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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.
    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.
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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.
    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.
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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

Album reviews

Round Dance Grooves

Angel Romero March 27, 2012 No Comments

Northern Cree Dancerz Groove (Canyon Records CR-6503, 2012) Northern Cree, the popular Canadian First Nations group has a new round dance album titled Dancerz Groove.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Dr. John and Dan Auerbach to Release Collaboration Titled ‘Locked Down’

Angel Romero March 26, 2012 1 Comment

Legendary New Orleans singer-songwriter and pianist Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack) is set to release his new album, ‘Locked Down‘ on April 3rd on Nonesuch…

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Wan Fambul Catalyst for Reconciliation

Angel Romero March 25, 2012 No Comments

Various Artists Wan Fambul (Catalyst, 2012) Renowned world music artists along with pop singers and rappers contribute their music Wan Fambul, a benefit album for…

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Tour Announcements

Oud and Percussion Project DoubleDuo to Begin April 2012 UK Tour

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2012 No Comments

DoubleDuo, a Middle Eastern oud and percussion project featuring Iraqi oud musician Khyam Allami, Palestinian oud player Ahmad Al-Khatib, percussionist Youssef Hbeisch and Italian frame…

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Events

Free Japanese Gagaku Court Music Concert at Columbia University in New York

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2012 No Comments

The Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies will present the music concert “Japanese Sacred Gagaku Court Music and Secular Art Music: Ancient Soundscapes Reborn – Glories…

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Events

Tadasana After Dark Announces Nighttime Music Series

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2012 No Comments

The Tadasana Festival has announced its eagerly-awaited nighttime music component: Tadasana After Dark. Tadasana Festival will take place on Santa Monica’s beach over Earth Day…

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Musicians from 12 countries to Participate in Cubadisco 2012

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2012 No Comments

Groups and soloists from 12 countries, including Spain, Argentina and Germany, have so far confirmed their attendance to the upcoming International Fair Cubadisco 2012, which…

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Album reviews

Entrancing Mehraab

TJ Nelson March 22, 2012 No Comments

Loga Ramin Torkian Mehraab (Six Degrees Records, 2012) Iranian composer and musician Loga Ramin Torkian’s debut solo recording Mehraab is a densely rich musical landscape…

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Events

The Best of Spain with Paco de Lucia and Buika This Spring in Miami

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2012 No Comments BuikaPaco de Lucia

The Rhythm Foundation will be presenting some of the best sounds from Spain with two outstanding concerts at the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the…

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Awards

Rainforest World Music Festival & Borneo Jazz 2012 T-Shirt Design Winners Announced

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2012 1 Comment

Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) revealed today the winners of the T-Shirt design competition for Rainforest World Music Festival and Borneo Jazz 2012 held recently at…

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