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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).…

    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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Ross Daly

Angel Romero November 3, 2019 No Comments GreeceGreek musicMiddle Eastern musicRoss Daly

Of Irish descent, born in England, Ross Daly traveled as a child with his family around the world and soon his deep interest in music…

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Album reviews

Alluring Afro-Roots and Funk from Dawn Drake and ZapOte

Angel Romero November 3, 2019 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicAfrobeatDawn Drakeworld fusionZapote

Dawn Drake and ZapOte – Nightshade (Dawn Drake, 2019) Nightshade is the new album from American bassist, percussionist, vocalist and composer Dawn Drake and her…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Julio Zelaya

Angel Romero November 2, 2019 No Comments Garifuna musicHonduran musicHondurasJulio Zelaya

Julio Zelaya is one of the most important contemporary composers in Central America. He plays original compositions using the unique Honduran garifuna rhythms and exposes…

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Artist Profiles: Rhonda Vincent

Angel Romero November 2, 2019 No Comments BluegrassmandolinRhonda Vincent

Rhonda Vincent was born July 13 1962 in Kirksville, Missouri. Vincent was raised on bluegrass first taking the stage with her family’s band the Sally…

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Artist Profiles: Habib Khan

Angel Romero November 2, 2019 No Comments Habib KhanIndiaIndian classical musicsitar

Pandit Habib Khan is regarded as one of the best sitar players in the world today. He was born into a family of musicians and…

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Artist Profiles: Erdal Erzincan

Angel Romero November 2, 2019 No Comments baglamaErdal ErzincanTurkeyTurkish music

In Turkey, Erdal Erzincan is often considered one the most outstanding exponents of the Anatolian tradition. He has worked extensively with baglama legend Arif Sag…

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Triangle Music

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Announces 2020 Festivals

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2019 No Comments Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance has announced the dates of its two annual festivals to be held in 2020. The spring edition…

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Charts

The Garifuna Collective Tops the November 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2019 No Comments Garifuna CollectiveGarifuna music

Aban from Belize-based The Garifuna Collective is the Transglobal World Music Chart’s number one album in November 2019. The Garifuna Collective has performed in over…

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Album reviews

A Beautiful Journey Through the Musics of the Middle East

Angel Romero October 31, 2019 No Comments Iranian musicMehdi RajabianMiddle Eastern music

Mehdi Rajabian – Middle East (Sony Music, 2019) Middle Eastern is the latest album from Iranian multi-instrumentalist and composer Mehdi Rajabian. The album is dedicated…

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Obituaries

Award-Winning Czech Fiddler Jitka Šuranská Dies at 41

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2019 1 Comment Czech musicJitka ŠuranskáMoravian musicviolin

Czech Violinist and winner of three Anděl Awards, Jitka Šuranská passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 after a severe cancer illness. Jitka Šuranská had…

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