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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…

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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.
    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.
    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

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Charts

Suba by Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Number 1 album at Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2021

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2021 No Comments Cuban musickoraOmar SosaSeckou KeitaSenegalese musicworld fusionworld music

Suba, the new collaboration by Cuban pianist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita is the top album at Transglobal World Music Chart in…

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Charts

Pulcinella & Maria Mazzotta Top the World Music Charts Europe in December 2021

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2021 No Comments Maria MazzottaPulcinellaworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album Grifone by Pulcinella and Maria Mazzotta is the number one recording at the World Music Charts Europe in December 2021. This collaboration brings…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Imarhan

Angel Romero November 30, 2021 1 Comment AlgeriaAlgerian musicImarhanTuareg music

Imarhan is an Algerian Kel Tamashek (Tuareg) desert blues quintet formed in 2006, in Tamanrasset, southern Algeria. Band members grew up near each other in…

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Events

SGAE Foundation Reveals Second Edition of ‘Cante Flamenco’ in Madrid

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2021 No Comments Alejandro UdóFlamencoJuañaresKiki CortiñasMariángeles Fernández

The SGAE Foundation will present the second edition of Cante flamenco, a series devoted to flamenco singing programmed by flamenco guitarist Juan Carmona. The concerts…

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Aurelio Martinez & The Garifuna Soul Band to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2021 No Comments Aurelio MartinezGarifuna musicHonduran musicworld music

Honduran singer-songwriter, guitarist, percussionist, and political activist, Aurelio Martinez is set to perform with The Garifuna Soul Band on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at (le)…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Miroca Paris

Angel Romero November 28, 2021 No Comments Cape Verdean musicMiroca Parisworld music

Acclaimed vocalist, percussionist, drummer, and guitarist Ademiro Paris Miranda, better known as Miroca Paris, was born in 1979 in Mindelo, São Vicente island, Cape Verde.…

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cover of the album Mirrors by Justin Stanton, Gisela João, Becca Stevens, Louis Cato and Michael League
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Impeccable Collaboration from Five Brilliant Songwriters

Angel Romero November 28, 2021 No Comments Becca StevensGisela JoãoJazzJustin StantonLouis CatoMichael Leagueneosoulworld fusion

Justin Stanton, Gisela João, Becca Stevens, Louis Cato and Michael League – Mirrors (GroundUP Music, 2021) Mirrors is a remarkable collaboration that brings together five…

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Articles Events

Resilience and recovery: how 14 festivals and 19 bands are hosting an online music festival in the pandemic era

Madanmohan Rao November 27, 2021 No Comments Culturas 360°Le Vent du NordNamgarworld music

With continuing third and even fifth waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a pall on the live music industry around the world. But a…

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cover of the album My Favorite Holiday by Patricia Vonne
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Enticing Bilingual Christmas Songs from Gifted Tejana Artist Patricia Vonne

Angel Romero November 26, 2021 No Comments cumbiaPatricia Vonnerocktejano rock

Patricia Vonne – My Favorite Holiday (Bandolera Records, 2021) Brilliant singer-songwriter, actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur Patricia Vonne continues to delight and charm with her new…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Black Santiago

Angel Romero November 25, 2021 No Comments Afro-funkAfrobeatBlack Santiago

Beninese band Black Santiago was formed in Cotonou 1964 by trumpeter and bandleader Ignace De Souza. Since the early 2000s, Black Santiago is led by…

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