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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.
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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.
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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

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Native American Music Awards 2010 Winners Announced

Angel Romero November 15, 2010 No Comments

The winners of the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards were announced on Friday, November 12, 2010. The event took place at the Seneca Niagara…

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World Music, Bluegrass and Classical Masters to Perform at Savannah Music Festival 2011

Angel Romero November 15, 2010 No Comments

Savannah Music Festival (SMF) announced the lineup for its 2011 season, an expansive city-wide, multi-venue program showcasing a wide array of internationally acclaimed artists in…

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Events

Buika to Perform at Miami’s Arsht Center

World Music Central News Room November 15, 2010 No Comments

Latin Grammy winner Buika will be performing this Saturday, November 20th, at 8PM at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.…

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Album reviews

Afro-Peruvian Delight

Angel Romero November 14, 2010 No Comments

Afrodita Amarte (Afrodita, 2010) Afrodita is a New York-based band led by Peruvian drummer and percussionist Hector Morales. The multinational band combines elements of Afro-Peruvian…

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Great Emotions Rise from Ville Ojanen’s Video Islanti

World Music Central News Room November 14, 2010 No Comments

‘Islanti’ is a song by the Finnish composer Ville Ojanen. ‘Islanti’ is taken from his latest album Hero, which is a journey to the ethnic…

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Album reviews

Arctic World Music

Angel Romero November 13, 2010 No Comments

Jienat Mira (JNCD002, 2010) One of the most fascinating releases in recent months is Jienat’s album, Mira (CD + Blu-Ray disc), a project led by…

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Awards

Juan Luis Guerra and Buika Among Winners of 2010 Latin Grammy

World Music Central News Room November 12, 2010 No Comments

Domican bachata star Juan Luis Guerra, Spain’s Buika and Brazil’s Gilberto Gil are among the winners of the 2010 Latin Grammy awards. The Latin Recording…

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Events

Richard Thompson Brings Darkly Comedic ‘Cabaret of Souls’ to UCLA Live November 19

World Music Central News Room November 12, 2010 No Comments

Award-winning guitar virtuoso, songwriter and British folk-rock legend Richard Thompson gathers a troupe of musical and theatrical cohorts for the much anticipated West Coast Premiere…

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Events

Emerging World Music Hybrids and Edgy Roots at globalFEST 2011 in New York City

World Music Central News Room November 12, 2010 No Comments

globalFEST returns to New York City with 13 artists on three stages, January 9, 2011. The globalFEST 2011 Lineup includes: Chamber Music: Ballaké Sissoko &…

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New Films

America’s Music Legacy: Folk to Be Released on DVD December 7 of 2010

World Music Central News Room November 12, 2010 No Comments

America’s Music Legacy: Folk will be released as part of the “America’s Music Legacy” series on December 7, 2010. Folk singers may be of an…

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