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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

Events

Lotus World Music & Arts Festival 2017 Announces Lineup

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2017 No Comments Lotus World Music & Arts Festivalworld music

The 24th Lotus World Music & Arts Festival has revealed the 2017 program. The festival will take place September 28 – October 1, 2017 in…

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Musicport Festival Announces 2017 Program

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2017 No Comments Musicport FestivalTrio Da KaliUnited Kingdomworld music

British world music festival Musicport has announced its 2017 lineup. The festival takes place October 20th – 22nd, 2017 at Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby.…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Keali’i Reichel

Angel Romero July 3, 2017 No Comments HawaiiHawaiian musicKeali'i ReichelUnited States of America

Born and raised on Maui, Hawaii, Reichel spent weekends and summers at his grandmother’s house where he learned about the native songs music language and…

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Artist Profiles: Kaz Kasozi

Angel Romero July 3, 2017 No Comments Kaz KasoziUgandaUgandan musicworld fusion

Born in Uganda Kaz Kasozi is an artist who has horned his craft working with musicians and bands playing different genres of music from around…

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Artist Profiles: Kawesa

Angel Romero July 3, 2017 2 Comments KawesaUgandaUgandan music

Kawesa is a celebrated Ugandan musician accompanied by his 7 piece Spirit of Africa world music African band from Kampala, Uganda. Their sound is reminiscent…

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Remarkable Welsh Talent

Angel Romero July 3, 2017 No Comments CalanCeltic musicWalesWelsh music

Calan – Solomon (Sain Records, 2017) Calan is one of the finest contemporary folk music bands from Wales. The group sings in Welsh and English…

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Las Cafeteras Building Musical Bridges

Angel Romero July 3, 2017 No Comments Las CafeterasLos Angelesson jarocho

Las Cafeteras – Tastes Like L.A. (Las Cafeteras Music, 2017) Tastes Like L.A. is the new album by East Los Angeles band Las Cafeteras. The…

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Artist Profiles

Artist profiles: Kathryn Tickell

Angel Romero July 2, 2017 1 Comment bagpipeEnglish Folk musicKathryn TickellUnited Kingdom

Kathryn Tickell was born in 1967. Her roots are in the North Tyne Valley of Northumberland where many of her relatives still play traditional music.…

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Artist Profiles: Kathleen Maclnnes

Angel Romero July 2, 2017 No Comments Kathleen MaclnnesScotlandScottish music

Kathleen Maclnnes was born and brought up on South Uist Western Isles, in a Gaelic speaking home and has enjoyed an interesting career in television…

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Artist Profiles: Karine Polwart

Angel Romero July 2, 2017 No Comments Karine PolwartScotlandScottish music

Karine Polwart was born on December 23, 1970, in Banknock, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Currently leading her own band and formerly lead singer with Scots-Irish quintet Malinky…

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