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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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  • 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.
    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

Concert reviews

Impressive Fanfare Ciocarlia at Duke On the Lawn Concert

Angel Romero September 23, 2012 No Comments

Sunday, September 23, 2012 On the Lawn at Duke Gardens Durham, North Carolina Romanian brass band maestros Fanfare Ciocarlia brought their vibrant Balkan sound to…

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Album reviews

Wine of the Mystic

Madanmohan Rao September 23, 2012 No Comments

Anupam Shobhakar Wine of the Mystic (Times Music, 2006) This is an absolutely first rate fusion album featuring Anupam Shobhakar on sarod and guitars, Sangeeta…

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More Than Just the Importance of Featuring Ernest

Tom Orr September 22, 2012 No Comments

Avila Avila Featuring Earnest Ranglin (Avila Street Records, 2012) The band backing longtime Jamaican guitar great Ernest Ranglin on this release was originally set to…

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Album reviews

Persian Azeri Project – From Shiraz to Baku

Madanmohan Rao September 22, 2012 No Comments

Persian Azeri Trio From Shiraz To Baku (Arc Music, 2012) Ace musicians from Iran and Azerbaijan join together in this pleasant album exploring the connections…

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New CDs and digital releases

Robert Soko Releases BalkanBeats Remix Album

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2012 No Comments

Bosnian DJ Robert Soko is releasing ‘BalkanBeats SoundLab‘ on October 2012. The album features Soko’s own hand-crafted debut series of remixes, in collaboration with his…

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New CDs and digital releases

Stockholm Lisboa Project Releases Aurora

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2012 No Comments

Stockholm Lisboa Project describes its music as “fado, polska and beyond”. Aurora is the band’s third full-length studio album. Stockholm Lisboa Project performs traditional and…

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Events

Renowned Iranian vocalist Salar Aghili Opens New World Music Institute Season

Angel Romero September 21, 2012 No Comments

One of Iran’s leading vocalists, Salar Aghili, will open the new World Music Institute season on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm. This program…

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Articles

Hispanic Heritage Month, Focus on Argentina

Angel Romero September 20, 2012 No Comments

World Music Central‘s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month continues with the music of Argentina, one of the music powerhouses in South America. It’s the birthplace…

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Album reviews

Remarkable Staff Benda Bilili

Angel Romero September 20, 2012 1 Comment

Staff Benda Bilili Bouger le monde (Crammed Discs, 2012) Staff Benda Bilili, the great street band from Kinshasha (Democratic Republic of Congo) is back with…

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Album reviews

Bee Gees Brazilian Ballads

Angel Romero September 19, 2012 No Comments

Ana Gazzola Musicas e palavras Dos Bee Gees (Fuel, 2012) Los Angeles-based Brazilian Singer Ana Gazzola has taken some of the most popular ballads by…

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