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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.
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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

Album reviews

BélO, the New Indie Roots Sound of Haiti

Angel Romero March 17, 2020 No Comments BélOCaribbean musicHaitian music

BélO – Motivasyon (BélO, 2019) Award-winning singer-songwriter BélO is one of the rising talents in Haitian music. His masterfully-produced album Motivasyon incorporates a wide range…

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General News

Silkroad Home Sessions, Virtual Concert Series to Keep the Arts Alive

World Music Central News Room March 17, 2020 No Comments Silk Road Ensembleworld musicYo-Yo Ma

The Silkroad collective has developed a virtual concert mini-series. Starting this week, Silkroad’s international musicians will be sharing short, musical performances on Facebook and Instagram…

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Articles

Serranas, Flamenco Hill Songs

admin March 16, 2020 No Comments FlamencoserranasSpanish music

La Serrana (hill song), like other flamenco styles, derives from old folk songs, or letrillas, from the second third of the 19th century, incorporated into…

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Album reviews

Seductive Lyra from the Eastern Mediterranean

Angel Romero March 16, 2020 No Comments Greek musiclyraMediterranean musicPaul GoodmanTurkish music

Paul Goodman – Yet (Paul Goodman Music, 2019) Multi-instrumentalist, composer and global traveler Paul Goodman has recorded an album of mesmerizing instrumental centered on the…

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Album reviews

Rousing Traditions of Northwestern Venezuela

Angel Romero March 15, 2020 No Comments Ana Cecilia LoyoVenezuelan music

Ana Cecilia Loyo – Sol Mayor (Centro Nacional del Disco, 2012) Venezuelan Singer-songwriter Ana Cecilia Loyo delivers a set of contemporary folk songs rooted in…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Ana Cecilia Loyo

Angel Romero March 15, 2020 No Comments Ana Cecilia LoyoVenezuelaVenezuelan music

Venezuelan singer-songwriter and composer Ana Cecilia Loyo specializes in Venezuelan traditional music. She was born in Coro, Falcón State and grew up in the city…

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Artist Profiles: María José Pérez

Angel Romero March 14, 2020 No Comments FlamencoMaría José PérezSpain

Flamenco singer María José Pérez Rodríguez was born in Almeria, Spain in 1985. She started performing at a very young age. She has appeared at…

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Articles

Fine Celtic Music for St. Patrick’s Day 2020

Angel Romero March 14, 2020 No Comments Cathie RyanCeltic musicCeltic SerenityCeltic WomanEileen IversGatehouseIrish folk musicKaren MathesonSeamus EganTommy SandsVan Morrison

We have selected a set of fine recordings from Ireland, inspired by Irish music or from some other Celtic lands that will help you celebrate…

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Flamenco Guitar Maestro Niño Josele

Angel Romero March 14, 2020 1 Comment Flamencoflamenco jazzNiño JoseleSpain

Flamenco guitarist and composer Juan José Heredia Heredia, better known as “Niño Josele,” was born in Almería, Spain in 1974. Niño Josele grew up in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Muziekpublique Announces the Release of Jola – Hidden Gnawa Music in Brussels

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2020 No Comments Gnawa

With around forty Gnawa musicians currently residing in Brussels, the Belgian capital may rightfully be called the Gnawa capital of Europe. At this point, for…

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