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    Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp

    Ana Crismán Arpa Flamenca — Arpaora (Andalouse Alhambra / InOuïe Distribution, 2026) Spanish harpist Ana Crismán has released her debut album Arpaora internationally in physical…

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    Jazz, Raga, And Black Holes: Quadrature Plots Debut Black Hole Blues

    Quadrature – Black Hole Blues (Deko Entertainment, 2025) Black Hole Blues is Quadrature’s debut album. The quartet grew out of the long-running Brooklyn Raga Massive…

    Tyler Bennet April 5, 2026 No Comments
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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 1 Comment
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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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Featured News

  • Sufian Ararah - Asdaa cover artwork. An interior space with arched columns.
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments
  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments

Events

Festival de la Trova Pepe Sánchez 2015 in Santiago de Cuba

World Music Central News Room March 7, 2015 No Comments

The Festival de la Trova Pepe Sánchez 2015 will take place in Santiago de Cuba, March 18-22 March. Santiago de Cuba is known as the…

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The Rough Guide to Blind Boy Fuller

TJ Nelson March 6, 2015 No Comments

Blind Boy Fuller The Rough Guide to Blind Boy Fuller (World Music Network, 2015) Blues enthusiasts can dance happy to the coming spring or better…

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Tour Announcements

Congolese Band Mbongwana Star Announces New Album and European Tour

World Music Central News Room March 6, 2015 No Comments

  Mbongwana Star is the name of a newly formed group from Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The band will be touring…

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Tal National to Perform at Global Fridays 2015

Angel Romero March 5, 2015 No Comments

Nigerien band Tal National is set to perform on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays 2015 series. Tal…

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Pakistani Showcase at SXSW 2015

World Music Central News Room March 5, 2015 No Comments

  FACE, the Music of Pakistan is the title of the first official showcase from Pakistan at South by Southwest (SXSW). The event will take…

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Eliane Elias’ Brazilian DNA

Angel Romero March 4, 2015 No Comments

Eliane Elias Made in Brazil (Concord Jazz, 2015) Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer Eliane Elias returns with a truly exquisite album titled Made in Brazil.…

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Kennedy Center to present Concha Buika with Iván “Melon” Lewis

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2015 No Comments

Spanish vocal sensation Concha Buika and Madrid-based Cuban pianist Iván “Melon” Lewis are set to perform at Kennedy Center on March 8, 2015 at Concert…

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Progressive Fusion with a Distinctly Brazilian Sound

Madanmohan Rao March 2, 2015 No Comments

Shrift Lost in a Moment (SaReGaMa/Six Degrees, 2006) This is a superb album featuring progressive fusion with a distinctly Brazilian sound. The sultry vocals of…

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Impressive Jota Jazz Debut

Angel Romero March 1, 2015 No Comments

Marta Casas Soniando (Nuevos Medios, 2015) This is the second album we’ve received recently where jazz and jota come together. Marta Casas Mairal celebrates the…

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Events

Tallinn Music Week Returns in March 2015

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2015 No Comments

During the last weekend of March, 206 artists from 26 countries representing multiple musical genres will perform at the 7th edition of Tallinn Music Week…

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