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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
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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

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Album reviews

Up River Songs

Angel Romero October 24, 2021 No Comments José Alejandro ParedesJuan Carlos NúñezVenezuelan music

José Alejandro Paredes y Juan Carlos Núñez – Río Arriba (Centro Nacional del Disco, 2014) José Alejandro Paredes and Juan Carlos Núñez represent two generations…

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La Musgaña: Hortalinos Around the World

Rubén Caravaca October 23, 2021 2 Comments Castilian folk musicLa MusgañaSpanish musicworld music

They are part of the history of popular music in our country [Spain], with more visible international recognition than in Madrid itself. We have known…

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New CDs and digital releases

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Release Make Each Second Last

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2021 No Comments BluegrassChris Jones and the Night Drivers

Make Each Second Last (Mountain Home Music) is the new album from bluegrass act Chris Jones and the Night Drivers. The new recording is filled…

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Corciolli Unveils Ulimwengu Video featuring Eric Wainaina and Vini Ngugi

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2021 No Comments CorciolliEric WainainaVini Ngugiworld fusionworld music

Brazilian artist Corciolli has a new single titled ‘Ulimwengu‘ from his upcoming album “No Time But Eternity”. The track has Swahili lyrics and features Kenyan…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Gåte

Angel Romero October 21, 2021 No Comments GåteNorwayNorwegian folk music

Norwegian band Gåte was founded in 1999 in Trøndelag, the area surrounding the ancient west coast harbor city of Trondheim by violin player and keyboardist…

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Events

Angélique Kidjo and Special Guests at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2021 No Comments Angelique KidjoBeninese musicworld fusionworld music

Angélique Kidjo is set to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City with special guests. The show will take place on Friday, November 5,…

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Events

Iconic Festival Suma Flamenca Opens Today in Madrid

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2021 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamenca

Suma Flamenca festival in Madrid, one of the leading Flamenco festivals in Spain, begins today at 7:45 p.m. in the Sala Verde venue at Teatros…

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Events

Transglobal Underground Announces Return to Live Concerts On Stage

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2021 No Comments Natacha AtlasTransGlobal Undergroundworld fusionworld music

World fusion pioneers Transglobal Underground will be performing live on stage for the first time since 2019. The first concert will take place at The…

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Album reviews

Beguiling and Innovative Afrobeat from Ogún Afrobeat

Angel Romero October 18, 2021 No Comments AfrobeatNigerian musicOgún Afrobeatworld fusionworld music

Ogún Afrobeat – Unite (2021) Ogún Afrobeat is a fantastic multinational Afrobeat band based in the Madrid melting pot led, by Nigerian vocalist and drummer…

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MusicConnect Italy Reveals First Showcase dedicated to Italian World Music

World Music Central News Room October 17, 2021 No Comments Italian musicMusicConnect Italyworld music

MusicConnect Italy has announced the first showcase event dedicated to Italian world music. The event will take place December 2-5, 2021 in Tuscany, in the…

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