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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

Bandoneon Virtuoso and Composer Daniel Binelli Featured on Tango Metropolis Performances in Madrid

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2011 No Comments

Argentinean bandoneon virtuoso and composer Daniel Binelli is a featured performer and composer on Tango Metropolis’ current run of shows from February 16 through March…

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Events

Acoustic Folk with Matt P at The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove

Angel Romero February 15, 2011 No Comments

The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove is hosting a music event Thursday 17 February with Matthew P and Jem Cooke. Matt P delivers a unique brand…

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Yasmin Levy and Melingo to Perform at London’s La Linea 2011 Festival

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2011 No Comments

Yasmin Levy and Melingo will performing Wednesday April 6th at 7:30 pm at Barbican Hall. Levi returns to London with her electrifying Ladino songs and…

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Live from NY: Una Noche De Musica Featuring Three of Spain’s Top Music Stars

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2011 No Comments

New York City’s Manhattan Center will play host to a new annual concert event featuring three of Spain’s diverse and internationally-acclaimed music stars entitled Live…

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Album reviews

Frisell and Cantuária Create Something Extraordinary

TJ Nelson February 14, 2011 No Comments

Bill Frisell and Vinicius Cantuária Lágrimas Mexicanas (Entertainment One Music, 2011) Guitar guru Bill Frisell and Brazilian singer, musician and songwriter Vinicius Cantuária have teamed…

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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2011 Announces Initial Artists

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2011 2 Comments

The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2011 announced the first dozen artists confirmed to perform at the festival’s 18th annual gathering taking place June 17-19…

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Awards

World Music Winners of 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room February 13, 2011 No Comments

Winners of the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in the world music categories were announced tonight, February 13, 2011. Mali’s Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté…

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Events

KlezmerQuerque in New Mexico Celebrates its 9th Year in 2011

World Music Central News Room February 13, 2011 1 Comment

KlezmerQuerque a 3-day festival of concerts, workshops, and dance parties featuring Klezmer (the traditional dance & instrumental music of the Eastern European Jewish people) will…

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Album reviews

Global Electronica Portfolio

Angel Romero February 12, 2011 No Comments

Banco de Gaia Songs From The Silk Road (Disco Gecko, 2011) Songs From The Silk Road is an excellent introduction to the music of Banco…

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Tour Announcements

Fiddler Eileen Ivers to Bring Immigrant Soul to North American Stages in 2011

Angel Romero February 12, 2011 No Comments

Irish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul will be performing in the United States February-April 2011. Her repertoire connects the Celtic dots from Galicia (Spain)…

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