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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…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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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.
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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.
    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

10th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days in October 2011

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2011 No Comments

The 10th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days will take place October 1st – 31st, 2011. Daniel Pearl World Music Days is an international network…

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Bachata Musician Joan Soriano to Perform in Durham at Motorco Music Hall

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2011 1 Comment

Dominican musician Joan Soriano is set to perform on Friday, September 23 at 8:00 pm at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, North Carolina. The “Duke…

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Obituaries

Reggae Producer and Songwriter Joel Chin Dies at 35

World Music Central News Room August 17, 2011 No Comments

VP Records announced today the passing of Joel Chin at the age of 35. Joel was shot last night (Tuesday, August 16) outside his home…

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Album reviews

Avant-garde Galician Explorations

Angel Romero August 17, 2011 No Comments

Mercedes Peón …—… SOS (Fol 10002048, 2010) SOS is the fourth album by Spanish multi-instrumentalist and composer Mercedes Peón. The cover of the album shows…

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Tour Announcements

Polish Folk Band Dikanda Launches United States Tour

World Music Central News Room August 17, 2011 No Comments

Polish band Dikanda re-imagines traditional Eastern European songs. Americans will have their first taste of Dikanda’s lively intensity in September 2011, as the group tours…

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Events

92YTRIBECA to Present World Music Concerts in New York

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2011 No Comments

New York City venue 92YTRIBECA will be presenting world music concerts throughout the next weeks. Tue, Aug 23 Kakande / Imaginary Homeland A night of…

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Album reviews

Highlights from the Queen of Fado

Angel Romero August 16, 2011 No Comments

Amália Rodrigues The Queen of Fado – Amália Rodrigues (EUCD2337, 2011) In Portugal, vocalist Amália Rodrigues is known as “A rainha do fado” – the…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Goat Rodeo Sessions Brings Together Musical Maestros

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2011 No Comments Chris Thile

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, bassist Edgar Meyer, mandolinist Chris Thile and fiddler Stuart Duncan will be releasing The Goat Rodeo Sessions on Sony Masterworks. The Goat…

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Events

Spanish offWOMEX Night at WOMEX 2011 To Be Held October 27

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2011 No Comments

Sounds from Spain will be presenting an offWOMEX showcase on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at WOMEX 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The artists scheduled to perform…

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Interviews

Red Baraat Taking the Nation by Storm!

Les Moncada August 14, 2011 No Comments

New York City’s Red Baraat has taken the nation by storm. They recently released their first CD, Chaal Baby, a must buy CD for your…

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