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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 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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  • 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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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 Viene del Sur 2015 Series to Present ‘Antologia’ by José Menese in Seville

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2015 No Comments

  Celebrated Flamenco singer José Menese will present ‘Antologia’ (Anthology) on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 21: 00h at Teatro Central in Seville. The concert…

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General News

WOMEX Announces 2015 Showcase Jury

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2015 No Comments

  World music expo WOMEX has announced the names of the five judges that will select the artists for the 2015 showcases. The five showcase…

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Album reviews

Far-reaching 1970s Algerian Folk and Pop

Angel Romero February 25, 2015 No Comments

Various Artists 1970s Algerian Folk & Pop (Sublime Frequencies, SF088CD, 2014) This compilation includes recordings from early 1970s Algeria. Although the title says folk and…

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Events

Santa Cruz American Music Festival 2015 Announces Phase One Artists

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2015 No Comments

Santa Cruz American Music Festival 2015 announced today the phase one artist lineup. The program includes Bonnie Raitt, Los Lonely Boys, Big & Rich, JJ…

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Events

Safaafir to Perform at Global Fridays 2015

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2015 No Comments

  Traditional Iraqi trio Safaafir is set to perform on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays 2015 series.…

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Album reviews

A Celebration of Global Dance Grooves

Angel Romero February 24, 2015 No Comments

Nickodemus Wonderworld: 10 Years of Painting Outside the Lines (Wonderwheel Records, 2015) Admired DJ, producer and musician Nickodemus celebrates 10 years as a developer of…

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Tour Announcements

Ancient Future Announces Pacific Northwest Concert Tour

World Music Central News Room February 23, 2015 No Comments

Pioneering world fusion band Ancient Future is celebrating its 36th year with tour of the Pacific Northwest. The current lineup includes guitar virtuoso and band…

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Album reviews

Vocalist, Social Worker and Disability Activist

Madanmohan Rao February 22, 2015 No Comments

Ritika Sahni Namee (Times Music) This pop-rock album is a blend of love songs, and features Mumbai-based singer Ritika Sahni, originally from Calcutta. This is…

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Argentine Folk Musician Juan Iñaki to Perform at EXIB Música Showcase

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2015 No Comments

  Argentine vocalist Juan Iñaki hails from Córdoba in Argentina. He has performed at the leading folk festivals in Argentina and significant venues throughout South…

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Events

Chile, Guest Country at La Mar de Músicas 2015

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2015 No Comments

  La Mar de Músicas in Cartagena (Spain) revealed today that Chile will be the guest country during the 21st edition of the festival. In…

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