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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

Puerto Rican Saxophone Virtuoso Miguel Zenón Explores His Heritage with New Multimedia Production in New York

Angel Romero October 7, 2013 No Comments

Puerto Rican alto saxophonist, composer, and arranger Miguel Zenón will explore the complexities and contradictions of the Puerto Rican experience on Saturday, December 7 at…

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DJ Rekha to Attempt the World’s Largest Bhangra Dance in New York

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2013 No Comments

As part of India Music Week, DJ Rekha will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for The Largest Bhangra Dance on October 6th, 2013.…

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India Music Week 2013 Kicks Off in New York

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2013 1 Comment

The ARChive of Contemporary Music (ARC) announced India Music Week (IMW) a full week of concerts, radio shows and academic events occurring around the world.…

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Album reviews

Fabulous Fusions

Tom Orr October 5, 2013 No Comments

The musical application of the word “fusion” handily predates the phrase “world music” and was as much a stepping stone toward the latter term as…

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Värttinä Returns to London to perform at LIFEM

World Music Central News Room October 5, 2013 No Comments

Celebrated Finnish contemporary folk music group Värttinä will present its lineup at the LIFEM 2013 festival on Wednesday, October 30th at 19:30, Kings Place, Hall…

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Deeply Seductive Bombay Dub Orchestra

TJ Nelson October 4, 2013 No Comments

Bombay Dub Orchestra Tales from the Grand Bazaar (Six Degrees, 2013) With previous recordings, the self-titled Bombay Dub Orchestra and 3 Cities, under their belts…

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General News

Renowned World Music Showcase globalFEST Launches Kickstarter Campaign for 2014

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2013 No Comments

American world music showcase globalFEST, one of the most important annual events in North America for this type of music has launched its Kickstarter Campaign…

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Uniquely Flavored TriBeCaStan Stew

Angel Romero October 4, 2013 No Comments

TriBeCaStan New Songs from the Old Country (Evergreene Music, 2013) The New York world music collective TriBeCaStan returns with another serving of cross-cultural sounds, blending…

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Recordings Rooted in Folk Music Traditions for Hispanic Heritage Month 2013

Angel Romero October 3, 2013 No Comments world music

Every year, from September 15 through October 15, the United States of America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Many Americans celebrate the culture and traditions of…

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Events

Renowned Iranian Vocalist Parissa to Perform Classical and Modern Persian Music with Dastan Ensemble in New York

World Music Central News Room October 2, 2013 No Comments

Parissa, one of the finest female vocalists from Iran, known for her command of the classical and Sufi genres of Persian music is set to…

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