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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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  • 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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    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

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Saba

Angel Romero November 7, 2007 No Comments SabaSomali musicSomaliaworld music

Born in Mogadishu (Somalia) to an Italian father and Ethiopian mother, Saba has come to represent the meeting of African and European cultures: as an…

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Album reviews

Spicy Bhangra

TJ Nelson November 7, 2007

DJ Rekha Basement Bhangra (Koch Records, 2007) For Bhangra fans unable to attend New York’s monthly Basement Bhangra party at S.O.B.’s, DJ Rekha Presents Basement…

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Events

Reggae Fest at Virgin Islands Togetherness Splash

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2007

[image1_left]Life Water Promotions and ISW will present the first annual "V.I. Togetherness Splash". This show will take place on Saturday, November 24 in C’sted, St.…

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New Releases

CéU Remixed EP Contains Digital Only Release of 4 Tracks

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2007

CeU’s self titled debut, CéU, has become one of the break out releases of this year, captivating audiences around the world with it’s mix of…

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Events

Chicago Cultural Center Presents Kálmán Balogh & The Gypsy Cimbalom Band

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2007

Hungarian act Kálmán Balogh & Gypsy Jazz will perform Saturday, November 10, 2 pm at the Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington…

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Events

Sister Carol Headlines Lucky Dube Memorial Concert in New York

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2007

New york (NY), USA – S.O.B.’s announced that international reggae star and Lucky Dube collaborator, Sister Carol, will headline Long Live Lucky, a memorial concert…

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Album reviews

Loreena McKennitt Live from one of Spain’s Architectural Treasures

TJ Nelson November 4, 2007

Loreena McKennitt Nights from the Alhambra (Verve Music Group, 2007) Returning from a nine-year hiatus,  Loreena McKennitt has blazed across the music scene once again.…

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New Releases

Nonesuch Records releases Youssou N’Dour’s Rokku Mi Rokka in North America

World Music Central News Room November 4, 2007 Senegalese musicYoussou N'Dour

New York (NY), USA – Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour has a new album titled Rokku Mi Rokka (Give And Take) . The album follows N’Dour’s…

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New Films

Afro Peruvian Legend Eva Ayllon releases new DVD Recorded Live in Hollywood, California

World Music Central News Room November 4, 2007

Afro-Peruvian singer Eva Ayllón has a new DVD recorded live at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, California. Eva Ayllon Live From Hollywood recorded in the…

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Awards

Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Announce Special Award Winners: Lifetime Contribution to Aboriginal Music, Keeper of Traditions

World Music Central News Room November 3, 2007

Canada – The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007 has named this year’s recipients of three special awards: Agnes "Axtsikayc" Edgar will be honored with the…

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