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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.
    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

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Zuzana Homolová Revives Forgotten Slovak Folk Ballads

Angel Romero July 14, 2021 No Comments Slovak musicZuzana Homolová

Trojka Zuzany Homolovej – Keď vojačik narukoval (Slnko Records, 2019) Renowned Slovak folk singer-songwriter Zuzana Homolová is known for her captivating ballads. On her album…

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Balsam Range’s “Santa Barbara” at the Top of Bluegrass Charts

Angel Romero July 14, 2021 No Comments Balsam RangeBluegrass

Balsam Range’s song “Santa Barbara” has reached the top of the Bluegrass radio charts, claiming the No. 1 spot on the July monthly chart and…

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Historias Cantadas from Gaiteros de Pueblo Santo

Angel Romero July 13, 2021 No Comments Colombian musicGaiteros de Pueblo Santo

Colombian band Gaiteros de Pueblo Santo released Historias Cantadas on Yawaro Records in 2020. The group from Barranquilla led by Marlon Peroza specializes in traditional…

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Interviews

Ashley Maher: The Adventuress

Dorothy Johnson-Laird July 13, 2021 No Comments African musicAshley Maher

Ashley Maher is a tall, slender woman with a river of red hair. She is a vocalist, songwriter, and dancer. The pandemic has not slowed…

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Events

The Library of Congress to present Neli Andreeva Bulgarian Concert

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2021 No Comments Bulgarian musicNeli Andreeva

Bulgarian singer Neli Andreeva is set to perform on July 14, 2021 at noon. She will present a set of traditional songs of Bulgaria. The…

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Album reviews

Mandinka Percussion Collaboration

Angel Romero July 12, 2021 No Comments BalimayapercussionWest African music

Balimaya – Balimaya (Buda Musique, 2019) Balimaya is the title of the album from Balimaya, a project that brought together musicians from Europe and West…

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Events

Hebridean Celtic Festival Program for 2021

World Music Central News Room July 11, 2021 No Comments Celtic musicColin MacleodFaraHebridean Celtic FestivalRed Hot Chilli PipersSaltfishfortyScottish musicSianStaranTumbling Souls

Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) has scheduled a mix of hybrid live and digital event performances by Scottish artists. The festival will take place July 14-17,…

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Album reviews

Spirited Ugandan Afrojazz

Angel Romero July 10, 2021 No Comments AfrojazzMilégéUgandan music

Milégé – Afwoyo (Naxos World, 2020) Milégé are an AfroJazz outfit from Uganda, a group of young talented musicians whose enthusiasm is derived from the…

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Events

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Returns in October 2021

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2021 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassShakori Hills Grassroots Festival

After a two-year break, the 17th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will take place on October 7-10, 2021. This will…

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Album reviews

Samba and Bossa Nova from France

Angel Romero July 9, 2021 No Comments bossa novaBrazilian musicsambaSambuca

Sambuca – Luz (Prodastar, 2020) Sambuca is a France-based duo. Virtuoso musician Roberto Stimoli (7-string guitar) and Irene Amata (vocals) play samba, bossa nova and…

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