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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 No Comments
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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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  • Album reviews

    Hidden Hermeto Flute Gems Revealed On New Tribute Release

    Aline Gonçalves, Andrea Ernest Dias, Carlos Malta, Eduardo Neves – Obra Viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol. 1 Flautas (Rocinante, 2025) Obra Viva de Hermeto…

    Tyler Bennet March 30, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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
  • Kavita Shah and Bau sitting around a table in a courtyard full of plants.
    Music videos

    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

LIFEM, London International Festival of Exploratory Music 2011

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2011 No Comments

The 2011 edition of the London International Festival of Exploratory Music will take place from Monday October 31st through Sunday November 6th, 2011 at various…

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Events

Mohammad-Reza Shajarian & the Shahnaz Ensemble at Durham Performing Arts Center on April 28, 2012

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2011 No Comments

Mohammad-Reza Shajarian & the Shahnaz Ensemble are set to perform Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North Carolina on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 8:00…

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Album reviews

Guitar and Mandolin Whispers

Angel Romero October 21, 2011 No Comments

Yamandu Costa & Hamilton de Holanda Live! This remarkable live recording brings together two of Brazil’s finest instrumentalists: guitarist Yamandu Costa and mandolinist Hamilton de…

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Events

World Music Showcase globalFEST 2012 Program Announced

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2011 No Comments

The 2012 edition of the world music festival and showcase globalFEST will take place January 8, 2012 at New York City’s Webster Hall. globalFEST 2012…

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New Releases

Ravish Momin’s Explorations

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2011 No Comments

Tarana After the Disquet (2011) Ravish Momin is the musician behind the Tarana project. After the Disquet is a self-released EP that demonstrates Momin‘s musical…

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General News

Ukulele Sensation Jake Shimabukuro To Lead Hundreds of Ukulele Players to Break the Guinness World Record

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2011 No Comments

Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro will lead over 1,500 ukulele players from all over the world this Saturday, October 22, in a unified performance at the…

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General News

Nominees for Canadian Folk Music Awards 2011 Announced

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2011 No Comments

The Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs) announced the nominees for its 2011 awards gala. As part of a celebration of musical excellence in Canada, artists…

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General News

WOMEX to Support Hugh Masekela’s Musicians & Artists Assistance Programme of South Africa

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2011 No Comments

Along with his WOMEX Artist Award, South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela will be given funds to put into a project of his own choice.…

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Events

Anoushka Shankar to Perform in Durham at Duke University on April 14, 2012

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2011 No Comments

Anoushka Shankar is set to perform on at Duke University’s Page Auditorium in Durham, North Carolina on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 8:00 pm. To…

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Interviews

Lyrical and Madly Danceable, an Interview with Goran Bregovic

Angel Romero October 19, 2011 2 Comments

Sarajevo-born Goran Bregovic is a renowned European musician of mixed Serbian and Croatian heritage. In recent years he has been showcasing his music throughout the…

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