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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

Album reviews

CD Review: Kristi Stassinopoulou–The Secrets of the Rocks

Angel Romero June 18, 2003

Kristi Stassinopoulou The Secrets of the Rocks (Hitch Hyke Music/USA:Tinder, 2003) Greek multi-media artist Kristi Stassinopoulou possesses a limitless talent and a unique world-view. Kristi’s…

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Original Masters of Ska Show Their Love

Tom Orr June 18, 2003

The Skatalites From Paris With Love (World Village 468017, 2003) No matter how much ebb and flow there is in the popularity of ska, the…

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Events

Paul Winter’s 10th Annual Summer Solstice Will Feature Tunisian Singer Amina

Angel Romero June 18, 2003

New York, USA – Tunisian singer Amina will perform with the Paul Winter Consort at Paul Winter’s 10th Annual Summer Solstice Celebration on June 20…

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General News

Two New Studies Suggest Music Industry Shuns Adult Market

TJ Nelson June 17, 2003

Durham, NC, USA – Two market- research firms, NPD Intellect (NPD) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), have recently released reports submitting that the music industry has ignored…

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New CDs and digital releases

Two New Rough Guides

Angel Romero June 17, 2003

San Francisco, USA – Two new Rough Guide titles will be available this week. The Rough Guide to Pakistan features the rich musical traditions of…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition Is Now Accepting Online Entries

Angel Romero June 16, 2003

Medford, MA, USA – World music is one of the categories included in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Composers can now enter their song(s) online.…

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Tour Announcements

Stella Chiweshe’s International Tour

Angel Romero June 16, 2003

Los Angeles, USA – Stella Rambisai Chiweshe is starting an extensive tour in June that will take her to North America and Australia. Zimbabwe’s foremost…

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Events

The 26th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Angel Romero June 15, 2003

Vancouver, Canada – The Vancouver Folk Music Festival heads back to Jericho Beach Park for its 26th annual celebration of music, song and dance with…

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The Jerusalem Festival – Songs of Freedom

Angel Romero June 15, 2003

East Jerusalem – The Jerusalem Festival – Songs of Freedom 2003, organized by Yabous Productions will take place throughout the period of 20th–29th of July…

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Tour Announcements

Sierra Maestra Summer Tour Dates

Angel Romero June 14, 2003

San Francisco, USA – One of Cuba’s most legendary bands, Sierra Maestra, will be touring the United States and Canada this summer for the first…

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