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    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 No Comments
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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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    Hidden Hermeto Flute Gems Revealed On New Tribute Release

    Aline Gonçalves, Andrea Ernest Dias, Carlos Malta, Eduardo Neves – Obra Viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol. 1 Flautas (Rocinante, 2025) Obra Viva de Hermeto…

    Tyler Bennet March 30, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Kavita Shah and Bau sitting around a table in a courtyard full of plants.
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    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Massukos

Angel Romero October 26, 2018 No Comments MassukosMozambican musicMozambique

Massukos are considered national treasure in their native country of Mozambique, renown both for their stunning music and the humanitarian work that they do. The…

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Artist Profiles: Ghorwane

Angel Romero October 26, 2018 No Comments GhorwaneMozambican musicMozambique

In the hot and dusty Gaza province of Mozambique there is a small lake called Ghorwane that never runs dry, even in the hottest season.…

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Artist Profiles: Gito Baloi

Angel Romero October 26, 2018 1 Comment Gito BaloiMozambican musicMozambiqueSouth African musicworld fusionworld music

Gito Baloi Gito Baloi has played and sung music for as long as he can remember. Surrounded by the traditional music of his extended family…

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Artist Profiles: Mabulu

Angel Romero October 26, 2018 No Comments MabuluMozambican musicMozambique

Mabulu (dialogue in Shangana) was a band from Mozambique that recorded its debut release Karimbo during the catastrophic floods of early 2000. It brought together…

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Daniele Cossellu, founder of the Tenores di Bitti Wins Andrea Parodi Gold Award

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2018 No Comments Daniele CosselluSardinian musicTenores di Bitti

Sardinian artist Daniele Cossellu, historical founder of the Tenores di Bitti “Remunnu ‘e Locu”, is the the recipient of the 2018 Andrea Parodi Gold Award…

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Artist Profiles: Eyuphuro

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments EyuphuroMozambican musicMozambique

The group comes from the island of Mozambique, in the north of the country, and linked to the mainland by a 3.5 km toll bridge.…

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Artist Profiles: Dilon Djindji

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments Dilon DjindjiMozambican musicMozambique

Dilon Djindji has been a musician and performer all his life, but he didn’t release his debut album until the age of 75. He is…

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Artist Profiles: Amélia Muge

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments Amélia MugeMozambiquePortugalPortuguese music

Amélia Muge is one of the greatest singers from Portugal. She sings with a deep and personal passion and she is also a skilled arranger.…

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Artist Profiles: Kim So Ra

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments jangguKim So RaKorean musicpercussionSouth Korea

Korean percussionist Kim So Ra has played the hourglass-shaped, two-headed drum known as janggu since she was a child. In high school she became a…

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Artist Profiles: Said Guissi’s Aissawa

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments AissawaMoroccan musicMoroccoSaid Guissi

Said Guissi’s Aissawa – Photo by Pete Sanders Said Guissi’s Aissawa ensemble are from the holy city of Fes. It is Morocco’s most famous and…

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