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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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  • 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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  • Album reviews

    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: Mar del Plata Tango Orchestra

Angel Romero February 11, 2018 No Comments ArgentinaMar del Plata Tango Orchestratango

Mar Del Plata Tango Orchestra was created in 1997 by the Mar del Plata city council. Its first official performance held at Colón Theater on…

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Artist profiles: Julio Davila

Angel Romero February 11, 2018 No Comments ArgentinaJulio Davilatango

Maestro Julio Davila was born in 1943 Buenos Aires. At the age of six he began his piano studies Santa Cecilia´s Conservatory. continued with professor…

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Artist Profiles: Javier Casalla

Angel Romero February 11, 2018 No Comments ArgentinaJavier Casallatango

Javier Casalla is an Argentine violinist who lends his talent to both rock and tango. He has toured extensively throughout Europe and visited Japan on…

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Artist Profiles: Hora Cero

Angel Romero February 11, 2018 No Comments ArgentinaHora Cerotango

Taking the name from one of Astor Piazzolla’s finest recordings, Hora Cero was a group of talented Argentine musicians who performed Astor Piazzolla’s new tango…

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Artist Profiles: Didi Gutman

Angel Romero February 11, 2018 No Comments ArgentinaDidi Gutmantango

Argentine composer Didi Gutman performed as a musician with artists such as Roy Ayers, Luis Alberto Spinetta, David Lebon, and produced the albums for Azul…

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APAP 2018 Overview. Challenges, Activists, and The Good in the World’s Performing Arts

Evangeline Kim February 11, 2018 No Comments APAPglobalFEST

Noteworthy: APAP has changed the organization’s name to the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, while retaining the familiar acronym.  From 1988 until this most recent…

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Events

Welcome to a Grand Vocal Concert by Shubashree Ramachandran

Dr. Saroja Raman February 11, 2018 No Comments Carnatic musicIndian classical musicShubashree Ramachandran

  Just because December is done and the ensuing months have come doesn’t mean Music Academy is on hibernation till the next December to come.…

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Album reviews

Classics by Rising Tango Star

Angel Romero February 10, 2018 No Comments Mariel Martíneztango

Mariel Martínez – Templanza (Mapa Records, 2017) Templanza is the latest album by young tango vocalist Mariel Martínez. She is one of the finest performers…

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General News

Traditions Radio Show Host Earns Folk DJ Hall of Fame Spot

TJ Nelson February 10, 2018 No Comments Mary Cliff

Mary Cliff has been named as one of Folk Alliance International’s newest Folk DJ Hall of Fame inductees for 2018. Honoring broadcasters who have demonstrated…

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The Thistle & Shamrock’s Fiona Ritchie Earns a Folk DJ Hall of Fame Spot

TJ Nelson February 10, 2018 No Comments Fiona RitchieThe Thistle & Shamrock

Folk Alliance International’s Folk DJ Hall of Fame honors those radio disc jockeys around the globe who preserve, promote and present folk music. One of…

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