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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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  • 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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Badi Assad

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Badi AssadBrazilBrazilian music

Badi Assad (pronounced bah-jee Ah-Sahj) is one of Brazil’s most talented performers. A heartfelt vocalist who sings in English and Portuguese and is known for…

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Artist Profiles: Baden Powell

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Baden Powellbossa novaBrazilBrazilian music

Up until his death in 2000, Baden Powell was considered one of the world’s finest contemporary acoustic guitar players and one of the most expressive…

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Joyful Carnival Songs by Cesaria Evora

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Cape Verdean musicCesaria Evora

Cesaria Evora – Carnaval De Mindelo (Lusafrica, 2018) Carnaval De Mindelo is a great opportunity to listen to the unforgettable Cesaria Evora in a carnival…

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Artist Profiles: Astrud Gilberto

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Astrud Gilbertobossa novaBrazilJazz

Astrud Gilberto was the legendary Brazilian singer sometimes referred to as The Girl from Ipanema. She was also known as The Queen of bossa nova.…

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Artist Profiles: Anima

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments AnimaBrazilBrazilian musicwestern classical music

Anima – Musica Mundana Humana Et Instrumentalis Ensemble has been performing since 1992, mixing the simplicity of popular culture and the refinement of classical culture.…

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Artist Profiles: Andre Vasconcellos

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Andre VasconcellosBrazilBrazilian music

Andre Vasconcellos is a soloist bass player, composer and producer, one of the most representative players of a new generation of musicians. Working with the…

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Artist Profiles: Ana Maria and Matias Moreno

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Ana Maria and Matias MorenoBrazilBrazilian music

Ana Maria and Matias Moreno are two professional Brazilian musicians. Ana Maria studied at the Escola de Musica at Villa Lobos in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Artist Profiles: Aleh Ferreira

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Aleh FerreiraBrazilchoro

Aleh Ferreira is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer who plays an instrumental Brazilian genre known as choro. At some of his his concerts, he is…

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Artist Profiles: Airto Moreira

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Airto MoreiraBrazilBrazilian musicJazzjazz-rockpercussion

Airto Moreira’s work with Miles Davis during the Bitches Brew era and leadership in the jazz fusion genre (Weather Report, Return To Forever) places Airto…

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Artist Profiles: Rhodel “Rhodee” Castillo

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Rhodel "Rhodee" Castillo

The Garifuna Artist, Rhodel “Rhodee” Castillo grew up in the coastal Garifuna communities of Hopkins Village and Dangriga Town in Belize. At a young age,…

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