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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

Talvin Singh
Events

Talvin Singh to Perform in Liverpool this November

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments global electronicaIndian classical musicTalvin Singhworld fusionworld music

Performing arts organization Milap will bring present award-winning artist Talvin Singh at the Tung Auditorium in Liverpool, UK, on Friday 18th November 2022. Talvin Singh…

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Junior Sisk - Lost & Alone
New CDs and digital releases

Junior Sisk Reveals Lost & Alone

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments BluegrassJunior Siskworld music

Lost & Alone (Mountain Fever Records) is the new album by award-winning bluegrass artist Junior Sisk. The recording features his distinctive sounds of traditional bluegrass…

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Olivia Foa’i - Sunlight
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Polynesian Star Olivia Foa’i Unveils Sunlight, an English-Tokelau Anthem

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2022 No Comments Olivia Foa’iPolynesian musicTe VakaTokelauworld music

Acclaimed Polynesian singer Olivia Foa’i (Te Vaka) has released “Sunlight,” a warm song of optimism and gratitude, written on the rainiest of days. The feel-good,…

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Layth Sidiq
Events

Layth Sidiq Ensemble to Present Maqam Mosaics in New York City

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicLayth Sidiqviolinworld music

Layth Sidiq Ensemble is set to perform Maqam Mosaics: Original Works & Beloved Melodies from the Arab World on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 8:00…

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Layth Sidiq
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Layth Sidiq

Angel Romero October 25, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicIraqJordanLayth Sidiqviolinworld fusionworld music

Award-winning violinist, composer and musical instructor Layth Sidiq is a Jordanian artist with Iraqi roots. He started his musical education at the National Music Conservatory…

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Ivo Papasov at WOMEX 2022 Awards - Photo by Yannis Psathas
Awards

WOMEX 2022 Awards Ceremony at São Luiz Teatro Municipal in Lisbon

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments Francis Gayglobal musicIvo PapasovwomexWOMEX 2022world fusionworld music

The WOMEX 2022 Awards, one of the leading world music industry awards, took place on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The ceremony honored the achievements of…

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WOMEX 2022 trade fair - Phone by Yannis Psathas
General News

Successful and Diverse WOMEX Conference in 2022

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments global musicwomexWOMEX 2022world fusionworld music

After five productive days of networking, meetings, conferences, showcases, films, and reconnecting with the world music community, the 28th edition of WOMEX came to a…

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Toasaves - Zwerver
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Toasaves to Release Zwerver in November 2022

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments Belgian folk musicFlemish musicToasavesWannes Van de Veldeworld fusionworld music

Toasaves, a new ensemble with a fascination for old traditional Flemish songs, is set to release its first album in November 2022. Toasaves is inspired…

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Melón Jiménez - Ecos de Magerit
Album reviews

Captivating Echoes of Madrid Through Masterful Flamenco Guitar

Angel Romero October 24, 2022 1 Comment Flamencoflamenco guitarMelón JiménezSpainSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Melón Jiménez – Ecos de Magerit (Melón Jiménez, 2022) Rising Flamenco guitarist Melón Jiménez has just released “Ecos de Magerit” (Echoes of Madrid). It is…

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Benson - Red Mountain Wine
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Benson Announces “Red Mountain Wine” Straight-ahead Bluegrass Single

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonWayne Bensonworld music

Benson, the husband-wife bluegrass duo of renowned mandolinist Wayne Benson and award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson, have released a new version of a sleeper…

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