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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: Nathan Scott

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaNathan Scott

Nathan Scott is a young, indigenous performer from the Anmatyerre (mother) people, North-West of Alice Springs, NT and the Kalkadoon (father) people of Mount Isa,…

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Artist Profiles: Nabarlek Band

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaNabarlek Band

  Nabarlek Band come from a tiny community in central Arnhem Land (Manmoyi) where for over 15 years they had been rehearsing and practicing for…

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Artist Profiles: Monsieur Camembert

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaMonsieur Camembert

With a vibrant, contemporary edge, triple ARIA Award winning group Monsieur Camembert has been described as eclectic, virtuosic, theatrical and irreverent. Fusing the wild rhythms…

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Artist Profiles: Mark Atkins

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaMark Atkins

Mark Atkins is a descendant from the Yamitjti people of Western Australian and Irish-Australian heritage. Mark is a master of the didgeridoo, a storyteller, song…

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Artist Profiles: Kerrianne Cox

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaKerrianne Cox

Kerrianne Cox is one of Australia’s premier Indigenous artists. Repeatedly nominated for both state and national accolades, Kerrianne Cox has the voice of a seasoned…

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Artist Profiles: Gummilaroi Yanni Yuligdi

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaGummilaroi Yanni Yuligdi

Gummilaroi Yanni Yulidgi takes great pleasure in being able to bring the beauty of Aboriginal Culture to the world. The traditional dances and ceremony presented…

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Artist Profiles: Gina Williams

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaGina Williams

For over two decades, Gina Williams has been dedicated to the telling of her people’s stories. Gina is a Balladong Noongar woman, with links through…

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Artist Profiles: Drum Drum

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaDrum DrumPapua New Guinea

Drum Drum is an English translation of Gaba Gaba, a village on the South Coast of Papua New Guinea and the birthplace of Drum Drum’s…

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Artist Profiles: Djalu Gurruwiwi

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaDjalu Gurruwiwi

Djalu Gurruwiwi – Abridged Biography Djalu Gurruwiwi is a senior member of the Galpu clan and an internationally reknown didgeridoo maker and player. His status…

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Artist Profiles: Didjworks

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 2 Comments AustraliaDidjworks

Simon 7, founder of Nature Beat Music and band Didjworks, hails from Melbourne Australia and lived in New York City for over 10 years. After…

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