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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).…

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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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Leahy

Angel Romero February 29, 2020 No Comments CanadaCanadian musicCeltic musicLeahy

The Leahy siblings were raised on their family farm near Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Ancestor Michael Leahy arrived in North America in 1825 from Ireland and…

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Awards

María José Llergo Winner of the First Paco Martín Award to Rising Talent in World Music

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2020 No Comments FlamencoMaría José LlergoSpanish music

Flamenco artist María José Llergo, from Córdoba, Spain, is the winner of the First Premio Paco Martín (Paco Martin Award) to rising talent in world…

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Events

Dominican Republic, the Focus of La Mar de Músicas Festival

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2020 No Comments Dominican musicLa Mar de Músicasworld music

The music of the Dominican Republic will be the primary focus of La Mar de Músicas world music festival. The festival will take place July…

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Artist Profiles: Nevenka

Angel Romero February 28, 2020 No Comments Nevenka

Nevenka was created in 1976 by members of Los Angeles’ celebrated Aman Folk Ensemble with a mission to investigate and share with their audience the…

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Events

WOMAD Announces 2020 Lineup

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2020 No Comments Angelique KidjoFatoumata DiawaraWOMAD UKworld music

WOMAD festival in the UK has announced the lineup of its 2020 edition. The festival will take place July 23-26, 2020 in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK.…

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Album reviews

Dazzling and Wide-Ranging Guitar Traditions

Angel Romero February 27, 2020 No Comments Bettina FlaterBranko GaloicCamille NelsonDuo Beija-FlorFrancisco CordovilGaspar ClausguitarMiguel Espinoza Flamenco FusionPedro SolerTerceto Kali

Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion On Turtle Dreams (2019), Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion deliver a Flamenco and Latin American guitar amalgalm, combining fiery flamenco with other…

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Album reviews

The Charming Malawian Grooves of Masauko

Angel Romero February 26, 2020 No Comments AfropopMalawian musicMasaukoReggae

Masauko – Masauko (Come to Life Music, 2020) Masauko is Malawian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Los Angeles at a time when his parents were…

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Events

Africa Oyé Festival Announces First Wave of 2020 Artists

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2020 No Comments Africa OyeAfrican musicGhanaian musicHighlifeLes Amazones d'AfriqueSantrofiValérie Ekoumè

African music festival Africa Oyé has revealed the first three live music acts set to perform at the edition 2020 festival of music and culture…

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Triangle Music

American Folk Sensation Dom Flemons to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2020 No Comments American folk musicbanjoDom Flemons

The ArtsCenter will presents Dom Flemons on Friday, March 20th, 2020 at 8 PM. Chris Frisina will be the opening act. Dom Flemons is an…

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Tour Announcements

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Announce USA and Spain Tours

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2020 No Comments Alasdair FraserCeltic musicNatalie HaasScottish music

Celtic fiddle masters Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas will be touring the United States and Spain in 2020. the duo will be presenting its latest…

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