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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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  • 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.
    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

New CDs and digital releases

Øyvind Kristiansen and Jonas Kilmork Vemøy present Hymns of Compassion

World Music Central News Room March 28, 2021 No Comments Jonas Kilmork VemøyNorwegian musicØyvind Kristiansen

Norwegian musicians Øyvind Kristiansen and Jonas Kilmork Vemøy have a new album titled “Hymns of Compassion.” The new recording features beautiful meditations for Easter and…

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Awards

Kentucky State Fiddle Championship 2021 Results Revealed

World Music Central News Room March 27, 2021 No Comments BluegrassfiddleJoel WhittinghillKentucky_State_Fiddle_Championship

On Saturday, March 20th, 2021 the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship took place at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. Nearly…

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Events

Rhythm and resilience: how 9 festivals and 18 bands are hosting an online music festival in the pandemic era

Madanmohan Rao March 26, 2021 No Comments

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has wrought havoc on the music industry, with events canceled, postponed, repositioned online, or delivered in a ‘hybrid’ offline-online mode. But…

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General News

Ugandan Singer Rachel Magoola Elected Member of Parliament 2021 for Bugweri District

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments Rachel MagoolaUgandan music

Ugandan singer-songwriter, dancer, and politician Rachel Magoola was elected to Uganda’s Parliament as the women’s representative in Bugweri District. “My Bugweri People, thank you for…

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Events

virtualWOMEX Announces Extended Program In April 2021

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments virtualWOMEXwomexworld music

World music expo WOMEX has announced its upcoming virtualWOMEX Extended Programme, featuring films, conference and networking sessions. The virtual event will take place Friday, April…

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New CDs and digital releases

Sakili’s Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments Sakilisega

Sakili is a band from Rodrigues island in the Indian Ocean. Sakili is set to release Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean (ARC Music) on…

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Events

Culturas 360°, Online Transnational World Music Showcase

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2021 No Comments Culturas 360°world music

IndiEarth XChange in association with 8 world and international music festivals have launched a global initiative for culture and music. Culturas 360° is a new…

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Music videos

Esbe releases Transglobal Underground Re-Mix of My Love Knows No Bounds

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2021 No Comments Esbeworld fusionworld music

British artist Esbe has released a music video with the Transglobal Underground re-mix of her song “My Love Knows No Bounds.” “As a diversion from…

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Album reviews

Irresistible Cuban Dance Music from Héctor Valentín

Angel Romero March 24, 2021 No Comments bolerosCuban musicCuban rumbaHéctor Valentínson cubanotimba

Héctor Valentín – Me Quité (Tumi Music, 2021) Me Quité is the new album from captivating Cuban singer Héctor Valentín Larrondo Ricardo, better known as…

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Music videos

Havana Meets Kingston – Part 2 presents New Version of “Lagrimas Negras”

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2021 No Comments Beatriz MárquezCuban musicHavana Meets KingstonJamaican musicReggaeSly Dunbar

A new version of the classic song “Lagrimas Negras” (Black Tears) features acclaimed Cuban singer Beatriz Márquez, together with some of Jamaica and Cuba’s most…

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