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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…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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

Bluegrass on the Plains 2015 Festival Lineup

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2015 No Comments Bluegrass

Bluegrass On The Plains 2015 will take place Monday, May 25 – Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Auburn, Alabama at University Station RV Resort. The…

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Van Morrison to Perform at Celtic Connections 2015

Angel Romero January 15, 2015 No Comments

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison is among an exciting list of artists confirmed for Celtic Connections 2015. Morrison’s latest album, 2012’s Born to Sing: No…

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Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Release Before the Sun Goes Down

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2015 No Comments

Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley have released their album, Before the Sun Goes Down this week. The recording pairs Dobro maestro Rob Ickes with rising…

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Album reviews

Splendid Ambient World Music

Angel Romero January 13, 2015 No Comments

Drum Dynasty Mystic Sunrise / Dark Continent (Katavi, 2009) Drum Dynasty takes you to a world where world music, global electronica, new age and ambient…

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First Artists Announced for Towersey Festival 2015

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2015 No Comments

Bellowhead and Show Of Hands are the first headliners announced for 2015’s Towersey Festival. The British traditional and contemporary folk music festival with be held…

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The Music of British Isles’ Constituent Nations and Regions at Celtic Connections 2015

Angel Romero January 12, 2015 No Comments

  One of the highlight concerts added to the Celtic Connections 2015 line up include Horizons which is a new partnership project promoting music from…

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Emil Zrihan to Perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space

World Music Central News Room January 11, 2015 No Comments

  Celebrated Israeli-Moroccan vocalist Emil Zrihan is scheduled to perform on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. The…

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So Many Ways to Get Your African Groove On

Tom Orr January 10, 2015 No Comments

A jazz musician friend of mine once told me that he didn’t like African music because he found it unsophisticated. From that statement, I could…

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Events

Cosmopolitan Hybridization at globalFEST 2015

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2015 No Comments

globalFEST 2015, one of the leading international world music showcases, will take place this week, on January 11, 2015 at Webster Hall in New York…

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Kiran Ahluwalia to present Indian Songs: Roots & Revolution in New York

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2015 No Comments

  Award-winning singer-songwriter and composer Kiran Ahluwalia will present Indian Songs: Roots & Revolution on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 20:00 (8:00 pm) at Roulette…

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