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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

Awards

ISC Competition Now Accepting Entries for 2005

Angel Romero June 10, 2005

Nashville, Tennessee, USA – With over $100,000 in cash and prizes and the most prestigious panel of judges of any songwriting competition in the world,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Greek guitar music – Eva Fampas plays Fampas

admin June 10, 2005

Greece – Renowned Greek classical guitarist Eva Fampas has just released her new cd on the Italian classical label . The whole CD is dedicated…

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Album reviews

From Belize and Sure to Please

Tom Orr June 10, 2005

Aurelio Martinez – Garifuna Soul (Stonetree Records STR026, 2004) Leroy Young The Grandmaster – Just Like That… (Stonetree Records STR025, 2003) Fond though I am…

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The Rough Guide To The Music Of The Sahara

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2005 Malian musicMauritanian musicMoroccan musicSaharawi musicTuareg music

San Francisco, California, USA – Traveling across Algeria, Mauritania, Mali and Western Sahara, The Rough Guide To The Music Of The Sahara (RGNET1153CD) encompasses the…

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Tour Announcements

Cheb i Sabbah joins Khaled & Friends for North American Tour 2005

World Music Central News Room June 9, 2005

San Francisco, California, USA – Following his latest release, La Kahena, Cheb i Sabbah joins the “King of Rai”, Khaled, for the Peace through Music,…

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Events

A Recital of Armenian & Middle-Eastern Music

nourachicago June 9, 2005

  Xauen Music & the DeKoven Center are proud to present a recital of Armenian & Middle-Eastern Music featuring Armenian musician Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian on…

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Hybrid Music Band Los Niños de los Ojos Rojos Present "Hijos del Humo"

admin June 9, 2005

Spain – Los Niños de Los Ojos Rojos (The Children of the Red Eyes) have released a new album entitled Hijos del Humo (Children of…

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Album reviews

Young Tree’s Reggae Roots Run Deep

Tom Orr June 9, 2005

The Congos – Give Them the Rights (Young Tree Records YTR-1221CD, 2005) Andrew Bassie Campbell – Mr. Bass Man All Stars (Young Tree Records YTR-1224CD,…

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Events

Reggae Artist Ever-G to perform at Benefit “Reggae 4 A Reason”

Angel Romero June 8, 2005

Also posted on (PRWeb: 06/06/05 [This version was edited by World Music Central]) Ever-G will perform in support of the Florence Crittenton benefit “Reggae 4…

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Album reviews

Baka Beyond Back Beyond Baka

Tom Orr June 8, 2005

Baka Beyond Rhythm Tree (March Hare Music MAHACD 20, 2004) Though their recent releases have taken on a distinct Afro-Celtic air, Baka Beyond began as…

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