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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

New CDs and digital releases

Rough Guides to Tanzania and Flamenco Nuevo

World Music Central News Room March 7, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – World Music Network will be releasing two new Rough Guide albums in North America on 14 March 2006: The Rough…

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Events

Spanish Harlem Orchestra Will Perform at University of Arizona in Tucson

World Music Central News Room March 6, 2006

Tucson (Arizona), USA – The Spanish Harlem Orchestra brings their 13-piece salsa supergroup to Centennial Hall on Tuesday, March 14th. This is their first Arizona…

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Events

Dr. John Will Perform at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

World Music Central News Room March 6, 2006

Seattle, USA – The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley will present legendary blues man Dr. John for six nights, March 14 -19, 2006.…

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Interviews

Behind the Songs: Julia Sarr Talks about Select Songs from Set Luna

World Music Central News Room March 5, 2006

Senegalese singer talks about her collaboration with French guitarist Patrick Larose on the album Set Luna. Namana (track 1) Namana means nostalgia. This song is…

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New CDs and digital releases

Set Luna: Senegalese Music Meets Flamenco

World Music Central News Room March 5, 2006

Senegalese-French singer Julia Sarr and French flamenco-inspired guitarist Patrice Larose have released a collaborative album, Set Luna. The CD was released in the United States…

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Karsh Kale Releases Broken English

World Music Central News Room March 5, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – On Broken English, London born and New York raised Karsh Kale balances his Indian heritage with rock ‘n’ roll, hip…

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Events

North Sea Jazz Comes to Nairobi

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2006

Author: Kimani wa Wanjiru The countdown to what will probably be the most momentous gathering for jazz music creators and connoisseurs in East and Central…

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General News

Silver Wave Records signs Cheyenne Singer/Songwriter Shelley Morningsong

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2006

Boulder (Colorado), USA – Silver Wave Records, one of the world’s leading contemporary Native American music companies, has signed singer/songwriter Shelley Morningsong to an exclusive…

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New CDs and digital releases

Ojos de Brujo Releases Techarí

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2006

The increasingly popular Spanish band Ojos de Brujo has a new CD. Techari (Diquela Records, 2006) is a caló word (Spanish Gypsy language) which means…

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Thandiswa, a New South African Music Idol

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2006

Popular South African singer Thandiswa has a new solo album, Zabalaza, available in North America. Originally released in South Africa on the Gallo label, it…

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