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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

Bill Wyman, Capercaillie, and Fusions at Celtic Connections 2008

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2008

The 2 February program at Celtic Connections 2008 includes former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, Angus Grant, Bill Wyman, Koshka World Gypsy & Jazz Band…

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Book Reviews

All About the Gnawa

Angel Romero February 1, 2008

Deborah Kapchan has spent years studying the music of the Gnawa and its relationship with the recording industry. Her book Traveling Spirit Master is an…

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Transatlantic Sessions, Breton Night and Friday Night Blues February 1st at Celtic Connections 2008

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2008 Celtic Connections

The international focus of Celtic Connections 2008 continues February 1st with the Transatlantic Sessions, Breton Night, Friday Night Blues, Fiona Mackenzie & Friends, Catherine Feeny…

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General News

Mambo Kings Author to Publish Novel and Memoir

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2008

Hyperion Books announced Tuesday that it will publish Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos’s "Beautiful Maria of My Soul," a companion novel to his The Mambo…

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Album reviews

Bubblin’ Babylon

Angel Romero January 31, 2008

Infantry Rockers Boombala (Revolucion Disks, 2007) The Infantry Rockers  is a collective formed by musicians from various parts of the world (Africa, South America, the…

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Events

Denver Folk & Roots Music Festival 2008 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Announces Official Artist Lineup

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2008

Denver, Colorado (USA) – Swallow Hill Music Association announced its official artist lineup for its Second Annual Denver Folk & Roots Music Festival on Friday,…

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General News

European Union Court Mixed Ruling on File Sharing

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2008

Tuesday a top European Union court, based in Luxembourg, handed down a mixed decision to the recording and film industries by refusing to force telecommunications…

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Events

World Choirs, The Duhks with Tim O’Brien, and Renowned Scottish Acts on January 31 at Celtic Connections 2008

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2008

Infusing her native Gaelic song traditions with world and contemporary influences, Alyth McCormack shares the bill January 31 at Celtic Connections 2008 with pioneering Scottish…

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Album reviews

Reflective Bossa

Angel Romero January 30, 2008

Vinicius Cantuaria Cymbals (Koch Records, 2008) Brazilian  multi-instrumentalist and singer Vinicius Cantuaria is able to perform a wide range of styles, from bossa nova to…

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Tour Announcements

African Soul Rebels Tour 2008 featuring Salif Keita, Tony Allen and Awadi

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2008

UK – After three series of acclaimed concerts, the African Soul Rebels tour has raised its game further for 2008, uniting two legends and a…

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