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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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    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.
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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.
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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

Events

Greece’s Music Village Reveals 2021 Workshops

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2021 No Comments Music Villageworld music

Music Village Arts Community has announced the workshop program for 2021. The workshops will take place during August 2021 in the medieval village of Aghios…

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Anoushka Shankar Announces Love Letters P.S.

World Music Central News Room April 12, 2021 2 Comments Anoushka ShankarIndian musicsitarworld music

Composer and sitar player Anoushka Shankar is set to release a new digital album titled Love Letters P.S. (Decca Records Group/Mercury KX) on June 4,…

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Douglas Felipe Reveals His Roots on Afro

World Music Central News Room April 11, 2021 No Comments Afro-BrazilianBrazilian musicDouglas Felipe

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, arranger and composer Douglas Felipe has released an album titled Afro. Felipe recorded this engaging album which is deeply grounded in Afro-Brazilian, African…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Sopa de Pedra

Angel Romero April 10, 2021 No Comments a cappellaPortugalPortuguese musicSopa de Pedra

Sopa de Pedra is a Portuguese a cappella ensemble based in Porto that performs traditional Portuguese folk music with creative new arrangements. The ensemble uses…

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Artist Profiles: Retimbrar (Portugal)

Angel Romero April 10, 2021 No Comments percussionPortugalPortuguese musicRetimbrar

Retimbrar is an evolving musical collective from Porto that explores deep Portuguese traditional rhythms, songs, and instruments. Inspired by the country’s musical traditions, TugaBeat is…

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The Old Man of the Sea sails into the sunset

Tony Hillier April 10, 2021 No Comments Australian musicHenry Gibson DanSeaman Dan

For two thirds of his working life, Henry Gibson Dan plied his trade in the seas of tropical north Australia as a deep-water pearl shell…

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Events

WOMEX Reveals 2021 Opening Program in Porto, Portugal

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2021 No Comments Galandum GalundainaPauliteiros de MirandaPortuguese musicRetimbrarSeivaSopa de PedraUxíawomexwomex 2021

World music expo WOMEX has announced the artists set to perform at the Opening Concert, which focuses on the host country or musical region. Porto…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Galandum Galundaina

Angel Romero April 9, 2021 No Comments Galandum GalundainaPortugalPortuguese music

Galandum Galundaina was founded in the early 2000s. The group explores the traditional music ofMiranda do Douro in northeastern Portugal, right next to the Spanish…

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Artist Profiles: Seiva

Angel Romero April 9, 2021 No Comments PortugalPortuguese musicSeiva

Multi-instrumentalists Vasco Ribeiro Casais and Joana Negrão, former members of influential Portuguese world music band Dazkarieh, formed Seiva in 2014. The goal is to perform…

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Music videos

Fuel Fandango Unveils “Mi Huella” Video

Angel Romero April 9, 2021 1 Comment FlamencoFuel FandangoSpanish music

Groundbreaking Spanish electro-flamenco fusion duo Fuel Fandango has unveiled its new music video titled “Mi Huella,” a colaboration with María José Llergo. This is the…

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