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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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

Events

Additional Acts Announced for ¡Globalquerque! in New Mexico

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Albuquerque (New Mexico), USA – Albuquerque becomes the center of the world for one weekend in September when ¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s Third Annual Celebration of…

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New Releases

Reggae Gold 2007 Unveils Its Treasures of The Caribbean

World Music Central News Room June 19, 2007

Reggae Gold 2007 – Treasures of The Caribbean, divulges 18 of the most prized reggae gems of 2007 along with an exclusive bonus DVD featuring…

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Cuban Timba Star Issac Delgado in New York

World Music Central News Room June 19, 2007

On July 6th, S.O.B.’s presents a true icon of the timba genre, Issac Delgado. Every Friday, S.O.B.’s Salsa Groove Afterwork party hosts the hottest local…

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Austin Hosts Global Harmony, a World Music Celebration of Africa

World Music Central News Room June 19, 2007

Austin (Texas), USA – World music festival Global Harmony will take place Friday and Saturday, June 22-3, 5pm – 2am at Ruta Maya International Headquarters,…

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New Releases

Discover Agent Double E’s Strange Fusion of Folk-Rock-Reggae

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Renee Asteria’s new release represents the combined efforts of musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area and Buenos Aires. Renée Asteria’s music is a strange…

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Events

World Music at 23rd Tokyo Summer Festival 2007

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2007

Tokyo, Japan – The 23rd Tokyo Summer Festival will be held tin July and August of 2007. The theme this year is Towards the Islands…

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International Frame Drum Festival Tamburi Mundi

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2007

Germany – The international Framedrum Festival Tamburi Mundi will take place in summer this year in Freiburg (Germany) during August 7-12. This is the second…

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New Releases

The Rough Guide To North African Café

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2007

The Rough Guide To North African Café (RGNET1187CD) is a musical journey through Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt, featuring artists from Algeria’s legendary Maurice El…

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General News

Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2007

In August 2007, Modiba Productions will release Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako. A stalwart follow-up to his self-titled U.S. debut album, Vieux Farka…

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Obituaries

Guqin Master Tsar Teh-Yun Dies at 102

World Music Central News Room June 15, 2007

The North American Guqin Association reported the death of master guqin performer Tsar Teh-Yun (Cai Deyun), who passed away on June 10th (Beijing time) at…

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