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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.
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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
  • 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

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Events

Arcángel to Perform at Madrid Flamenco Theater

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2022 No Comments ArcángelFlamenco

The highly-anticipated concert by acclaimed flamenco singer Arcángel will take place February 15, 2022. This concert was originally scheduled for January 2022 and was postponed.…

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Zimbabwean Band Gonora Sounds Releases “Hard Times Never Kill”

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2022 No Comments Daniel GonoraZimbabwean music

Zimbabwean musician Daniel Gonora and his band Gonora Sounds have released a new album titled “Hard Times Never Kill“. Gonora Sounds is led by masterful…

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Artist Profiles: Lonesome River Band

Angel Romero February 6, 2022 No Comments banjoBluegrassLonesome River BandSammy Shelor

Contemporary bluegrass act Lonesome River Band was formed in Virginia in 1982. It has grown to be one of the most respected names in bluegrass…

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Events

Kora Master Sona Jobarteh to Perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2022 1 Comment Gambian musickoraSona Jobarteh

Gambian singer, kora master, and multi-instrumentalist Sona Jobarteh is set to perform on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan, New…

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Artist Profiles: John Mayall

Angel Romero February 5, 2022 No Comments bluesblues rockJohn MayallrockUnited Kingdom

John Mayall was born 29 November 1933 in Macclesfield a small English village near the industrial hub of Manchester. He grew up listening to his…

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Congolese vocalist Juanita Euka to Release Debut Album Mabanzo in March 2022

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2022 No Comments Juanita Eukaworld fusion

Congolese vocalist Juanita Euka is set to release her debut solo album “Mabanzo” on March 25th, 2022 on Strut Records. Juanita Euka is a familiar…

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Remastered Edition of Essential Norwegian Folk Album from Blåmann Blåmann

Angel Romero February 4, 2022 No Comments Blåmann Blåmannfolk-rockNorwegian folk music

Blåmann Blåmann – Blåmann Blåmann [Remastered 2021] (Heilo, 2021) Blåmann Blåmann is an iconic Norwegian folk music album, originally released in 2001. The Heilo label…

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Pan-Global Percussion Trio Hands In Motion Unveils “Dawn”

Angel Romero February 3, 2022 No Comments Falk SchrauwenHands In MotionpercussionRobbe KieckensSimon Leleuxworld fusionworld music

Hands In Motion – Dawn (Zephyrus Records, 2022) “Dawn” is the title of the new album from percussion ensemble Hands In Motion. The trio includes…

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Conferences General News

WOMEX Call for Proposals for 2022

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2022 No Comments womexWOMEX 2022world music

International world music conference WOMEX has opened the submission period for its 2022 expo. WOMEX will take place in Lisbon, Portugal during October 19 –…

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Italian Ethno Electronica from Apulia Boom Beats

Angel Romero February 2, 2022 No Comments Boombastikoworld fusion

Boombastiko – Apulia Boom Beats (RedTomato Records, 2021) “Apulia Boom Beats” is the title of the new album from Boombastiko collective, a group of Italian…

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