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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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  • 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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  • Album reviews

    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

New Releases

Water, New album from Jamaican Reggae-Fusion Singer Ammoye

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2021 No Comments AmmoyeJamaican musicReggaeworld fusion

Canada-based Jamaican reggae-fusion vocalist Ammoye has released a new album titled Water (Lulaworld Records). Produced by Danny Maestro, The album features a mix of reggae,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Special Expanded Edition of Loreena McKennitt’s The Visit

Angel Romero September 28, 2021 No Comments Celtic musicLoreena McKennittworld music

The Visit, the iconic album from Canadian Celtic and world music star Loreena McKennitt is newly available as The Definitive Edition. The Visit won a…

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Tour Announcements

Rez Abbasi and Isabelle Olivier Announce Brief Global Jazz Tour

World Music Central News Room September 28, 2021 No Comments Isabelle OlivierRez Abbasiworld fusionworld jazz

Guitarist Rez Abbasi and harp player Isabelle Olivier will be performing Oasis at three locations in the United States in November 2021. The critically acclaimed…

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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita — photo by Andrés Pino
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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Launch New Video

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2021 No Comments

Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita have unveiled a new music video titled ‘Allah Léno’. The song appears in the duo’s upcoming album “Suba.” Omar Sosa…

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Acclaimed Indian Composer Ricky Kej Releases Music Video with Stewart Copeland

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2021 No Comments Indian musicRicky KejStewart Copelandworld fusionworld music

Grammy Award winner Indian composer and keyboardist Ricky Kej has released “Himalayas,” the first music video from his brand new album ‘Divine Tides,’ a collaboration…

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Tour Announcements

Colombian Innovators Ghetto Kumbé Announce October 2021 European Tour

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2021 No Comments Colombian musicGhetto Kumbéworld fusionworld music

Ghetto Kumbé, a rising band featuring 3 talented musicians from the Colombian Caribbean coast, will be performing in Europe in October 2021. Ghetto Kumbé mix…

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Tour Announcements

Piper Kathryn Tickell & the Darkening Announce Live Tour

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2021 No Comments bagpipeKathryn Tickell

Renowned British piper Kathryn Tickell has announced her upcoming live tour with her band The Darkening. “I can’t even start to put into words just…

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Events

K-Music 2021, Korean Music Festival in the UK

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2021 No Comments ADG7Angharad JenkinsBlack StringCamilla GeorgeDal:umDongyang GozupaKorean musicKyungso ParkNguyên LêSinnoiSooJin Suh Coloris TrioSoona Parkworld fusionworld music

K-Music 2021, the festival of Korean music returns to live stages in the UK in October and November 2021. Artists include ADG7; Kyungso Park, Soona…

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New Releases

Seckou Keita Reveals Homeland, a Collaboration with Baaba Maal

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2021 No Comments Baaba MaalSeckou KeitaSenegalese music

Two Senegalese music giants, kora maestro Seckou Keita and celebrated singer Baaba Maal have recorded a beautiful single titled Homeland (Seckou Keita Music). At the…

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Interviews

Interview with Bruce McIntosh, Head of Fania Records’ Catalog

Angel Romero September 23, 2021 No Comments Angel CanalesBruce McIntoshFania RecordsIsmael RiveraMongo SantamariaRalfi PagansalsaWillie Colon

Craft Recordings, the reissue label of Concord Records, recently announced the reissue of various essential Fania Records albums on vinyl.  World Music Central talked to…

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