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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.
    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: Everton “Blender”

Angel Romero September 29, 2018 No Comments dancehall reggaeEverton "Blender"JamaicaReggae

One of the few Jamaican singers to truly bridge the gap between the roots and dancehall reggae styles is the man known as Everton “Blender.”…

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Artist Profiles: Ky-Mani Marley

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments JamaicaKy Mani MarleyReggae

Ky-Mani Marley is the only child of table tennis champion Anita Belnavis and reggae icon Bob Marley. He was born in Falmouth, Jamaica. His East…

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Artist Profiles: Junior Reid

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments dancehall reggaeJamaicaJunior ReidReggae

Reggae icon Delroy Junior Reid, best-known for his international hit “One Blood”, which sold over 2 million copies. The former member of reggae supergroup Black…

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Artist Profiles: Junior Marvin

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments Bob MarleyJamaicaJunior MarvinReggae

Junior Marvin (aka Junior Kerr, aka Junior Hanson) was born Donald Hanson Marvin Kerr Richards, Jr.. He is a Jamaican born guitarist. Junior Marvin was…

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Artist Profiles: I-Threes

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments I-ThreesJamaicaReggae

The I-Threes are the most influential female singing group in the history of Jamaican music. In the early 1970s Bob Marley asked the three women…

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Artist Profiles: Fully Fullwood

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments Fully FullwoodJamaicaReggaeworld music

Hailing from Kingston, Fully Fullwood is one of the most popular and well-known reggae bass players in the world and has worked and recorded with…

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Events

Gypsy Jazz Masters Lulo Reinhardt and Daniel Stelter to Perform at ArtsCenter in Carrboro

World Music Central News Room September 28, 2018 No Comments Daniel StelterGypsy jazzLulo Reinhardt

Acclaimed guitarists Lulo Reinhardt and Daniel Stelter are set to perform Thursday, October 11th, 2018 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina. Reinhardt is the…

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Artist Profiles: Daniel Stelter

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments Daniel StelterGermanyguitarGypsy jazz

Daniel Stelter was born in Germany. His passion for music started early: he began playing the classical guitar at the age of eight, and was…

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Artist Profiles: Azouhouni Adou

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments Azouhouni AdouIvorian musicIvory Coast

Born in the Ivory Coast (West Africa), Azouhouni Adou began his musical career early on accompanying some of most the well-known and respected Ivorian artists,…

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Artist Profiles: Dobet Gnahoré

Angel Romero September 27, 2018 1 Comment Dobet GnahoréIvorian musicIvory Coast

Dobet Gnahoré is a singer, dancer and percussion’s from Africa’s Ivory Coast. She not only possesses a incredible voice but she also has a commanding…

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