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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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments

Antolí/Todorovski – Folkoteque
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Folkoteque, an encounter of Clarinet and Accordion

Angel Romero September 24, 2022 No Comments

Antolí/Todorovski – Folkoteque (Tongrube Records, 2022) “Folkoteque” presents the international duo of Vienna-based Spanish clarinetist Oscar Antoli and Serbian accordionist Miloš Todorovski. The album features…

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Slagr – Linde
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New Beginnings for Slagr

Angel Romero September 23, 2022 No Comments Norwegian musicSlagrworld music

Slagr – Linde (Hubro, 2022) Norwegian trio Slagr released its sixth album “Linde” in 2022. It features exquisite music created in a time of new…

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Cover of the album Carnaval en los Andes by Rolando Carrasco Segovia
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Peruvian Carnival Music on Guitar

Angel Romero September 22, 2022 No Comments carnival musicPeruvian musicworld music

Peruvian guitarist Rolando Carrasco Segovia has released the album “Carnaval en los Andes Peruvian Guitar” (self release, 2022) Carrasco describes how the “Carnival” festivities were…

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Tone of Voice Orchestra
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Tone of Voice Orchestra Travels Beyond Scandinavian Folk Music

Angel Romero September 21, 2022 1 Comment Danish musicScandinavian musicTone of Voice Orchestraworld music

Tone of Voice Orchestra – Tone of Voice Orchestra (Stunc Records / Sundance Music Aps, 2022) Danish outfit Tone of Voice Orchestra is a talented…

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Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2022 Program

World Music Central News Room September 20, 2022 No Comments Amaan Ali BangashAyaan Ali BangashBlato ZlatoCedric Watsonglobal musicKardemimmitLotus World Music & Arts FestivalLucibelaworld fusionworld music

The 29th Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will take place September 22-25, 2022 in downtown Bloomington, Indiana. The festival is named in part…

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Green Fields of America and Calan to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room September 20, 2022 No Comments CalanCeltic musicGreen Fields of AmericaIrish folk musicMick MoloneyWelsh music

Green Fields of America and Calan are set to perform in New York City on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Peter Norton Symphony Space. For…

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Cover of the album African Rhumba by Amon Mvula
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African Rhumba

William Bain September 19, 2022 No Comments Amon MvulaSouth African musicworld music

Amon Mvula – African Rhumba (Gallo, 2000): 12 tracks, 66 minutes This is apparently the fifth album by an award-winning young singer/composer from the Northern…

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Cover of the album Trésors De La Chanson Judéo-Arabe by Lili Boniche
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The Timeless Charm of Lili Boniche

Angel Romero September 18, 2022 No Comments Algerian musicArab-Andalusian musicLili Bonicheworld music

Lili Boniche – Trésors De La Chanson Judéo-Arabe (World Village, 2014) This fascinating compilation features several recordings by Sephardic Algerian singer Lili Boniche made between…

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Minyo Crusaders - Live At Le Guess Who?
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Minyo Crusaders Captured Live in the Netherlands

Angel Romero September 17, 2022 No Comments global musicJapanese musicMinyo Crusadersworld fusionworld music

Minyo Crusaders – Live At Le Guess Who? (Mais Um, 2021) Celebrated Japanese band Minyo Crusaders recorded “Live At Le Guess Who?” in 2019 at…

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World Music Showcase Mundial Montréal 2022 Announces More Artists

World Music Central News Room September 16, 2022 No Comments Afrikana Soul SisterBab L’ BluzMundial Montrealworld fusionworld music

International showcase Mundial Montréal has announced another set of world music acts set to perform November 15-18, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. Following the unveiling of…

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