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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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    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.
    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.
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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

New CDs and digital releases

Moroccan-French band Bab L’ Bluz Reveals Nayda

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2020 No Comments Bab L’ BluzMoroccan music

Moroccan-French four-piece act, Bab L’ Bluz, has released Nayda (Real World Records) in digital format. The physical editions on CD and LP will be available…

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Reggae

Clay G Releases debut Reggae Album Forged in Fyah

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2020 1 Comment Clay GReggae

Reggae artist Clay G has released his debut reggae album, Forged in Fyah. The album features guests such as Peetah Morgan (of Morgan Heritage), Tony…

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Irresistible Colombian Accordion from Beto Jamaica

Angel Romero June 6, 2020 No Comments Beto JamaicaColombian musiccumbiavallenato

Beto Jamaica – Rey de Mi Folclor Vallenato y Cumbia Colombiana (OM Producciones Music, 2020) Alberto Jamaica Larrota, better known as Beto Jamaica, is one…

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Alhousseini Anivolla & Girum Mezmur to Release Afropentatonism

World Music Central News Room June 5, 2020 No Comments Alhousseini Anivolladesert bluesEthiojazzEthiopian musicGirum Mezmur

Alhousseini Anivolla & Girum Mezmur have put together a pan-African All-Star band that combines two cultures. Desert blues musician Alhousseini Anivolla (Niger) collaborates with Ethio-jazz…

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Unearthed Old Time Gem featuring Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton

Angel Romero June 4, 2020 2 Comments Doc WatsonGaither Carltonold time

Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton – Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2020) Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton is a fine album of…

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Andres Barrios and Nai Barghouti Release new version of Concierto de Aranjuez

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2020 2 Comments Andres BarriosArabic musicNai BarghoutiSpanish music

Acclaimed Spanish flamenco jazz pianist Andrés Barrios and Palestinian vocalist Nai Barghouti have recorded a magnificent version of the popular classical music piece El Concierto…

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New Releases

Matasuna Records Reissues Songs from Angolan Musician Chalo Correia

World Music Central News Room June 3, 2020 No Comments Angolan musicChalo Correia

Matasuna Records has reissued two songs from the debut album of Angolan musician Chalo Correia on a 7-inch. Even though the album was originally released…

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New CDs and digital releases

Dinastia Torres: Los Duendes de la Marimba Now Available

World Music Central News Room June 2, 2020 No Comments Colombian musiccurrulaoDinastia TorresmarimbaThe Torres Dinasty

Palenque Records has released the album Dinastia Torres: Los Duendes de la Marimba. The Torres Dynasty is a family of well-known traditional musicians from Guapi,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Vusa Mkhaya to Release Umanyanyatha – Songs from the Soul of Zimbabwe

World Music Central News Room June 2, 2020 No Comments African musicVusa MkhayaZimbabwean music

Zimbabwean artist Vusa Mkhaya is set to release his third solo album, Umanyanyatha – Songs from the Soul of Zimbabwe (ARC Music). The release date…

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Charts

Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn Top the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2020

World Music Central News Room May 31, 2020 No Comments Abigail WashburnTransglobal World Music ChartWu Fei

The self-titled album Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn by Chinese composer and guzheng player Wu Fei and American composer and banjo player Abigail Washburn is…

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