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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.
    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.
    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

Tour Announcements

The Woven Strings Tour: Scottish Fiddle and Harp

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2007

From sparkling jigs and reels to heart-stopping slow airs, Rachel Hair (Ullapool) and Sarah Naylor (Isle of Skye), two of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians join…

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Events

Summer Nights at El Museo del Barrio, Free Live Concert Series Features a Range of Latin Talents

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2007

New York (NY), USA – El Museo del Barrio is presenting its annual Summer Nights at El Museo del Barrio, the free concert series that…

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Album reviews

Global Sicilians

Angel Romero June 24, 2007

Unnaddarè Kalsa (Megasound, 2007) From Sicily (Italy) comes Unnaddarè, a worldbeat band led by multi-instrumentalist Maurizio Catania. The group uses Sicilian lyrics, frame drums, ud,…

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Album reviews

An Ocean of Dub

Angel Romero June 23, 2007

Various Artists Essential Dub (Roir RSCD9503, 2007) Music technology has allowed the development of new arts. Dub is the child of recording studio techniques that…

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Album reviews

Michel Camilo, the Effervescence of the Best Times

Rafael Mieses June 22, 2007

Michel Camilo – Spirit of the Moment

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New Releases

Chakra Dhyana, A Musical Path to Meditation

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2007

Hollywood (California), USA – World music label Kosmic Music has released a musical path to meditation with Chakra Dhyana. Chanted by Sri Krishnaraj Bhagavaddasa, one…

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Events

Guitar Legend John McLaughlin Will Perform in Durham, North Carolina, as Part of North American Tour

Angel Romero June 21, 2007

Guitarist John McLaughlin will be touring North America this fall with his brand new electric band, The 4th Dimension, starting with a show on September…

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New Films

Red Envelope Entertainment Will Release Home Video of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2007

San Francisco (California), USA – On International Refugee Day, June 20, Red Envelope Entertainment, the original content division of Netflix, announced their acquisition of the…

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Album reviews

Traveling Gypsy Masters

Angel Romero June 21, 2007

Various Artists Gypsy Caravan (World Village, 2007) Gypsy Caravan is the companion CD to the Gypsy Caravan film. Released in 2007, the Gypsy Caravan documentary…

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General News

Da’Ville Teams Up with Sean Paul on His New Video “Always on My Mind”

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2007

New York, USA – Last week in Jamaica, Da’Ville in collaboration with Sean Paul shot the video for “Always on My Mind,” the official remix…

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