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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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  • 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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    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

Berklee Middle Eastern Festival to Celebrate The Music of Armenia

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2014 No Comments

The sixth annual Berklee Middle Eastern Festival: The Music of Armenia will take place at the Berklee Performance Center on Monday, March 3, at 8:15…

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General News

Public Wake for Paco de Lucía at the National Music Auditorium in Madrid

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2014 No Comments FlamencoPaco de Lucia

The public wake for the great guitarist Paco de Lucía will be take place from 13:30 (1:30 pm) to 17:45 (5:45 pm) am tomorrow, February…

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Cordoba Guitar Festival Announces 2014 Courses

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2014 No Comments

The 34th Cordoba Guitar Festival (Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba) will take place June 30 through July 12, 2014. This year’s guitar courses include:…

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Articles

Paco de Lucia, The Fourth Dimension

Gerardo Nunez February 27, 2014 No Comments

“I’m writing under the effect of the tremendous blow of unexpected deaths. I repeat to myself “Paco has died” and I can’t understand what I’m…

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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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Album reviews

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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