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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.
    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

Events

Rajasthan to Host 4th Edition of World Sufi Spirit Festival

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2012 No Comments

The Indian state of Rajasthan is all set to serenade music aficionados with the 4th edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) at Nagaur…

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Events

Spanish Singer and Dancer La Shica to Perform at Flamenco Festival 2012 in New York City

Reinholds Zviedris February 18, 2012 No Comments

Spanish vocalist and dancer La Shica is scheduled to perform on March 8, 8:00 pm at Le Poisson Rouge as part of Flamenco Festival 2012’s…

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General News

Debo Band to Release Next Album on Next Ambiance / Sub Pop

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2012 No Comments

Seattle-based Next Ambiance / Sub Pop has announced the release of the new album by world music act Debo Band. The label will release their…

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Album reviews

Feeling Like a Different Guitarist

Angel Romero February 17, 2012 No Comments

Leni Stern Sabani (Leni Stern Recordings, 2012) Leni Stern continues her collaborations with African musicians on her latest album, titled Sabani. Stern has a genuine…

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Absorbing Presentation Of The American Indian Flute Traditions

Angel Romero February 16, 2012 No Comments

Remembering the Songs: Music Traditions from the Zuni, Navajo, and Salish is a multimedia project with a music CD and a video documentary produced by…

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General News

World Music Summit WOMEX Now Accepting Submissions for 2012 Showcase in Greece

Angel Romero February 15, 2012 No Comments

The leading international world music conference and showcase WOMEX is now accepting submissions from local legends to the freshest talents to showcase at the top…

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Concert reviews

A Historic Concert: Pandit Ravi Shankar Bids “Farewell to Bangalore”

Madanmohan Rao February 15, 2012 No Comments

A historic concert was held on February 7: the farewell performance to the city of Bangalore by sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar and his daughter…

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General News

World Music Meeting WOMEX 2012 Seeking Proposals for Conference Speakers & Mentors

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2012 No Comments

World music conference and showcase WOMEX 2012 is now accepting submissions conference speakers & mentors. World music professionals from around the world are called upon…

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General News

World Music Conference WOMEX 2012 Now Accepting Films for Screening

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2012 No Comments

WOMEX 2012 is calling music filmmakers to show their work at the IMZ Film Screenings at WOMEX, the leading platform for world music in audiovisual…

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General News

GondwanaSound’s Album of the Week: Wona Baba Maraire by Tendai Maraire

Jill Turner February 15, 2012 No Comments Tendai Maraire

The Album of the Week at GondwanaSound radio show is “Wona Baba Maraire” from a Seattle based Zimbabwean, Tendai Maraire. Whether it was writing hip…

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