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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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    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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

Angel Romero March 16, 2018 3 Comments BulgariaBulgarian musicCosmic Voices of Bulgaria

Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria consists of female vocalists (the size of the choir ranges from 18 to 21) who represent all the geographic and cultural…

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Artist Profiles: Zezo Ribeiro

Angel Romero March 16, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicZezo Ribeiro

Zezo Ribeiro is a Brazilian guitarist born in Sao Paulo, with an impressive artistic career. Since 1992 he has participated in many recording projects, but…

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Artist Profiles: Ze Cafofinho & suas corrente

Angel Romero March 16, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicZe Cafofinho

Tiago de Melo Andrade, better known as Ze Cafofinho is part of Recife’s music scene. has one of the richest music production in Brazil. Situated…

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Artist Profiles: Yamandu Costa

Angel Romero March 16, 2018 1 Comment BrazilBrazilian musicYamandu Costa

Yamandu Costa was born in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in 1980. There, he began his guitar studies with his father Algacir Costa,…

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Artist Profiles: Bau

Angel Romero March 16, 2018 No Comments BauCape VerdeCape Verdean musiccavaquinho

Rufino Almeida, better known as Bau, was born in 1962 in Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde. Bau is a well known artist in Cape Verde’s…

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Events

Black Atlantic Music Festival at Duke University

Angel Romero March 16, 2018 No Comments Afro-ColombianAurelio MartinezbachataBetsayda MachadoDiego El CigalaEmeline MichelFlamencoHaitian musicJoan SorianosalsaTrio Da Kaliworld music

Duke Performances will present a Black Atlantic, a captivating six-day world music festival, celebrating the music of Africa and the African diaspora. The festival takes…

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Music for St. Patrick’s Day 2018

TJ Nelson March 15, 2018 No Comments Aine MinogueAlan SimonAltanCeltic musicCeltic ThunderCeltic WomanIrish folk musicJohn DuhanJohn McSherryMaeve MackinnonMary Ann KennedyPlantecThe GloamingThe String SistersTheresa Kavanagh

St. Patrick’s Day. How exactly did the Catholic patron saint feast day of the the people of Ireland, a relatively small island in the North…

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Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita to Present “Transparent Water” in Carrboro

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2018 No Comments Latin jazzOmar SosaSeckou Keitaworld fusionworld music

Cuban pianist Omar Sosa, one of the leading jazz pianists and Senegalese kora maestro Seckou Keita, along with Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles, are set to…

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Artist Profiles: Vitor Da Trindade

Angel Romero March 14, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicpercussionVitor Da Trindade

Vitor Da Trindade is a percussionist, singer and guitarist, teacher of Brazilian dances. He played with the bands Bazar dos Baratos, Réquiem Napalm and Flor…

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PunjabTronix to Showcase at SXSW Music Festival

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2018 No Comments PunjabTronixworld fusionworld music

PunjabTronix is set to perform at 2018 SXSW Music Festival. The group recently toured the East Coast of the USA this March. PunjabTronix is a…

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