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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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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

Events

Black Atlantic Music Festival at Duke University

Angel Romero March 16, 2018 No Comments Afro-ColombianAurelio MartinezbachataBetsayda MachadoDiego El CigalaEmeline MichelFlamencoHaitian musicJoan SorianosalsaTrio Da Kaliworld music

Duke Performances will present a Black Atlantic, a captivating six-day world music festival, celebrating the music of Africa and the African diaspora. The festival takes…

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Music for St. Patrick’s Day 2018

TJ Nelson March 15, 2018 No Comments Aine MinogueAlan SimonAltanCeltic musicCeltic ThunderCeltic WomanIrish folk musicJohn DuhanJohn McSherryMaeve MackinnonMary Ann KennedyPlantecThe GloamingThe String SistersTheresa Kavanagh

St. Patrick’s Day. How exactly did the Catholic patron saint feast day of the the people of Ireland, a relatively small island in the North…

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Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita to Present “Transparent Water” in Carrboro

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2018 No Comments Latin jazzOmar SosaSeckou Keitaworld fusionworld music

Cuban pianist Omar Sosa, one of the leading jazz pianists and Senegalese kora maestro Seckou Keita, along with Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles, are set to…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Vitor Da Trindade

Angel Romero March 14, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicpercussionVitor Da Trindade

Vitor Da Trindade is a percussionist, singer and guitarist, teacher of Brazilian dances. He played with the bands Bazar dos Baratos, Réquiem Napalm and Flor…

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PunjabTronix to Showcase at SXSW Music Festival

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2018 No Comments PunjabTronixworld fusionworld music

PunjabTronix is set to perform at 2018 SXSW Music Festival. The group recently toured the East Coast of the USA this March. PunjabTronix is a…

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Outstanding Cello and Tarantella

Angel Romero March 13, 2018 No Comments Maria MazzottaRedi Hasa

Hasa-Mazzotta – Novilunio (Ponderosa, 2017) Redi Hasa and Maria Mazzotta is a remarkable duo representing two diverse European traditions. Redi Hasa is a remarkable Albanian…

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Artist Profiles: Virginia Rodrigues

Angel Romero March 13, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicVirginia Rodrigues

  Virginia Rodrigues was born in Salvador, Brazil, December 31, 1964. Virginia Rodrigues is a woman of humble origins who grew up in Salvador de…

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Artist Profiles: Vinicius de Moraes

Angel Romero March 13, 2018 No Comments bossa novaBrazilBrazilian musicVinicius de Moraes

Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes, better known as Vinicius de Moraes was born October 19, 1913 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Vinicius de…

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Artist Profiles: Vinicius Cantuaria

Angel Romero March 13, 2018 1 Comment BrazilBrazilian musicJazzVinicius Cantuaria

Renowned Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist and percussionist, Vinicius Cantuaria was April 29, 1951 in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. He has garnered widespread acclaim based on his…

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Artist Profiles: Velha Guarda da Mangueira

Angel Romero March 13, 2018 No Comments Velha Guarda da Mangueira

The Velha Guarda da Mangueira was created in 1956. The founders of the group, Carlos Cachaça, the great Cartola, and Aloisio Dias were legends of…

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