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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).…

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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.
    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

Awards

Polynesian Sensation Te Vaka Wins Two Top Awards

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2008

Te Vaka won two of the top awards at the 2008 Pacific Music Awards on Saturday night – “Best Pacific Album” for their 5th Album…

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Obituaries

Rock Innovator Bo Diddley Dies at 79

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2008

Bo Diddley died Monday, June 2 of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida. He was 79 years old. He’d been in ill health…

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Events

"Music Without Borders" Presents Six International Music Concerts at Millennium Park in Chicago

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2008

Chicago (Illinois), USA – The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Millennium Park presents the third year of the popular international music series, Music Without Borders,…

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New Releases

Bajofondo Will Release “Mar Dulce” in North America in July 2008

World Music Central News Room June 2, 2008

Decca and Surco Records announced the July 15, 2008 release of Mar Dulce (Sweet Sea) from Bajofondo, the Argentine-Uruguayan collective led by the two-time Academy…

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Events

The Rainforest Awakened by the Rousing Beat of Taiko Drum

World Music Central News Room June 1, 2008

The stillness of the rainforest will definitely be awakened by the rousing beat of the taiko drum. This rousing beat of the Japanese drum will…

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Events

Gilberto Gil Will Perform at Fillmore Miami Beach

World Music Central News Room June 1, 2008

Gilberto Gil – singer, songwriter, icon, statesman – returns to Miami with his full band on July 5th, 2008.  The Gilberto Gil Broadband tour features…

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Album reviews

Global Fulas

Angel Romero May 31, 2008

A Fula’s Call Liingu (LLR 022, 2008) Paris watch out, one of the finest contemporary West African CDs came out of The Netherlands. Liingu is…

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New Releases

Grupo Fantasma Releases Sonidos Gold

World Music Central News Room May 31, 2008

Grupo Fantasma and Aire Sol Records announced the North American release of their new album Sonidos Gold in conjunction with High Wire Music and Fontana/Universal…

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New Releases

Sufi Inspired World Beat Band Niyaz Returns with Nine Heavens

World Music Central News Room May 30, 2008

Six Degrees Records announced the new album from Niyaz, titled Nine Heavens. Nine Heavens will be released as a double CD (featuring one disc of…

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Events

Haris Alexiou at Pops Goes Hellenic in Boston

World Music Central News Room May 30, 2008

Boston (Massachusetts), USA – On June 7, the world-famous Boston Pops Orchestra, led by Keith Lockhart, will perform well known Greek songs, as well as…

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