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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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Guinga

Angel Romero March 5, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicGuinga

Carlos Althier de Souza Lemos Escobar, better known as Guinga, was born June 10, 1950 in Madureira, Rio de Janeiro. Guinga’s former neighbor was Candeia,…

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Artist Profiles: Gal Costa

Angel Romero March 4, 2018 1 Comment bossa novaBrazilBrazilian musicGal CostaTropicalia

Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos, better known as Gal Costa, was born September 26, 1945, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. She was not just an…

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Artist Profiles: Gabriel Grossi

Angel Romero March 4, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicGabriel Grossiharmonica

Gabriel Grossi is a virtuoso performer of the chromatic harmonica, exploring many genres that compose the richness of Brazilian music. He develops an improvised language…

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General News

Mundial Montreal 2018 Call for Artist Showcase Submissions

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2018 No Comments Mundial Montrealworld music

World music showcase Mundial Montréal is currently seeking submissions for the 2018 edition. Mundial Montréal will take place November 13-16, 2018. Submission Form (Deadline: April…

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Artist Profiles: Flora Purim

Angel Romero March 4, 2018 1 Comment BrazilBrazilian musicFlora PurimJazzjazz-rockworld fusion

With a rare six-octave voice, Flora Purim has been one of the leading Brazilian jazz singers since the 1970s. Born March 6, 1942, in Rio…

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Artist Profiles: Fethxá

Angel Romero March 4, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicFethxá

Fethxá is an Indian (Native Brazilian) musical group of the Fulni-o tribe from Aguas Belas, about 300 Km off the coast in Pernambuco State. The…

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Artist Profiles: Fernanda Cunha

Angel Romero March 4, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicFernanda Cunha

Fernanda Cunha is a Brazilian singer from Rio de Janeiro. She is the niece of Brazilian composer Sueli Costa and daughter of singer Telma Costa.…

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Artist Profiles: Familia Alcantara Coral

Angel Romero March 4, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicFamilia Alcantara Coral

Familia Alcantara Coral is a family from Minas Gerais formed by descendants of Angolan slaves. Humble workers of poor education, they formed a choral group…

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Artist Profiles: Elza Soares

Angel Romero March 4, 2018 1 Comment BrazilBrazilian musicElza Soares

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1930, samba star and jazz diva Elza da Conceição Soares, better known as Elza Soares, was renowned around…

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Interviews

Interview with Regula Curti, Founder of the Beyond Foundation and Beyond Music project

Angel Romero March 3, 2018 No Comments Ani ChoyingDima OrshoMor KarbasiRegula CurtiSawani Shende Sathayeworld music

  The Beyond Foundation and Beyond Music project have released fascinating musical productions that bring together various world cultures. Regula Curti, founder of the two…

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