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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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  • 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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    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.
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    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

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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New CDs and digital releases

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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Album reviews

Water Seduction, Marvelous Work from Warsaw Village Band

Angel Romero January 23, 2021 No Comments Polish musicWarsaw Village Bandworld music

Warsaw Village Band – Uwodzenie / Waterduction (Karrot Kommando, 2020) Warsaw Village Band (Kapela Ze Wsi Warszawa in Polish) recently released this fantastic album titled…

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Russian Ensemble Vedan Kolod to release Gorodische

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2021 No Comments Russian musicVedan Kolod

Russian folk ensemble Vedan Kolod has is re-releasing Gorodische (CPL-Music), scheduled for release on February 5. Vedan Kolod strive to make traditional folk songs from…

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Events

Speak Music Be Kind Festival 2021 Goes Virtual

World Music Central News Room January 22, 2021 2 Comments Speak Music Be Kind Festival

The second edition of Speak Music Be Kind Festival 2021 will be virtual this year. The festival features award-winning artists on the Canadian music scene,…

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Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Reveals Programming for January to March 2021

World Music Central News Room January 22, 2021 No Comments Flamenco

Music association Círculo Flamenco de Madrid has announced the programming for January through March 2021. The first show will take place on Tuesday, January 26th…

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New Energy for Old Belgian Music

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2021 No Comments Belgian musicWÖR

About Towers – New Energy for Old Belgian Music (ARC Music) is the title of the new album from Belgian band WÖR. Release date is…

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New Books

‘Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey’ Available Soon

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2021 No Comments Patricia ChinReggaeVP Records

A new book titled ‘Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey’ will be available on March 17, 2021. The book tells the important history of Patricia…

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General News

Fira Mediterrània Manresa 2021 Showcase Still Accepting Proposals

World Music Central News Room January 20, 2021 No Comments Fira Mediterrània de Manresa

The Fira Mediterrània Manresa music fair and showcase is still accepting proposals. The deadline to submit projects is January 27, 2021. The annual event takes…

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Album reviews

Superb Guitar Mastery from Latin America

Angel Romero January 19, 2021 No Comments Carlos Muñiz DíazCuban musicDuo CoincidenciaguitarMartha Eugenia Salado MondejaMexican musicSpanish guitarSpanish musicwestern classical music

Duo Coincidencia – Veracruz – Sones y Flores (Cugate Clásicos Latinos, 2020) Veracruz – Sones y Flores presents a set of delightful, masterfully performed guitar…

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