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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

Events

British World Music Festival Musicport Announces 2015 Program

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2015 No Comments Musicport Festival

World music indoor festival Musicport 2015 is set to take place October 16t– 18 at Whitby Pavilion Complex in the seaside town of Whitby in…

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Multifaceted Tejana Reveals her Hispanic Roots

Angel Romero June 27, 2015 No Comments

Patricia Vonne Viva Bandolera (Bandelora Records, 2015) On her new album Viva Bandolera, Austin singer-songwriter, musician, videographer and actress, Patricia Vonne celebrates the Hispanic roots…

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Shooglenifty to Release The Untied Knot

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2015 No Comments Shooglenifty

  Celebrated Scottish contemporary folk and world music band Shooglenifty is set to release its seventh album, titled The Untied Knot on Shoogle Records in…

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Flamenco Jazz at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2015 No Comments

  The Fernando de Rojas Theater at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid will host Flamenco Universal on Friday June 26 at 21:00. Pepe…

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Afro-Peruvian Music Crisscrossing the Planet

Angel Romero June 25, 2015 No Comments

Novalima Planetario (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2015) Peruvian global electronica masters Novalima have released their best album so far. Planetario was recorded while the band was on…

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Album reviews

Easygoing Peruvian Americana

Angel Romero June 24, 2015 No Comments

Kanaku y el Tigre Quema Quema Quema (Strut STRUT130 / Tiger’s Milk, 2015) Peruvian band Kanaku y el Tigre is deeply influenced by North American…

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Eddie Murphy Collaborates with Dancehall Star Beenie Man on “Wonna Deez Nites”

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2015 No Comments

  Actor, comedian and reggae singer Eddie Murphy has released his second song of the year “Wonna Deez Nites” featuring celebrated Jamaican dancehall artist Beenie…

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Events

Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario in Summer 2015

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2015 No Comments

The 2015 Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario (FKZO) is scheduled for July 29 to August 3 at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, located at 235 Queens Quay West.…

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Final Week of Suma Flamenca 2015

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2015 No Comments

  The tenth edition of the Suma Flamenca (Flamenco Summit) Festival in Madrid comes to a conclusion this week with a program consisting of five…

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Album reviews

David Correa’s New Moon

Angel Romero June 23, 2015 No Comments

David Correa New Moon (2015) California guitarist David Correa presents his new solo album titled New Moon. The recording features a collection of easy listening…

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