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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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  • 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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    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

Frigg live in Norway in 2010 - Photo by Angel Romero
Events

The First European Folk Day, Confirmed for September 23, 2023

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments European Folk Dayworld music

The European Folk Network (EFN) has announced that September 23, 2023, will mark the debut of the first European Folk Day. This celebration will highlight…

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Acid Arab- ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨)
New Releases

Acid Arab Releases Third Album ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨)

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments Acid Arabfolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Acid Arab, the Franco-Algerian collective, has released their third album, ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨), featuring ten dancefloor-ready tracks and intimate listening experiences. The album features sophisticated production…

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Son Rompe Pera - Chucha
New Releases

Marimba Sensation Son Rompe Pera Unveil “Chucha”

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments cumbiamarimbaMexican musicSon Rompe Peraworld music

“Chucha” (AYA Records) is the new single by Mexico’s cumbia rockers Son Rompe Pera. It features elements of aliens, vivid dreams, false awakenings, and electrifying…

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Son Palenque - Trotamundos del Sabor
Album reviews

Flavorful Afro-Colombian World Trotters

Angel Romero February 9, 2023 No Comments Colombian musicSon Palenqueworld fusionworld music

Son Palenque – Trotamundos del Sabor (Palenque Records, 2023) Son Palenque introduces “Trotamundos del Sabor”, a musical treasure for Colombian music fans. Recorded in 1986,…

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Debashish Bhattacharya – The Sound of the Soul
Album reviews

Dynamic and Spectacular Chaturangui by Debashish Bhattacharya

Angel Romero February 8, 2023 No Comments chaturanguiDebashish Bhattacharyasteel guitarworld fusionworld music

Debashish Bhattacharya – The Sound of the Soul (Abstract Logix, 2023) Composer and guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya‘s latest album, “The Sound of the Soul,” pays homage…

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Cover of the book Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond
New Books

First Book on Women in Ska Released to Be Released on International Women’s Day

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2023 No Comments ska

The book “Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond” written by ska music historian Heather Augustyn, will be released on March 8,…

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Molly Tuttle - Photo by Samantha Muljat
Awards

Molly Tuttle Awarded Best Bluegrass Album at 65th Grammy Awards

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassMolly Tuttleworld music

At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Molly Tuttle was honored with the award for Best Bluegrass Album for her highly praised release “Crooked Tree.” The…

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Omar Sosa, Seckou Keita, Gustavo Ovalles: SUBA Trio — photo by Andrés Pino
Tour Announcements

Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Announce US-Canada Tour April-May 2023

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 2 Comments Gustavo OvalleskoraOmar SosaSeckou Keitaworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Cuban virtuoso pianist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita will be touring the United and Canada as the SUBA Trio featuring Gustavo Ovalles…

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Events

Fresh Ayr folk Festival Announces a Set of Dazzling Acts

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCeltic musicGrainne BradyLaura CorteseScottish musicworld music

Fresh Ayr, the brand new folk festival in Rozelle Park, Ayr (southwestern Scotland), set for Aug 11-13, 2023, has announced new additions to its already…

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LennyTunes and Shalom Mor - The Malfoof Collective
New Releases

The Malfoof Collective Mixes Traditional Black Sea coast music and modern street culture

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2023 No Comments folktronicaThe Malfoof Collectiveworld fusionworld music

The mini-album “The Malfoof Collective” explores the combination of traditional Black Sea coast music and modern street culture. The album features a mix of traditional…

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