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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…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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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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    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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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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

Moonlight Benjamin - Haut là haut
New Releases

Moonlight Benjamin Releases New Single “Haut là haut”

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2023 No Comments Haitian musicMoonlight BenjaminVoodoovoodoo rockworld music

Haitian voodoo rock queen Moonlight Benjamin has released a new single titled “Haut là haut.” The blues rock song will appear in her upcoming album…

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Niño Josele - Galaxias
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Niño Josele in Stellar Conversation with Jazz and Salsa Icons

Angel Romero January 19, 2023 No Comments Chick CoreaFlamencoflamenco guitarNiño JoseleRuben Bladesworld fusionworld music

Niño Josele – Galaxias (2022) Niño Josele’s new album, “Galaxias,” released in late 2022, is a showcase of his musical passions. First and foremost, flamenco…

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Taraf de Caliu - (c) Rafa Experience 0822 by Valentin Răzvan
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Taraf de Caliu

Angel Romero January 18, 2023 1 Comment Gypsy musicRomaniaRomanian musicTaraf de CaliuTaraf de Haidouksworld music

Romanian ensemble Taraf de Caliu is a reincarnation of famed Gypsy (Roma) band Taraf de Haidouks. The founding members of Taraf de Haidouks were reunited…

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Ears of the People cover
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Ekonting, the Cherished Folk Instrument of the Jola People

Angel Romero January 18, 2023 No Comments banjoekontingGambian musicSenegalese musicworld music

Various Artists – Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from Senegal and The Gambia (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2023) “Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from…

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Khadija El Warzazia’s Bnat el Houariyat
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Artist Profiles: Bnat el Houariyat

Angel Romero January 18, 2023 No Comments Bnat El HouariyatGnawa musicKhadija El WarzaziaMoroccan musicMoroccoworld music

Bnat el Houariyat (“the girls of Houara”) is a multigenerational ensemble that follows Moroccan laâbat tradition. These are women’s percussion groups that perform stinging, often…

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Dakh Daughters - Photo by Tetiana Vasylenko
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Artist Profiles: Dakh Daughters

Angel Romero January 18, 2023 No Comments Dakh DaughtersUkraineUkrainian musicworld music

Dakh Daughters is an Ukrainian music and theater ensemble formed 2012. Seven actresses use musical instruments to create a life-affirming performance about love, freedom and…

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Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST Reveal 2023 Lineup

World Music Central News Room January 18, 2023 No Comments

New York-based music festival and organization globalFEST and NPR Music have announced the lineup for the third annual Tiny Desk meets globalFEST, a three night online series that features world…

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New Caledonia Act Marcus Gad & Tribe Launches ‘Long Way Home’

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2023 No Comments Marcus GadReggaeworld music

Marcus Gad has released a new single from his forthcoming album. The rising reggae artist from the French-controlled territory of New Caledonia, returns with his usual…

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The Willow Trio - The Swan of Salen
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Splendid Classical & Gaelic Harp by The Willow Trio

Angel Romero January 17, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicclarsachharpRomy WymerSam MacAdamSophie RocksThe Willow Triowestern classical musicworld fusionworld music

The Willow Trio – The Swan of Salen (2023) “The Swan of Salen” is the truly exquisite debut album that presents the remarkable Scottish act…

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Anna Murtola - La Tierra Blanca
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Unconventional and Fascinating Nordic Flamenco by Anna Murtola

Angel Romero January 15, 2023 No Comments Anna MurtolaFinnish musicFlamencoNordic musicworld fusionworld music

Anna Murtola – La Tierra Blanca (Nordic Notes, 2023) “La Tierra Blanca” (The White Land) presents the unique flamenco vision of Finnish singer Anna Murtola.…

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