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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

Tatiana Naryshkina
Articles

Discovering the Diversity of North Asia: Tatiana Naryshkina’s Search for Siberian Settlers’ Folklore

admin May 26, 2023 No Comments Russian folk musicSiberian musicworld music

Article by Tatiana Naryshkina Siberia is a multinational, spacious, wide, and very soulful region. Despite the fact that it is very cold. The leaves on…

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The Rifters - The Enchanted World
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American Western Roots Music Inspired by New Mexico’s Landscapes

Angel Romero May 26, 2023 2 Comments AmericanaThe Riftersworld music

The Rifters – The Enchanted World (Howlin’ Dog Records, 2023) The Rifters, a talented trio hailing from northern New Mexico, have recently released their seventh…

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Rodrigo y Gabriela - In Between Thoughts… A New World
Charts

Rodrigo y Gabriela Claim Top Position on NACC’s Latin Music Chart for the Week of May 23

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments guitarMexican musicRodrigo y Gabrielaworld music

The album “In Between Thoughts… A New World” (ATO) by Mexican guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela soars to the top in the Latin Music category…

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Taj Mahal - Savoy
Charts

Taj Mahal Secures Number One Position on NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week of May 23

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments bluesTaj Mahalworld music

The album “Savoy” (Linus/Stony Plain) by legendary American roots music artist Taj Mahal has landed at #1 on the Blues Music category on the North…

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Dom Flemons - Traveling Wildfire
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Dom Flemons Rises to the Top of NACC’s Folk Music Chart for the Week of May 23

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDom Flemonsworld music

The album “Traveling Wildfire” by Dom Flemons has reached the number one spot in the Folk Music category on the North American College and Community…

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Altin Gün - Aşk
Charts

Altin Gün Tops NACC World Music Chart for Week Ending May 23

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments Altin GünAnatolian musicTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

The band Altin Gün has secured the top spot in the World Music category on the North American College and Community radio (NACC) charts for…

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Rainforest World Music Festival 2023 poster
Events

Rainforest World Music Festival Makes Triumphant Return in June 2023!

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments Rainforest World Music Festivalworld fusionworld music

The iconic Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) returns in 2023 with yet another mix of global rhythms and cultural heritage. The eagerly anticipated world music…

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Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi
Album reviews

A Tribute to the shikhats and ghanayats of Morocco

Angel Romero May 25, 2023 No Comments B’net ChaabiMoroccan musicSheikhs Shikhatsworld fusionworld music

Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi (Zephyrus Records, 2023) On Friday, March 3 the Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi dropped their eponymous debut album. With the…

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The Good Samaritans - No Food Without Taste If By Hunger
New Releases

Irresistible Edo-Funk from Benin City, Nigeria

Angel Romero May 24, 2023 No Comments Edo FunkHighlifeNigerian musicThe Good Samaritansworld music

The Good Samaritans – No Food Without Taste If By Hunger (Analog Africa, 2023) The sirring highlife music known as Edo Funk from Benin City,…

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Antonis Antoniou - Throisma Remixed
New Releases

Antonis Antoniou Releases ‘Throisma Remixed’

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2023 No Comments Antonis Antonioufolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Antonis Antoniou, the acclaimed Cypriot musician, composer, and producer known for his remarkable contributions as a member of Monsieur Doumani and Trio Tekke, has released…

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