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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.
    Music videos

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

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Danny Roberts
Artist Profiles

Danny Roberts: A Pillar of Bluegrass Mandolin

Angel Romero July 8, 2023 No Comments BluegrassDanny RobertsmandolinThe Grascalsworld music

Mandolinist Danny Roberts hails from Leitchfield, Kentucky. He emerged as a founding member of New Tradition, a bluegrass gospel ensemble renowned for its extensive touring…

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Ana Carla Maza
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Cuban cellist Ana Carla Maza Launches Single from Upcoming Album Caribe

World Music Central News Room July 8, 2023 No Comments Ana Carla MazacelloCuban musicworld music

Acclaimed Cuban cellist Ana Carla Maza has unveiled the debut single “A Tomar Cafe” (Latin Version) from her upcoming album Caribe. “A Tomar Café” is…

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Shono - Kolkhozoy Traktor
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Modern Recreations of Ancient Melodies and Throat Singing of Buryatia

Angel Romero July 8, 2023 No Comments BuryatShonothroat singingworld fusionworld music

Shono – Kolkhozoy Traktor (CPL-Music CPL066, 2023) Unveiling unheard auditory landscapes hailing from the distant region of Buryatia, Shono resurrects the time-honored rituals of the…

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Roberto Fonseca - La Gran Diversión
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“Sal Al Malecón,” New Single by Acclaimed Cuban Pianist Roberto Fonseca

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicRoberto Fonsecaworld music

Cuban pianist and composer Roberto Fonseca has released “Sal Al Malecón,” the second single taken from the upcoming album La Gran Diversión. Release date is…

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Luca Bassanese - Reset!
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From Stages to Hotel Rooms: The Journey Behind Luca Bassanese’s ‘Reset!’ Album

Angel Romero July 7, 2023 No Comments Italian musicLuca Bassaneseworld fusionworld music

Luca Bassanese – Reset! (Ola Olas Music/AIDA Music, 2023) Luca Bassanese, a renowned Italian songwriter and recipient of numerous accolades, presents his latest album, “Reset!”…

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Hammertowne - You Can Learn A Lot From A Song
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Hammertowne Rolls Out New Album, You Can Learn A Lot From A Song

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassHammertowneworld music

Eastern Kentucky bluegrass band Hammertowne has launched a new album, “You Can Learn A Lot From A Song,” the band’s fifth album on Mountain Fever…

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Piping Live Big Band 2023 Launch - photo of bagpipers
Events

Piping Live! Big Band Returns with New Route for 2023

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2023 No Comments bagpipePiping Live!Scottish musicworld music

The Piping Live! Big Band is set to make a comeback at this year’s festival, offering an opportunity for pipers of all ages and skill…

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Bombino - Sahel
New CDs and digital releases

Bombino’s Upcoming Sahel Album Pays Tribute to Tuareg Culture and Unity

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2023 No Comments Bombinodesert bluesTuareg musicworld music

Tuareg guitarist Bombino is set to release his new album titled Sahel on September 15th through Partisan Records. The album is named after the vast…

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Karan Casey - Nine Apples of Gold
Album reviews

Karan Casey’s “Nine Apples of Gold” Album Explores Themes of Resilience and Female Empowerment

Angel Romero July 6, 2023 No Comments AmericanaIrish folk musicIrish musicKaran Caseyworld music

Karan Casey – Nine Apples of Gold (Crow Valley Music, 2023) Karan Casey, the brilliant Irish vocalist, put together her new album “Nine Apples of…

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Inna De Yard - Family Affair
Album reviews

Inna De Yard’s ‘Family Affair’: A Comeback for Acoustic Reggae

Angel Romero July 6, 2023 No Comments Inna De YardReggaeworld music

Inna De Yard – Family Affair (Chapter Two Records / Wagram, 2023) After a 4-year hiatus, the highly regarded reggae project known as Inna De…

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