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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).…

    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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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.
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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.
    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.
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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

Clannad, The Duhks and Bruce Cockburn Highlights of Celtic Connections’ Friday 19th Concerts

World Music Central News Room January 18, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Renowned artists from Scotland, Ireland and North America will perform at Celtic Connections 2007. The scheduled is listed below. In addition, the…

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General News

Celtic Connections Announce EventScotland Funding

World Music Central News Room January 18, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – EventScotland, Scotland’s national organization for sports and cultural events has awarded Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival a grant of £15,000 for a significant…

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Events

The World’s Largest Gathering of Blues Bands in February 1-3, 2007

World Music Central News Room January 18, 2007

Memphis (Tennessee), USA – One of the historical cradles of blues, Memphis will present 157 blues acts from around the world compete for cash, prizes,…

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Events

Celtic and international folk, country and rock music stars on Thursday 18th at Celtic Connections

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Things really kick off on the second day of Celtic Connections 2007, as its diverse line-up sees an array of international folk,…

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New Releases

Joe Craven’s Django Latino Available in North America Today

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2007

Nashville(Tennessee), USA – Django Latino is the latest release by Joe Craven. The CD makes the most of its creator’s imaginative capacities. Craven internalizes the…

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New Releases

World Music Benefit CD Raises Funds for West Papuan Refugees

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2007

UK – Merdeka (freedom) is a compilation, made up of songs donated by artists from seventeen countries around the world. They have come together to…

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Events

Interparla V, World Music Festival near Madrid

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2007

Parla (Madrid), Spain – The fifth edition of the world music festival Interparla, will be held in the city of Parla, which is located in…

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Album reviews

Fortunate Son?

Tom Orr January 16, 2007

Vieux Farka Toure Vieux Farka Toure (World Village 468065, 2007) Following in the footsteps of a parent who’s nothing short of legendary in the music…

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Events

Celtic Connections 2007 Launches Tomorrow in Spectacular Fashion with a Torchlit Procession and Opening Concert

World Music Central News Room January 16, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – In a dazzling launch to Celtic Connections 2007, the ScottishPower Pipe Band and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Pipe Band will lead a…

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Events

Celtic Connections 2007 Celebrates Gaelic Roots

World Music Central News Room January 16, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Scotland’s Celtic Connections festival will celebrate the country’s own roots with a range of Gaelic bands and singers performing at this year’s…

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