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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.
    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: Cepillo

Angel Romero January 6, 2017 No Comments Ángel SánchezcajónCepilloFlamencopercussion

Percussionist Ángel Sánchez González, a.k.a. Cepillo, has become one of the essential accompanists of today’s best flamenco musicians and shows. He was born in Sanlúcar…

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Artist Profiles: André Brunet

Angel Romero January 6, 2017 No Comments André BrunetCanadafiddleQuebecois

André Brunet was born in Lacolle, in Quebec’s Montérégie region. Growing up, it was his parents who first noticed his keen interest in music and…

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Artist Profiles: Altan

Angel Romero January 6, 2017 No Comments AltanCeltic musicDonegal fiddle musicfiddleFrankie KennedyIrelandIrish musicMairéad Ní Mhaonaigh

Irish traditional band Altan has had a tremendous effect on audiences and music lovers throughout the world. With their beautifully crafted award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically…

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Events

Mundial Montreal & Drom to Present Showcase Today

Angel Romero January 6, 2017 No Comments Banda MagdaBetty BonifasiBrigadromKiran AhluwaliaLeyla McCallaMundial MontrealOrkesta MendozaRoopa PanesarVox Sambouworld music

Mundial Montreal & Drom will present several free world music showcases today, Friday, January 6 at the Drom club in New York City. The selection…

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Artist Profiles: Ana Alcaide

Angel Romero January 5, 2017 No Comments Ana AlcaidenyckelharpaSpainSpanish musicworld music

Ana Alcaide is a Spanish multi-instrumentalist, composer and music producer who carries out research on ancient traditions and cultures. At the age of seven she…

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Artist Profiles: Amal Murkus

Angel Romero January 5, 2017 No Comments Amal MurkusPalestinian music

Amal Murkus is a Palestinian singer and actress. A citizen of Israel, she was born and raised in the village of Kufer Yasef in the…

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Artist Profiles: Altangerel Khishigtogtokh

Angel Romero January 5, 2017 1 Comment Altangerel KhishigtogtokhMongoliaMongolian musicmorin huur

Altangerel Khishigtogtokh’s artistic name is Altay. He is a young Mongolian musician who grew up in a musical family in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.…

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Album reviews

Splendid Celtic Suites

Angel Romero January 5, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicCeltic WomanIrelandIrish musicwestern classical music

Máiréad Nesbitt – Hibernia (Cosmic Trigger, 2016) This is the second solo album by celebrated Irish violinist, composer and instrument maker Máiréad Nesbitt. For over…

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Events

The Now Sound of Budapest Showcase on January 5 in New York City

World Music Central News Room January 4, 2017 No Comments Borbély Mihály PolygonDavid YengibarianHungarian musicHungaryMeszecsinka

The Now Sound of Budapest will showcase some of the new talent in Hungary’s capital tomorrow, on Thursday, January 5 at Drom in New York…

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Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Makes It Better

Angel Romero January 4, 2017 No Comments Giant Panda Guerilla Dub SquadReggae

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Make It Better (Rootfire Cooperative, 2016) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is one of the most interesting groups I’ve…

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