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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

Album reviews

Fårö Memories

Angel Romero June 17, 2012 No Comments

Soetkin Collier Reiseiland (Appel Rekords, 2011) Reiseiland is the latest solo album by the well-known Flemish singer-songwriter Soetkin Collier. There is a thriving contemporary folk…

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Events

Gilberto Gil & Malian Stars Amadou & Maria Headliners at Back2Black Festival in London

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2012 No Comments

Headlining on the Main Stage at Back2Black festival on Sunday, Juy 1st are icon of Brazilian music and Back2Black host Gilberto Gil & special guest;…

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Events

Renowned Quebecois Trio Genticorum to Perform at Lowell Summer Music Series near Boston

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2012 No Comments

Canadian band Genticorum is set to perform at the Lowell Summer Music Series outside Boston on June 23rd. Genticorum is a Quebecois roots music trio.…

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Album reviews

Blue Cha Cha

TJ Nelson June 16, 2012 No Comments

Manuel Galban Blue Cha Cha (Concord Picante, 2012) Cuban guitarist and bandleader Manuel Galban’s final recording Blue Cha Cha hits the streets June 26th and…

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Interviews

Interview with Lui Park of Pan-Asian Band HATA, Performers at the 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival

Angel Romero June 15, 2012 No Comments

Pan-Asian world music group HATA will perform Sunday, July 15th at the 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival. Although the regular group includes 24 musicians, Hata…

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Album reviews

Exuberant Masters of Balkan Drum and Brass

Angel Romero June 15, 2012 No Comments

Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar Golden Horns – The Best of Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar (Piranha Musik, 2012) The Golden Horns compilation is an…

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Music videos

Bluegrass Band Bearfoot Releases New Music Video For “Midnight In Montana”

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2012 No Comments

Contemporary bluegrass band Bearfoot has released a music video for “Midnight in Montana.” This is the second video from American Story, their 2011 album on…

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Interviews

Interview with Cankisou, Performers at Rainforest World Music Festival 2012

Angel Romero June 13, 2012 No Comments

Czech band Cankisou is one of the international acts that will be performing at this year’s Rainforest World Music Festival. The band became famous in…

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Album reviews

New Music and Poems of the Scots-Irish

Angel Romero June 13, 2012 No Comments

Randall Stephen Hall The Wee Wee Man. Songs from the Moon Shed (2010) Multitalented artist Randall Stephen Hall has released The Wee Wee Man –…

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Tour Announcements

Irish Folk Icon Finbar Furey Touring North America to Promote New album Colours

World Music Central News Room June 12, 2012 1 Comment

Irish folk music legend Finbar Furey is currently touring the United States to promote his new album titled Colours. The new recording features original contemporary…

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