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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

Extraordinary Southern Hemisphere Island Music Fair Trade Connections

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments world music

Various Artists – Small Island Big Song (Small Island Big Song, 2018) Small Island Big Song is a remarkable musical project envisioned by Australian music…

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Charts

Ammar 808 Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in August 2018

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2018 No Comments Ammar 808global electronicaNorth African musicworld fusionworld music

The album Maghreb United (Glitterbeat) by Ammar 808 is the number one album on the August 2018 Transglobal World Music Chart. Ammar 808 is the…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Kartik Seshadri

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKartik Seshadri

Kartik Seshadri began his initial training in music began with Shankar Rao of All India Radio. In 1974 he became a disciple of Pandit Ravi…

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Artist Profiles: Karnataka College of Percussion

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian musicKarnataka College of Percussion

For years, Karnataka College of Percussion (KCP), in Bangalore, India, has been training young musicians who are eager to learn various percussion instruments and vocal…

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Artist Profiles: Karaikudi Mani

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKaraikudi Manimridangam

Mridangam Maestro ‘Guru’ Karaikudi R.Mani is one of the cultural ambassadors of India, as a mridangam player and an innovator in the field of Rhythm…

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Artist Profiles: Karaikkudi Subramaniam

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKaraikkudi Subramaniamveena

Veena maestro Karaikkudi Subramaniam is a descendant of an illustrious family of veena players and is one of the leading performers in India. He has…

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Artist Profiles: Irshad Khan

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicIrshad Khansitarsurbahar

Irshad Khan is the son and disciple of Ustad Imrat Khan and nephew of Ustad Vilayat Khan. His family represents the most respected gharana (musical…

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Artist Profiles: Indian Ocean

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian musicIndian Oceanworld fusion

Indian Ocean is known for its superb performance of original music that ranges from rocking political anthems to meditative spiritual ballads. The group has attracted…

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Artist Profiles: Imrat Khan

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments Imrat KhanIndiaIndian classical musicsitar

Imrat Khan is a well-known Indian sitar master. He traces his lineage back through a family of musicians to the court of the great Moghul…

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Artist Profiles: Rewben Mashangva

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian musicRewben Mashangva

Guru Rewben Mashangva is a Thankul Naga from Ukhrul district in Manipur, India and is the leading exponent of Hao music. He is a folk…

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