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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…

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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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  • Album reviews

    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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Featured News

  • 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.
    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

Artist Profiles

Imran Shaukat Ali: A Qawwali Maestro Hailing from Ksowal

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Imran Shaukat AliPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Imran Shaukat Ali (sometimes spelled Shoukat) is a highly esteemed Qawwali artist, who has been mesmerizing audiences with his soulful performances for the past six…

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BALKAN:MOST Festival
Events

BALKAN:MOST Festival Announcement: A Celebration of Balkan Culture and Music

World Music Central News Room May 13, 2023 No Comments Balkan musicBALKAN:MOSTworld fusionworld music

The BALKAN:MOST Festival, held in partnership with world music expo organization WOMEX, is set to showcase fresh talent from the Balkans, featuring six headliners, 24…

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Marina Satti - Photo by Penelopi Gerasimou
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Marina Satti: The Trailblazing Greek Artist Reimagining Traditional Music

Angel Romero May 12, 2023 No Comments Greek musicMarina Sattiworld fusionworld music

Marina Satti, or Satti, is a multi-talented Greek artist who has made a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, and music producer. Her upbringing…

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Cillian Vallely holding the uilleann pipes
Events

Global Mashup Concert in Queens, New York, Ireland Meets Mexico

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2023 No Comments Cillian VallelyGlobal MashupJarana Beatworld fusionworld music

The Global Mashup world music concert series continues to offer diverse musical experiences that blend genres and cultures. On Friday, May 19, the concert series…

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Zuco 103 - Telenova
Album reviews

Zuco 103’s Irresistible Brazilectro

Angel Romero May 12, 2023 No Comments BrazilectroBrazilian musicworld fusionZuco 103

Zuco 103 – Telenova (Zuco Sound Records, 2023) Zuco 103, the ambassadors of Brazilectro from Amsterdam, have made a triumphant return with their addictingand/ decidedly…

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Flamenco Capital 2023
Events

Flamenco Capital Reveals Complete programming of the Flamenco Madrid 2023 Parallel Series

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2023 No Comments FlamencoFlamenco Capitalworld music

The city of Madrid, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, is set to host the highly anticipated Flamenco Capital 2023 series. Organized by Madrid en…

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Madrid Me Gusta: Essential Flamenco
Events

Flamenco Capital presents Madrid Me Gusta: Essential Flamenco

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2023 No Comments Flamencoworld music

The Flamenco Capital series will present today, May 11, Madrid Me Gusta (I Like Madrid): Essential Flamenco at Teatro Tablao Flamenco Torero in Madrid, Spain.…

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Glorious Earth
Concert reviews

This Glorious Earth: A Concert in Celebration of Earth Day

Steve Capra May 11, 2023 No Comments Jazzworld jazzworld music

Paul Winter and The Paul Winter Consort: Paul Winter: saxophone; Eugene Friesen: cello; Henrique Eisenmann: piano; and Ray Nagem: organ. Paul Winter and The Paul…

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El Naán - Germinal album cover
Album reviews

Iberian and Global Roots Music by World Music Collective El Naán

Angel Romero May 11, 2023 No Comments El NaánSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

El Naán – Germinal (self-release, 2022) El Naán’s latest album, Germinal, marks the band’s fourth release after having explored the ethnic roots of traditional music…

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Flamenco Madrid 2023 poster
Events

Tribute to Paco de Lucía at the Flamenco Madrid festival 2023

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2023 No Comments FlamencoFlamenco MadridPaco de Luciaworld music

The highly anticipated Flamenco Madrid festival of 2023 will kick off on May 17th, with an exceptional homage to the legendary Paco de Lucía. Directed…

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