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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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

Events

Maria Bethania to Perform in Miami Beach on November 11th 2011

World Music Central News Room August 11, 2011 No Comments

Brazilian star Maria Bethania is set to perform in Miami Beach on November 11th. This will be her first appearance in Florida since 1988. Singer…

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Obituaries

Renowned Flamenco Guitarist Moraito Chico Dies at 54

Angel Romero August 10, 2011 6 Comments FlamencoMoraito Chico

One of Spain’s finest guitarists died today at Hospital General de Jerez de la Frontera of lung cancer. Moraito Chico was one of the leading…

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Voice & Harp Delights

Angel Romero August 10, 2011 1 Comment

Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra Voices & Harps (2011) Talented Irish musicians Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra join forces on this outstanding album…

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Guarco’s Fever

Angel Romero August 10, 2011 No Comments

Guarco Fiebre (2011) Fiebre is the title of the new album by New York-based Uruguayan singer Marco Fernando Guarino (better known as Guarco). The singer-songwriter…

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Events

The Beloved Sacred Art & Music Festival 2011

World Music Central News Room August 10, 2011 No Comments

The Beloved Festival will be held August 11-15, 2011 Tidewater Falls, near the town of Tidewater. This year’s lineup features Canadian cross-cultural banjo virtuoso Jayme…

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Marbella Reggae Festival 2011

World Music Central News Room August 10, 2011 No Comments

Marbella Reggae Festival 19 de Agosto de 2011 Recinto de Conciertos Playa del Pinillo, Marbella Toots and The Maytals, Poorhouse Rockers Sound System, Echo Reverb,…

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General News

British Indie Labels Devastated by London Warehouse Fire

World Music Central News Room August 9, 2011 No Comments

A fire last night (August 8th) at the Sony DADC warehouse in London, during the riots, has severely affected the British independent music community. The…

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Obituaries

Renowned Canadian Accordonist Philippe Bruneau Dies in France

World Music Central News Room August 9, 2011 1 Comment

Virtuoso accordionist and composer Philippe Bruneau passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Forcalquier (France). He had been suffering from cancer. The funeral will…

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Album reviews

Intriguing cross pollination

TJ Nelson August 9, 2011 No Comments

The Taal Tantra Experience Sixth Sense (Ozella Music, 2011) Set for release August 9th, Sixth Sense draws listeners into the musical amalgam that is The…

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General News

senegalese star Youssou N’Dour to deliver keynote at 4th IMC World Forum

Angel Romero August 9, 2011 No Comments

The organisers of the 4th International Music Council’s World Forum on Music announced that world-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has accepted to share with the…

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