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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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  • 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.
    Music videos

    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

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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
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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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Alejandro Hurtado - Photo by GlimpSense
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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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Intimate Flamenco with Mayte Martín at Suma Flamenca 2023

World Music Central News Room October 17, 2023 No Comments FlamencoMayte MartínSuma Flamencaworld music

Suma Flamenca 2023 is set to present the intimate flamenco of an essential singer, Mayte Martín. Her show will take place at Teatros del Canal…

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José Valencia - Photo by Alejandro Espadero
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José Valencia’s Con jerarquía at Suma Flamenca 2023

World Music Central News Room October 17, 2023 No Comments FlamencoJosé ValenciaSuma Flamencaworld music

José Valencia will premiere Con jerarquía in Madrid on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The show is part of Suma Flamenca 2023 and will take place…

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The Duduk, the Ancient Armenian Double Reed Instrument

Douglas Sanders October 17, 2023 No Comments ArmeniaArmenian musicArsen PetrosyanDjivan GasparyandudukJivan Gasparyanworld music

The duduk, a traditional Armenian woodwind instrument, has a rich history and cultural significance. Made of apricot wood and featuring a double reed mouthpiece, it…

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Jeffrey Martin - Thank God We Left The Garden album cover
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Jeffrey Martin’s Backyard Folk Songs Recorded Live

Douglas Sanders October 17, 2023 No Comments American folk musicJeffrey Martinworld music

Jeffrey Martin – Thank God We Left The Garden (Fluff and Gravy Records, 2023) Working from a small corner lot in southeast Portland, Oregon, singer-songwriter…

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