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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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    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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  • 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

Roberto Fonseca and his orchestra live at Festival MED in Loulé
Concert reviews

Roberto Fonseca, an unforgettable experience

Rafael Mieses July 7, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicLatin jazzmamboRoberto Fonsecatimbaworld music

(headline image: Roberto Fonseca and his orchestra live at Festival MED in Loulé – Photo courtesy of Festival MED) With their dynamic performance, Roberto Fonseca…

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Articles

Festival MED, Part 1 – Exploring Loulé, a Thriving Portuguese Culture Hub

Angel Romero July 7, 2024 No Comments Festival MEDLouléworld fusionworld music

In late June, I had the pleasure of attending Festival MED, a remarkable annual world music festival that takes place in the city of Loulé…

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Maré cover artwork. A cubist illustration of a woman carrying a large round bowl on her head, in front of fishing boats.
Album reviews

Maré, a Musical Celebration of Portuguese fishermen and fishing communities

Iliana Cabrera July 7, 2024 No Comments fishermenNational Fishermen's DayPortuguese musicworld music

Maré – Maré (Sons Vadios, 2024) Maré (Tide) is a new release celebrating the lives and hard work of Portuguese fishermen and fishing communities. The…

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Vini De Groove Boi da Resiliência cover artwork. The artist standing in a field holding a guitar.
Music videos Single reviews

Vini De Groove Makes contact with Portuguese and Afro-Brazilian Traditions

Tom Orr July 7, 2024 No Comments Brazilian musicPortuguese musicVini De Grooveworld music

The USA’s Vini De Groove reaches for the deepest depths of the musical connections between Portuguese and Afro-Brazilian cultures on his track “Boi da Resiliência.”…

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Various Artists - Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93 album cover. Geometric patterns in yellow, black and white.
Album reviews

Ghana Special 2 Presents Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora

Douglas Sanders July 6, 2024 No Comments Ghanaian musicworld fusionworld music

Various Artists – Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93 (Soundway, 2024) The album Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife &…

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Earthtones - Limones cover artwork. An illustration of two humanoid figures standing.
Music videos

Earthtones Unveil “Limones” Single Featuring Semblanzas Del Rio Guapi

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2024 No Comments Earthtonesfolktronicaweltmusikworld fusionworld music

“Limones” is the second single from Earthtones, the US-based artist and electronic music producer, from the upcoming album We Can Live Together. The album is…

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Awards

Antonio García Hurtado Wins 2024 ‘Naranjito de Triana’ Flamenco Singing Talent Contest

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2024 No Comments Antonio García HurtadoCristina Heeren FoundationFlamencoworld music

Antonio García Hurtado has been awarded first place in the 2024 ‘Naranjito de Triana’ Flamenco Singing Talent Contest, organized by the Cristina Heeren Foundation of…

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Benson - Donner Pass cover artwork. A mountain range with trees.
Music videos

Benson Duo Captivates with Haunting New Instrumental ‘Donner Pass’

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2024 No Comments BensonBluegrassworld music

Benson’s “Donner Pass” is a haunting instrumental composition by the duo of award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson and acclaimed mandolinist Wayne Benson. Following their…

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Sauti za Busara 2025 poster. Shows a female singer.
Events

Sauti za Busara 2025, Final Call For Artists

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments African musicSauti za Busaraworld music

Influential Tanzanian African music festival Sauti za Busara 2025 is calling all vibrant artists and musicians to join the festival. The event will take place…

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Events

Iconic Kaustinen Folk Music Festival 2024 Returns July 8-14

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments Finnish musicKaustinen Folk Music Festivalworld fusionworld music

The Kaustinen Folk Music Festival will take place July 8-14, 2024. Established in 1968, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is the largest folk music festival in…

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