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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.
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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

Taraf de Haïdouks’ Bewitching Virtuosity

Angel Romero July 7, 2015 No Comments

Taraf de Haïdouks “Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts” (Crammed Discs, 2015) With their new album “Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts”, the finest Gypsy…

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Irresistible Beats from Colombia’s Pacific Coast

Angel Romero July 6, 2015 No Comments

Herencia de Timbiquí Herencia de Timbiquí (2015) Herencia de Timbiquí celebrates the Afro-rooted traditions of the Pacific coast of Colombia, specifically the Timbiqui region in…

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General News

Carla Pires Song to Appear in French Movie

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2015 No Comments

  “Cavalo à Solta,” a song performed by fado singer Carla Pires is included in the soundtrack of the French movie “L’échappée belle” that premiered…

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Carnegie Hall 2015–2016 Announces World Music Program

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2015 No Comments

Carnegie Hall’s 125th anniversary season announced the world music highlights for the 2015-2016 season. The forthcoming season includes performances by Indian vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty; Dominican…

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Events

Madison World Music Festival Announces 2015 Program

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2015 No Comments

  Madison World Music Festival has revealed its 2015 program. The festival takes place September 18 and 19, 2015 and will present Zedashe (Georgia), Tal…

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Entertaining Entryway to Jazz

Angel Romero July 1, 2015 No Comments

Dirty Bourbon River Show Important Things Humans Should Know (Dirty Bourbon River Show , 2015) Important Things Humans Should Know showcases the hybrid jambalaya cooked…

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Iemanjo Releases Ciencia Ancestral Video

William Bain July 1, 2015 No Comments

Shamanic world pop artist Iemanjo has released a music video titled Ciencia Ancestral, a song featured in his album titled Medicina (Black Swan Sounds, 2015).…

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Events

Celtic Colours International Festival Announces 2015 Lineup

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2015 No Comments

  Celtic Colours International Festival has announced the lineup for the 2015 edition of the event. The festival is scheduled for October 9-17, 2015 in…

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Album reviews

Panamerican Tiempo Libre

Angel Romero June 29, 2015 No Comments

Tiempo Libre Panamericano (Universal Music Classics, 2015) Cuban American band Tiempo Libre dedicates its new album, Panamericano, to the melting pot of Miami, which is…

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Album reviews

Trusting the World Grooves

Angel Romero June 28, 2015 No Comments

Bolo Bolo (Bolo Music, 2015) Bolo is the title of the superb debut album by a trio of northern California based multi-instrumentalists named Bolo. The…

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