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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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    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

Album reviews

Splendid Jedid

Angel Romero December 27, 2016 No Comments Arabic musicOsama AbdulrasolOsama Abdulrasol Quintetqanunworld music

Osama Abdulrasol Quintet – Jedid (Home Records, 2016) Jedid is an excellent album by Belgium-based Iraqi qanun maestro and composer Osama Abdulrasol. His quintet features…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Silk Road Ensemble

Angel Romero December 26, 2016 No Comments Silk Road EnsembleSpanish musicUnited States of Americaworld musicYo-Yo Ma

The Silk Road Ensemble is a collective of internationally renowned performers and composers from more than 20 countries. Each Ensemble member’s career responds to one…

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Artist Profiles: Brian Finnegan

Angel Romero December 26, 2016 No Comments Brian FinneganIrish folk musicIrish musicUnited Kingdom

Brian Finnegan is a renowned tin whistle and flute player from Armagh, Ireland. He is one of the most technically inventive and imaginative of flute…

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Artist Profiles: Bellowhead

Angel Romero December 26, 2016 No Comments BellowheadEnglish Folk music

Bellowhead was a dynamic, 11-piece band combining the traditional skills of John Spiers, Jon Boden, Benji Kirkpatrick, Paul Sartin, Rachael McShane and Giles Lewin with…

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Artist Profiles: Bela Fleck

Angel Romero December 26, 2016 4 Comments banjoBela FleckBluegrassJazzUnited States of Americaworld music

Bela Fleck is often considered the leading banjo player in the world. He was born on July 10, 1958, and raised in New York City.…

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General News

The Best World Music Albums of 2016

World Music Central News Room December 26, 2016 No Comments Gerardo NuñezGino SitsonRefugees for Refugeesworld music

World Music Central presents the Best World Music Albums of 2016. First, we begin with our top 20:     1. Gerardo Núñez & Ulf…

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Tour Announcements

Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal Announce 2017 North American Tour

Angel Romero December 26, 2016 No Comments Ballake SissokokoraVincent Segal

Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal will return to North American stages in 2017, with their first tour on this side of the Atlantic since 2011.…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Breabach

Angel Romero December 25, 2016 2 Comments BreabachCeltic musicScotlandScottish musicworld music

Breabach formed in Glasgow as students enjoying the thriving folk scene at sessions and ceilidhs. Although they come from all parts of Scotland, they share…

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Artist Profiles: Bruce MacGregor

Angel Romero December 25, 2016 No Comments Blazin' FiddlesBruce MacGregorScotlandScottish music

Bruce MacGregor hails from Inverness and is a player equally at home with the rugged strathspey or the tender slow air. He has combined the…

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Artist Profiles: Brian McNeill

Angel Romero December 25, 2016 No Comments Battlefield BandBrian McNeillfiddleScotlandScottish music

Brian McNeill was born in Falkirk, Scotland, in 195. He began his musical training in his early teens with formal violin lessons, but soon forsook…

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