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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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  • 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.
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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.
    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.
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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

Kodo’s Sensational Taiko Drumming Returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2011 No Comments

As part of their World Music Series, the Los Angeles Philharmonic will present Kodo on February 10th at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Exploring the limitless…

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Events

Renowned singer songwriter Jorge Drexler to Perform in Miami

World Music Central News Room January 16, 2011 No Comments

Uruguayan Jorge Drexler, one of the most important voices in Latin American music, willbe performing at Fillmore Miami Beach on Saturday January 29th, 2011 at…

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Legendary Irish Band Horslips to Perform at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 16, 2011 No Comments

Influential Irish band Horslips will be performing Tuesday, January 18th at 8pm at Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow. With their trail-blazing fusion of folk, progressive rock,…

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Portuguese Guitar master Custódio Castelo releases First International Album

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2011 No Comments

Renowned Portuguese guitarist Custódio Castelo has released an album titled The Art of Portuguese Fado Guitar – Tempus (ARC Music). Winner of the 2010 Amália…

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Events

Yasmin Levy and Moishe’s Bagel at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2011 No Comments

The acclaimed Israeli-born singer Yasmin Levy will be performing Tuesday, January 18th at 7:30pm at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Main Auditorium. Yasmin Levy at once…

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Obituaries

Bata Drum Master Daniel Alfonso Herrera Dies in Cuba

Les Moncada January 14, 2011 No Comments

Daniel Alfonso Herrera, a batá master from Matanzas, Cuba died on December 19th of 2010 of an incurable cancer in the City of Matanzas, Cuba.…

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Events

Liz Carroll & Friends and Mairearad & Anna to Perform at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2011 No Comments

Irish-American fiddler Liz Carroll will be performing Monday, January 17th at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite. Carroll’s career now spans more than 30 years,…

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A call to the musical Soul

TJ Nelson January 13, 2011 1 Comment

Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon Om Namo Narayanaya: Soul call (Soul Chants Music, 2010) Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon’s silky smooth vocals on her release Om Namo Narayanaya: Om…

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Events

Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore and Ben Powell at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2011 No Comments Mollie O'Brien

After starring in the Transatlantic Sessions and duetting with wee brother Tim at Celtic Connections 2010, Mollie O’Brien makes a welcome return on Sunday, January…

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The Quebe Sisters Band and The Seonaid Aitken Set at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 12, 2011 No Comments

The Quebe Sisters Band and Seonaid Aitken will be performing on Sunday, January 16th at 7:30pm at St Andrew’s in the Square. All the way…

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