Artist Profiles: Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam

Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam is a popular Bollywood singer with critics and the masses. Kavita is a very rare personality who has served as a bridge…

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Artist Profiles: Kaushiki Chakrabarty

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian musicKaushiki Chakrabarty

Kaushiki Chakrabarty was born in Kolkata, India. She is the daughter of the renowned Indian musician Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty. Kaushiki was seen to reproduce any…

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Artist Profiles: Hariprasad Chaurasia

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments Hariprasad ChaurasiaIndiaIndian classical music

Hariprasad Chaurasia is universally regarded as the greatest living master of the Bansuri, the North Indian bamboo flute. Furthermore, he is the most prolific performer…

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