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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).…

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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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    Todd Albright Makes Old Blues Songs Feel Fresh Again

    Todd Albright — Blues For Dexter Linwood (April 17, 2026 / Misfortune Records, 2026) Todd Albright’s Blues For Dexter Linwood finds the Detroit fingerpicker turning…

    Ryan Emmert March 28, 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

Events

Flamenco Christmas 2015 in Madrid

World Music Central News Room December 18, 2015 No Comments

  The SGAE Foundation, through the Territorial Council of the SGAE in Madrid, and la Noche en Vivo (Live Night) have programmed the Navidades Flamencas…

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Album reviews

Genuine Sitar Delight

TJ Nelson December 18, 2015 No Comments

  As ephemeral as a curling wisp of burning incense, as intricate as chasing a thread through an elaborate piece of embroidery and as lovely…

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Interviews

Interview with Te Vaka Founder Opetaia Foa’i

Angel Romero December 17, 2015 No Comments

  Polynesian fusion band Te Vaka has a new album titled Amataga (Warm Earth Records, 2015). Te Vaka’s founder, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, choreographer and composer Opetaia…

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Articles

Tunisia’s Rising Star and Its Post-Revolutionary Creative Economy – 2015 Retrospective Kudos: The Jaou Tunis Conference

Evangeline Kim December 16, 2015 No Comments

2015 represents a cherished first trip to Tunisia and what was a most enjoyable, brief yet direct experience with the country’s cultural scene in Tunis,…

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The Magic of Christmas

Les Moncada December 16, 2015 No Comments

When you get a creative composer, musician, Latin band leader, studio engineer, along with another composer and saxophonist together, the outcome you get is a…

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Events

Jerry Douglas to Perform at Merlefest

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2015 No Comments

  Dobro master Jerry Douglas is scheduled to perform at MerleFest 2016, one of the largest bluegrass and American roots festivals in the United States.…

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Album reviews

Ardent Flamenco Synergy

Angel Romero December 14, 2015 No Comments

Argentina Sinergia (Rosevil, 2014) The 3-disc set Sinergia showcases the talent of a formidable flamenco vocalist that has taken the Spanish flamenco scene by storm.…

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Concert reviews

Shradhanjali – A Tribute to Pandit Sharda Sahai ji

Liam Izod December 13, 2015 No Comments

  The Tabernacle, London, 6 December 2015 Ever thought of moving in with your music teacher? To attain mastery of their instrument, devoted tabla students…

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Awards

Austrian World Music Awards 2015 Revealed

World Music Central News Room December 13, 2015 No Comments

  The 2016 Austrian World Music Awards were revealed December 4, 2015. Federspiel won first prize. Alma took was awarded the second prize. Meanwhile, Großmütterchen…

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Interviews

Interview with Ukrainian Artist Mariana Sadovska

Angel Romero December 12, 2015 No Comments

  Ukrainian singer, actress and composer has developed a hybrid music style that combines traditional folk music and avant-garde sounds. She is scheduled to perform…

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