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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.
    Music videos

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

New CDs and digital releases

Galician Folk Group Luar Na Lubre Releases Ribeira Sacra

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2018 No Comments Galician musicLuar Na Lubre

Luar Na Lubre, one of the most veteran Galician folk music groups has a new album titled “Ribeira Sacra” (Warner Music, 2018). The Spanish band…

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Taiko Drumming: Collaboration and Good Spirit

Angel Romero May 10, 2018 No Comments Japanese musicJoji Hirotataiko

Joji Hirota and The London Taiko Drummers – Japanese Taiko (Arc Music, 2017) Japanese Taiko showcases UK-based Japanese composer and multi-instrumentalist Joji Hirota and his…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Radeúnda Lima Caso

Angel Romero May 10, 2018 No Comments CubaCuban musicRadeúnda Lima Caso

Radeunda Lima Caso was a gifted performer and composer. Radeúnda Lima was born August 28, 1923 in the province of Villa Clara. She specialized in…

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Artist Profiles: Raúl Paz

Angel Romero May 10, 2018 No Comments CubaCuban musicRaúl Paz

Born in 1969 in Pinar Del Rio, Raúl Paz comes from a musical family. His great-uncle is Changuito, who is the grand master of Cuban…

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Artist Profiles: Pupy Pedroso y Los Que Son Son

Angel Romero May 10, 2018 No Comments CubaCuban musicPupy Pedroso y Los Que Son Son

Pupy Pedroso y Los Que Son Son Over the past three decades, C?sar “Pupy” Pedroso has been one of the key figures not only of…

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Artist Profiles: Pepesito Reyes

Angel Romero May 10, 2018 No Comments CubaCuban musicPepesito Reyes

Pianist José Reyes Núñez, better known as Pepesito, was born in 1916, in the Havana barrio of Los Sitios. Pepesito was best known for having…

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Artist Profiles: Pedro Luis Ferrer

Angel Romero May 10, 2018 No Comments CubaCuban musicPedro Luis Ferrer

A celebrated Cuban trovador and composer, Pedro Luis Ferrer is a master of the guaracha musical form. Ferrer’s work spans the classical as well as…

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Artist Profiles: Carlos “Patato” Valdés

Angel Romero May 9, 2018 No Comments Carlos "Patato" ValdésCubaCuban music

Carlos “Patato” Valdés was born to a musical family in Havana on November 4, 1926. Patato grew up playing the Cuban guitar known as tres,…

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Artist Profiles: Papi Oviedo

Angel Romero May 8, 2018 No Comments CubaCuban musicPapi Oviedotres guitar

Gilberto “Papi” Oviedo la Portilla was born February 9, 1938. He was a Cuban tres player. Papi was the son of Isaac Oviedo, the world…

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Artist Profiles: Pancho Quinto

Angel Romero May 8, 2018 No Comments CubaCuban musicCuban rumbaPancho Quinto

Francisco Hernández Mora, better known as Pancho Quinto, was born on April 23, 1933. He was a Cuban rumba percussionist, teacher and founder of Yoruba…

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