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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.
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    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
  • Kavita Shah and Bau sitting around a table in a courtyard full of plants.
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    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

A little More Blue from Carla Hassett

Angel Romero January 29, 2021 No Comments Brazilian musicCarla Hassett

Carla Hassett – +Blue (Paulista Records, 2016) Brazilian singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist Carla Hassett has a captivating voice, sometimes dynamic, sometimes sultry. She has performed…

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Events

Conversation and Pre-Recorded Concert with Ladysmith Black Mambazo

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2021 No Comments Ladysmith Black MambazoSouth African music

Global Arts Live will be presenting two world music events with famed South African ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo. On February 4, 2021, Global Arts Live…

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The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Reveals the Barzakh Festival 2021 Program

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2021 No Comments Barzakh FestivalBetsayda MachadoJazzMartha Redboneworld music

The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced the return of Barzakh Festival for its fifth edition. The festival will be streamed online…

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Trenzinho da Montanha from Café Do Choro

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2021 No Comments Brazilian musicCafe Do Chorochoroforró

Trenzinho da Montanha (Little Mountain Train) is the second album from Café Do Choro. It is the project of Australian composer and multi-instrumentalist Jenni Bell.…

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Guitarist José Almarcha Unveils “Venta Borondo” Single

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2021 1 Comment Flamencoflamenco guitarJosé Almarcha

Flamenco guitarist José Almarcha has unveiled a new single and music video titled “Venta Borondo (Bulerías).” The musical piece will appear on the upcoming album…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: José Almarcha

Angel Romero January 26, 2021 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarJosé AlmarchaSpainSpanish music

Flamenco guitarist, composer and musical director José Almarcha Márquez was born in Tomelloso (Ciudad Real, Spain) in 1982. José graduated in classical guitar at the…

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Events

Festival International de Louisiane 2021 to Combine Virtual and In-Person Concerts

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2021 No Comments Cajun musicFestival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicworld music

Festival International de Louisiane has announced its plans for pivoting the 2021 event in a way that continues to celebrate the local Louisiana roots music…

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Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference 2021 Announces Spotlight Showcases

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2021 No Comments American folk musicFolk Alliance Internationalworld music

Instead of Official Showcases that typically happen at the in-person conference, Folk Alliance International is presenting Spotlight Showcasesin 2021. These are one-hour pre-recorded live performances…

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Africa Oyé to Present South African Artists on Nyumbani Episode 2

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2021 No Comments Africa OyeSouth African musicVusi Mahlasela

Music festival Africa Oyé has revealed the line-up for the second episode of their new online series of original concerts, interviews, documentaries and DJ sets,…

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Steel Guitar across the Pacific

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2021 No Comments Hawaiian musicPaul AgarPolynesian music

Australian steel guitar player Paul Agar has released an instrumental lounge album under the name The South Pasifika Sound Project that celebrates the music of…

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