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    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 No Comments
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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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    Hidden Hermeto Flute Gems Revealed On New Tribute Release

    Aline Gonçalves, Andrea Ernest Dias, Carlos Malta, Eduardo Neves – Obra Viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol. 1 Flautas (Rocinante, 2025) Obra Viva de Hermeto…

    Tyler Bennet March 30, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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
  • Kavita Shah and Bau sitting around a table in a courtyard full of plants.
    Music videos

    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Events

Brooklyn Academy of Music to present “Songs from The Capeman” with Paul Simon, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and More

World Music Central News Room March 30, 2008

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is producing Songs from The Capeman (April 1 through April 6, 2008), a special concert staging of Paul Simon‘s 1998…

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Events

An Evening with Québec in Louisiana

World Music Central News Room March 30, 2008

Lafayette (Louisiana), USA – Festival International is hosting a special celebration with Québec on Festival Saturday, April 26, 2008. Québec is celebrating 400 years of…

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General News

Azerbaijani Musician Becomes UNESCO Artists for Peace

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2008

The Azerbaijani composer and pianist Franghiz Ali-Zadeh has become the latest performer to be nominated to represent the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization…

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Events

Global Beat Master Jamshied Sharifi Announces CD Release Party on April 14th in New York

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2008

New York (New York), USA –  Join Jamshied Sharifi with guest performers Hassan Hakmoun, Yungchen Lhamo, Mamak Khadem and Vishal Vaid for a unique concert…

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Events

Antibalas Returns to S.O.B.’s in April 2008

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2008

On April 10th, S.O.B.’s, presents an high energy live performance by Afrobeat pioneers Antibalas. The Afrobeat band with the Spanish name (meaning bulletproof) is a…

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Album reviews

Rich Heritage

Angel Romero March 28, 2008

Gong Linna Chinese Folk Songs (Arc Music, 2008) Gong Linna, from Ghizou, is one of China’s best known singers. She won the Chinese National Singing Competition.…

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New Releases

The Electronic Music Manuscript: A Richard Devine Collection Premium Collection Loop Library

World Music Central News Room March 27, 2008

Sony Creative Software announced the release of The Electronic Music Manuscript: A Richard Devine Collection, a 2-CD, 24-bit royalty-free Premium Collection loop library featuring the…

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Album reviews

Persian Love

Angel Romero March 27, 2008

Pouya Mahmoodi Mehr (Faryaad Records, 2008) Iranian underground guitarist Pouya Mahmoodi has recorded a beautiful album dedicated to the Goddess Mehr of ancient Persia.  Titled…

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Album reviews

Venezuelan Pride

Angel Romero March 27, 2008

Orlando Poleo ¡Cúrate! (Cacao Music, 2007) Venezuelan expatriate Orlanedo Poleo has been playing with Paris-based salsa bands for several years. He is considered one of…

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Conferences

Submission Deadline for WOMEX 2008 Showcase in Three Weeks

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2008

Berlin, Germany – The deadline for WOMEX 2008 is 18 April 2008, only 3 weeks away. Due to the online process, there will be no…

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