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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…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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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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    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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  • Sufian Ararah - Asdaa cover artwork. An interior space with arched columns.
    Music videos

    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.
    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.
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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.
    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

La Mòssa - Wanda Pétrichor album cover
Album reviews

La Mòssa’s Alchemy Unites Cultures Through Vocals and Percussion

Angel Romero October 22, 2023 No Comments

La Mòssa – Wanda Pétrichor (La Curieuse, 2023) La Mòssa, a highly talented French polyphonic vocal and percussion ensemble, introduces a novel, grittier repertoire on…

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Celina da Piedade
Music videos

Celina da Piedade Presents “Calimero e a Pêra Verde” Music Video

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2023 No Comments Celina Da PiedadePortuguese musicworld music

Squeezebox player and vocalist Celina da Piedade, one of Portugal’s leading folk music artists, has just rolled out the live video of one of the…

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Ana Carla Maza - Caribe
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Cellist Ana Carla Maza Returns to Cuban Roots on Caribe

Iliana Cabrera October 20, 2023 No Comments Ana Carla MazaCuban musicworld music

Ana Carla Maza – Caribe (Persona Editorial, 2023) Cuban composer, virtuoso cello player and vocalist Ana Carla Maza presents her latest musical endeavor Caribe (Caribbean…

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Danny Roberts Presents a Fiery Instrumental, “West Virginia Red”

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2023 No Comments BluegrassDanny RobertsmandolinThe Grascalsworld music

Mandolin maestro Danny Roberts has released an instrumental track titled “West Virginia Red.” Roberts, a founding member of bluegrass sextet, The Grascals, serves up a…

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Portuguese Fado Artist Lina Unveils Latest Single “Desamor”

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2023 1 Comment fadoLinaPortuguese musicworld music

On ‘Desamor,’ the Portuguese fadista (fado singer) Lina channels her vocal skill and sensitivity towards the timeless verses of Portugal’s most revered historical poet, Luís…

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From Nobility to Modern Revival: The Viola da Gamba’s Musical Journey

Angel Romero October 19, 2023 No Comments Early Musicviola da gambaworld music

The viola da gamba is a string instrument that originated in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is a member of the viol family and…

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Vanja Ilijev - Made in Zrenjanin: Serbian Music from Vojvodina album cover
Album reviews

Serbian Bagpipe Music from Vojvodina

Douglas Sanders October 19, 2023 No Comments bagpipegadjegajdaSerbiaSerbian musicVojvodinaworld music

Vanja Ilijev – Made in Zrenjanin: Serbian Music from Vojvodina (Antonovka Records, 2023) Nestled in the heart of northern Serbia, Vojvodina is an autonomous region…

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Parchman Prison Prayer - Some Mississippi Sunday Morning
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Mississippi Voices Unshackled

Ian Bevington October 18, 2023 No Comments gospelworld music

Parchman Prison Prayer – Some Mississippi Sunday Morning (Glitterbeat, 2023) In February 2023, Grammy-winning music producer Ian Brennan travelled to Mississippi to record with the…

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Events

Flamenco Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado to Present Maestros del arte clásico flamenco in Madrid

World Music Central News Room October 18, 2023 No Comments Alejandro HurtadoFlamencoflamenco guitarSuma Flamencaworld music

Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado is set to present Maestros del arte clásico flamenco (Masters of Classic Flamenco Art) at the Teatro La Abadía in Madrid on…

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Flamenco Singer Arcángel to Premiere Veneros del cante in Madrid

World Music Central News Room October 18, 2023 No Comments ArcángelFlamencoSuma Flamencaworld music

The first of Suma Flamenca’s absolute premieres will star the singer Arcángel with his Veneros del cante show at Teatros del Canal in Madrid on…

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