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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.
    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

Events

William Kennedy Piping Festival 2008 Program Revealed

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2008 No Comments

The 15th William Kennedy Piping Festival will be held 13 – 16 November 2008 in Armagh, in Northern Ireland. The festival features some of the…

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Events

Babá Ken Okulolo & Kotoja at Ashkenaz

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2008 No Comments

Nigerian Babá Ken Okulolo & Kotoja will perform Saturday, September 27 at  Ashkenaz Music in Berkeley, California. One of San Francisco Bay Area’s leaders in…

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Zimbabwean Vocalist Chiwoniso at Ashkenaz

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2008 No Comments

Following the release earlier this month of her explosive new CD, “Rebel Woman,” Zimbabwean singer Chiwoniso makes her Ashkenaz debut Friday, September 26, leading eight-member…

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Album reviews

Waltzing Fiddles

Angel Romero September 24, 2008 No Comments

Annbjorg Lien – Waltz with Me

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Events

 Italian Star Carmen Consoli Returns to Chicago for One-Woman Show

World Music Central News Room September 23, 2008 No Comments

HotHouse will host Italy’s top female singer-songwriter Carmen Consoli September 28, 2008. Under the HotHouse Presents banner, Consoli will perform 2 sets at the upstairs…

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Events

UK Reggae Star Lloyd Brown with 7th Street Sound Will Perform at Ashkenaz in Berkeley

World Music Central News Room September 23, 2008 No Comments

On a busy 2008 tour that includes Europe and Africa as well as the United States, UK reggae singing star Lloyd Brown will perform at…

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Obituaries

Blues Singer Nappy Brown Dies in Charlotte at 78

World Music Central News Room September 23, 2008 No Comments

Renowned blues singer Nappy Brown died Saturday night at 10:30 pm after a lengthy hospitalization. He was 78. The funeral service will be held September…

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General News

Cambodian Global Surf Band Dengue Fever Will Make British Television Debut on Later with Jools Holland

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2008 No Comments

Dengue Fever, the Cambodian surf rock and world beat band from Los Angeles who played more than 30 festival and club dates in Europe this…

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New Releases

Sakura Ensemble Releases Album of Minyo Music of Japan

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2008 No Comments

The Sakura Ensemble will be releasing its new CD, Minyo of Japan on October 6, 2008. The Sakura Ensemble, comprising three singers and traditional Japanese…

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General News

Brazilian Sensation Andreia Dias Will Perform at offWomex Showcase November 1 in Sevilla

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2008 No Comments

A Brazilian artist that is creating quite a buzz in Sao Paulo, Andreia Dias will be performing Saturday, November 1st at offWomex in Sevilla. The…

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