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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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    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.
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    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

Daniel Drexler to Perform at “Sounds Of Uruguay” Showcase at SXSW 2014

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2014 No Comments

One of the great singer-songwriters from Uruguay, Daniel Drexler, is scheduled to perform on March 12 at the Speakeasy and at the Russian House on…

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Obituaries

Guitar Genius Paco de Lucia Dies at 66

Angel Romero February 26, 2014 2 Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarPaco de Lucia

Spanish flamenco guitar maestro and innovator Paco de Lucia died in Cancun (Mexico) today, February 26, 2014. The renowned musician was spending a day at…

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Events

Top World Music and American Roots Acts to Perform at Festival International de Louisiane 2014

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2014 No Comments

Festival International de Louisiane announced the lineup of the 2014 edition of this grand world music and American roots music event that will take place…

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Gypsy Music in His Soul

Angel Romero February 25, 2014 1 Comment FerencFlamencoGypsy jazzGypsy music

Ferenc – Gypsy Dream (Mesa/Bluemoon Records, 2014) Outstanding Hungarian classical violinist Ferenc Illenyi has a parallel career as a fabulous Gypsy music violinist. His album…

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Events

WOMEX Night at SXSW 2014 Announced

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2014 No Comments

World Music Expo WOMEX has announced the line-up for the annual WOMEX Night at SXSW on Thursday 13 March at Flamingo Cantina, Austin, Texas, USA.…

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Remarkable Spanish band Fuel Fandango to Perform in the USA and China

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2014 No Comments

Spanish band Fuel Fandango continues with its international tour and will bring its explosive mix of electronic music, pop and flamenco to South By Southwest…

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Events

The Master Musicians of Jajouka to Perform at Bonnaroo

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2014 No Comments The Master Musicians of Jajouka

Legendary North African band The Master Musicians of Jajouka, led by Bachir Attar, is scheduled to Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in 2014 in Manchester,…

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General News

WOMEX 2014 Seeking Submissions from Music Filmmakers

World Music Central News Room February 23, 2014 No Comments

Filmmakers who reveal the stories behind some of the world’s most intriguing musicians and musical movements are invited to showcase their work at the IMZ…

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Tour Announcements

Master Piper Carlos Núñez Releases Inter-Celtic and Tours North America

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2014 1 Comment

Carlos Núñez, one of the greatest Celtic music pipers has a new album titled Inter-Celtic released this month. Núñez is also touring North America with…

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General News

Atlantic Connections Stage: A Window to Ibero-American Music

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2014 No Comments

WOMEX 2014’s ‘local stage’ in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, this year is called ‘Atlantic Connections’ and will highlight some of the hottest Ibero-American musical acts,…

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