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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

Events

Afro-Cuban All Stars to Perform at Barbican

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2018 No Comments Afro Cuban All StarsCuban music

The celebrated Afro-Cuban All Stars are set to perform Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Barbican Hall in London. Juan de Marcos González leads the acclaimed…

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Obituaries

Acclaimed Ugandan Musician Geoffrey Oryema Dies at 65

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2018 No Comments Geoffrey OryemaUgandan musicworld music

Ugandan media, and his official Facebook site, reported today the passing of celebrated world music artist Geoffrey Oryema. Oryema was born in Uganda and had…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Areti Ketime

Angel Romero June 22, 2018 No Comments Areti KetimeGreeceGreek music

Areti Ketime (Αρετή Κετιμέ) was born July 26, 1989. She began playing santur from the age of 6. Areti grew up in a family closely…

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Artist Profiles: Angélique lonatos

Angel Romero June 22, 2018 No Comments Angélique lonatosGreeceGreek music

Born in Athens, Angélique Ionatos left her country in 1969 and moved to Belgium, and then later to France. In 1972, she recorded as a…

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Artist Profiles: Andreas Kapsalis Trio

Angel Romero June 22, 2018 No Comments Andreas Kapsalis TrioGreek musicMiddle Eastern musicUnited States of America

Andreas Kapsalis is a Greek American born in Illinois. The Andreas Kapsalis Trio represents the perfect alliance of eight-fingered guitar virtuosity, outstanding melodic themes and…

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Artist Profiles: Alkistis Protopsalti

Angel Romero June 22, 2018 No Comments Alkistis ProtopsaltiGreeceGreek music

Alkistis Protopsalti was born in 1954 in Alexandria, Egypt. Her parents were Greek. The family was forced to return to Greece when political circumstances became…

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General News

WOMEX 2018 Unveils the Second Set of World Music Showcases

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2018 No Comments womexworld music

The World Music Expo (WOMEX) revealed this week the rest of the artists selected to perform in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) in October…

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Awards

Kronos Quartet Recipient of 2018 WOMEX Artist Award

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2018 No Comments Kronos Quartet

Acclaimed string ensemble Kronos Quartet is set to receive the 2018 WOMEX Artist Award. The award ceremony will include a live concert in Las Palmas…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Alekos K. Vretos

Angel Romero June 21, 2018 1 Comment Alekos K. VretosGreeceGreek musicworld jazz

Alekos K. Vretos was born in Athens in 1976. In 1978 his family moved to Argos were he grew up. His father was in love…

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Artist Profiles: Rocky Dawuni

Angel Romero June 21, 2018 1 Comment AfrobeatGhanaReggaeRocky Dawuni

Rocky Dawuni was born January 22, 1969 in Ghana. He burst onto the African reggae scene in the early 1990s as the lead singer of…

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