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    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 No Comments
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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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    Hidden Hermeto Flute Gems Revealed On New Tribute Release

    Aline Gonçalves, Andrea Ernest Dias, Carlos Malta, Eduardo Neves – Obra Viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol. 1 Flautas (Rocinante, 2025) Obra Viva de Hermeto…

    Tyler Bennet March 30, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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
  • Kavita Shah and Bau sitting around a table in a courtyard full of plants.
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    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

General News

Brazilian Legend Gilberto Gil to Be Honored

Angel Romero May 16, 2003

Miami, USA – Internationally renowned recording artist Gilberto Gil will be honored as the 2003 Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS) Person Of…

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Album reviews

Matahambre Son, Short Stories About Cuba CD Review

TJ Nelson May 15, 2003

Matahambre Son, Short Stories About Cuba (Danza y Movimento, 2002) I want to tell you a story about a small village, a village in the…

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General News

Airto Moreira Signs with Narada

Angel Romero May 15, 2003

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira signed with Narada Records recently. Airto Moreira started recording his new CD in March 2003 and…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Rough Guide To Latin Jazz

Angel Romero May 15, 2003

San Francisco – The Rough Guides series explores the world of Latin jazz with this recording, which comes out today in the USA. Latin jazz…

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Articles

Changüi to Invade the Cuban East

Angel Romero May 15, 2003

(Prensa Latina- Cumbancha) Guantánamo, Cuba – Chords from the “tres” guitar, marimba and maracas sound almost every day in different corners of Guantánamo city, venue…

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Album reviews

Automaton by Murat Ses

sven May 14, 2003

Murat Ses Automaton (Clou Records, Clou-001, KALAN Music, Peacework Music) Automaton is the first part of Turkish-Austrian synthetist/electronic musician Murat Ses’ trilogy that began in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Haila Releases New Album

Angel Romero May 14, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – “Haila Live,” is the new Bis Music production. One of the characteristics of the album is that it…

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Events

‘Global Fusion’ Is The Name Of This Year’s Pestalozzi Festival

Angel Romero May 14, 2003

Battle, East Sussex, UK – Following on from the success of World Music, Crafts and Storytelling 2002, the Pestalozzi International Village will be hosting a…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Klezmatics Rise Up!

Angel Romero May 13, 2003

Boston, USA – The Klezmatics have a new studio album, Rise Up! Shteyt Oyf!. By rooting their music in the ancient modes and melodies of…

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The Rough Guide To The Music Of Canada

Angel Romero May 13, 2003

San Francisco, USA – Canada is the focus of this new title of the Rough Guide series. Canada offers every imaginable kind of music, which…

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