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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.
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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.
    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

New CDs and digital releases

The Master of the Senia Bangash Sarod School of Music

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2005

Los Angeles (California), USA – Amjad All Khan has a new album, Moksha (Real World Records). Amjad Ali Khan is one of the world’s leading…

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General News

Lebanese Musician And Writer Named UN ‘Artist For Peace’

Angel Romero June 12, 2005 Marcel KhaliféUNESCO

New York City, USA – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) cultural agency is set to appoint Lebanese musician and writer Marcel…

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New CDs and digital releases

Traditional Songs of the Salt River Pima

World Music Central News Room June 12, 2005

Phoenix, Arizona, USA – Earl Ray (Salt River Pima/Maricopa) makes his debut recording with Canyon Records with his album, Traditional Songs of the Salt River…

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New CDs and digital releases

Blue Highway Releases Marbletown

World Music Central News Room June 11, 2005

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Blue Highway has a new album entitled Marbletown (Rounder Records). Working individually as sidemen, songwriters, and solo artists, the members of…

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Tour Announcements

The King of Rai in the UK Is Back on Tour

World Music Central News Room June 11, 2005 Abdelkader SaadounAlgerian musicRai

London, UK – Algerian rai musician, Abdelkader Saadoun, begins his latest UK tour, which will include live performances at various festivals and workshops. Tour dates:…

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New CDs and digital releases

A Tribute to One of the Great Arab Singers, Farid El Atrache

World Music Central News Room June 11, 2005

Los Angeles, California, USA – Take 5 Music has released Tribute to Farid El Atrache. It was 30 years ago when his beautiful music stopped.…

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Events

Composition and orchestration in Transcultural Modal Music Seminar by Ross Daly

Angel Romero June 10, 2005

Houdetsi, Crete, Greece – Ross Daly will be teaching a musical workshop called Composition & Orchestration in trans-cultural modal music as part of the Musical…

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Tour Announcements

Santana’s Summer 2005 ‘Embrace Your Light’ Tour Radiates New York City

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2005

New York City, USA /PRNewswire/ – Carlos Santana and the Santana Band’s Summer 2005 “Embrace Your Light” tour arrives in New York City for a…

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Events

Los Tucanes de Tijuana Performs at the San Diego County Fair Latin Series

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2005

San Diego, California, USA /PRNewswire/ – The widely popular Norteño band, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, will perform in San Diego on Father’s Day as part…

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Conferences

Viva Popkomm! Spain Becomes Partner Country in 2005

Angel Romero June 10, 2005

Berlin – With numerous bands and solo performers and a stand covering more than 150 square meters, Spain will be acting as partner country at…

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