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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.
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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.
    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.
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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

Conferences

Changes to WOMEX Schedule Announced

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2006

Berlin, Germany – WOMEX Sevilla 2006 announces changes and additions to the 2006 conference schedule. The showcase for El Gran Silencio (Mexico) has been cancelled.…

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WOMEX Sevilla 2006 Breaks Registration Record

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2006

Berlin, Germany – Andy Palacio will be the biggest in its 12-year history. “WOMEXicans obviously approve of our return to glorious Spain,” said a WOMEX…

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Events

Amjad Ali Khan in concert at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – The Center for India Studies presents Amjad Ali Khan in concert with The Legacy of the Sarod – India’s Ancient…

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General News

2006 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Extended

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2006

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended its submission deadline. World music and roots music acts are encouraged to apply because there are world music,…

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New Releases

Lebanese Singer Nayla Releases Ala Maak

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2006

Madrid, Spain – Nayla, a Lebanese singer based in Madrid, will present her debut CD, Ala maak, on October 31 at 21h30, at Galileo Galilei,…

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Salsa Legend Johnny Pacheco Celebrates 50 Years of Groundbreaking Music

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Fania, the famed label that originated the Salsa boom, announced this week the release of Johnny Pacheco, A Man and…

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Pete Escovedo Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary with Special Live Concert

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2006

Oakland (California), USA – Latin Jazz timbales virtuoso Pete Escovedo and Juanita Escovedo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, with a special live concert event…

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Events

MerleFest 2007 Announces Stellar Line-Up

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2006

Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Ticket sales for MerleFest 2007, the Americana Music Celebration Presented by Lowe’s, will begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at…

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Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Jams with Rajasthani All Stars

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2006

UK – Desert Slide is a CD by a new Sense World Music collective featuring Grammy award winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt playing the mohan veena…

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Putumayo Releases New Orleans Christmas Album

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2006

For this upcoming season of gifts and giving, Putumayo has released New Orleans Christmas. In the spirit of giving, Putumayo will donate a portion of…

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