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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

Events

Finland’s Southpaw Steel’n’Twang to Perform at International Steel Guitar Convention in USA

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2015 No Comments

  Finnish musician and composer Ville “Lefty” Leppänen’s steel guitar power trio Southpaw Steel’n’Twang (SST) has been invited to perform at International Steel Guitar Convention…

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The 14th Annual Small World Music Festival Reveals 2015 Program

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2015 No Comments

The 14th Annual Small World Music Festival is set to take place from September 24th to October 4th, 2015 in Toronto. The lineup includes celebrated…

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Striking cross-pollination of francophone Maritime Canada

Angel Romero July 11, 2015 No Comments

Vishtèn Terre Rouge (Les Editions Du Corfus, 2015) Canadian trio Vishtèn celebrates the musical traditions of Prince Edward Island and the francophone Magdalen Islands on…

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Remastered 1962 Recordings Made by Alan Lomax in Grenada Now Available

World Music Central News Room July 11, 2015 No Comments

Music for Work and Play: Carriacou, Grenada, 1962 (Global Jukebox GJ1017) is the title of the newly released album featuring recordings made by Alan Lomax…

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King Jammy Reggae Anthology to Be Released July 24

World Music Central News Room July 11, 2015 No Comments

Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng, a 2 CD/DVD reggae set from influential producer King Jammy is set for release July 24, 2015 on VP Records’…

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The Afro Roots World Music Festival Returns to Miami in August 2015

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2015 No Comments

The 16th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival is scheduled for August 6-8, 2015. This year’s program includes local, regional and international acts, including headliners…

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Events

Rosanne Cash to Celebrate The Southern Thread at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2015 No Comments

American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will curate a 4-concert Perspectives series titled The Southern Thread, a unique residency that celebrates her deep connection to Southern roots…

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Mestizo Band Churupaca to Perform at Konex Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room July 9, 2015 No Comments

Argentine world music band Churupaca is set to perform on Thursday July 30 at 21:00 at the Konex Cultural Center. Churupaca was formed in the…

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Album reviews

Irresistible Cajun Border Crossings

Angel Romero July 8, 2015 No Comments

Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys Voyageurs (Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, 2015) Accordionist, singer-songwriter and composer Steve Riley continues to take Cajun music…

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Music videos

Lourdes Pastor Releases “Telón Telonero” Music Video

Angel Romero July 8, 2015 No Comments

  One of the rising female flamenco vocalists, Lourdes Pastor, has released a music titled “Telón Telonero” featuring a song included in her new album,…

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