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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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Featured News

  • Sufian Ararah - Asdaa cover artwork. An interior space with arched columns.
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    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

New Releases

Montparnasse Musique Unveil ‘Panter’ Featuring Kasai Allstars

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2021 No Comments

Montparnasse Musique has rolled out a single titled ‘Panter’ featuring Kasai Allstars. The track is the first release on Real World Records’ new imprint, Real…

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Events

Afro Roots Fest Miami Beach Returns in May 2021

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2021 No Comments Afro Roots FestFulu MizikiPhillip MontalbánRichard BonaRoosevelt CollierVieux Farka Touré

Afro Roots Fest Miami Beach is set to return on Saturday, May 1, 2021. The concerts will take place at the North Beach Bandshell 1.…

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Norwegian Act NOÊTA Release video single ‘Above and Below’

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2021 No Comments NOÊTANorwegian music

Ethereal Nordic folk band NOÊTA has released the video single ‘Above and Below’ taken from its upcoming new album “Elm.” The new album is scheduled…

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Events

Omar Sosa Free Livestream Concert on Wednesday March 24

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2021 No Comments Cuban musicLatin jazzOmar Sosaworld music

Acclaimed Cuban pianist Omar Sosa will be performing a free livestream concert on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time on his YouTube…

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Events

Virtual event: Cross-Cultural Examination of Tango and Jazz

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2021 No Comments Argentine musicAstor PiazzollaPablo ZieglerSofia Reitango

The National Endowment for the Humanities has programmed a virtual event titled “Cross-Cultural Examination of Tango and Jazz on the 100th Anniversary of the Birth…

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Al Qahwa Ensemble to present African Routes via Livestream

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2021 No Comments Al Qahwa EnsembleArabic musicMiddle Eastern music

Toronto-based world music act Al Qahwa Ensemble will be presenting its third album, African Routes (released in November 2020) with a livestream performance from Koerner…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Sofia Rei

Angel Romero March 20, 2021 No Comments ArgentinaArgentine musicSofia Reiworld jazzworld music

Vocalist, composer, producer and educator Sofia Eugenia Koutsovitis Reigadas, better known as Sofia Rei, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She combines in her music…

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Events

Drom World Fest 2021 Announced

World Music Central News Room March 20, 2021 No Comments Al Di MeolaArturo O'FarrillDrom World FestIbrahim MaaloufSnarky Puppyworld music

Thirty performers from all around the globe will be joining the Drom World Fest 2021 March 26 – 31, 2021 as a livestream. The program…

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The 5th Annual Ritmo Doral Reveals 2021 Program

World Music Central News Room March 19, 2021 No Comments Ensamble 7/4Latin American musicRitmo Doralsonlokos.tamboka

The City of Doral in Florida (USA) in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation will present the fifth annual Ritmo Doral 2021. The free live-stream event…

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Album reviews

The Stirring Latin Side of Wes Montgomery

Angel Romero March 19, 2021 No Comments Latin jazzNelson RiverosWes Montgomery

Nelson Riveros – The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery (Zoho, 2021) Nelson Riveros, an excellent American guitarist born to Colombian parents, reimagines the music of…

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