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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.
    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

Book Reviews

The Significance of Oliver Mtukudzi’s Music Detailed in Living Tuku Music in Zimbabwe

Angel Romero December 15, 2017 No Comments Oliver MtukudziZimbabwean music

  Oliver Mtukudzi, Living Tuku Music in Zimbabwe (Indiana University Press, 2016), a 304-page book by Jennifer W. Kyker, provides fascinating details about one of…

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Events

Engaging Fusion of Jazz and Flamenco with Josemi Carmona at Barceló Torre de Madrid

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2017 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarflamenco jazzJosemi Carmona

Acclaimed flamenco guitar innovator Josemi Carmona is set to perform this evening, Friday, December 15, 2017 at Garra Bar in Barceló Torre de Madrid, a…

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Flamencos and mestizos on December 15 with ‘El Perrete’ and La Serrata’

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2017 No Comments El PerreteFlamencoFlamencos y mestizosFrancisco EscuderoLa SerrataNatalia del Mar

  On December 15th, the Sala Berlanga in Madrid will host a performance of flamenco youth and roots as part of the Flamencos y Mestizos…

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Granddaughter’s Notes

Daryana Antipova December 15, 2017 No Comments Kapela MaliszówPolish musicZuzanna Malisz

  One of the WOMEX highlights in Poland this year was for sure the opening performance of Kapela Maliszów, a family band from Poland, including…

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Events

Flamencos and mestizos on December 14 with Eduardo Barbero and María José Franco

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2017 No Comments Eduardo BarberoFlamencoMaría José Franco

  The Flamencos y mestizos showcases open today, December 14th, at Sala Berlanga in Madrid with Eduardo Barbero and his idiosyncratic project that combines roots…

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Events

The SGAE Foundation to Present the December 2017 Edition of ‘Flamencos y mestizos’

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2017 No Comments Eduardo BarberoFlamencoFlamencos y mestizos

The SGAE Foundation has put together a new edition of the Flamencos y mestizos series. The showcases begin today and will run until December 17.…

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Album reviews

Rising Cajun Accordionist Kyle Huval

Angel Romero December 14, 2017 No Comments accordionCajun musicKyle Huval

Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers – Straight Allons (Valcour Records, 2017) Award-winning accordionist Kyle Huval presents a lively set of dance-oriented Cajun songs.…

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Music videos

Fatoumata Diawara Releases End Slavery Video

World Music Central News Room December 13, 2017 No Comments Fatoumata DiawaraMalian music

Malian music star Fatoumata Diawara has a new music video titled “Djonya” (slavery in Bambara). The video denounces the atrocities perpetrated against the migrants coming…

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Events

A Celebration of Tango in Chicago with Astor Piazzolla Documentary

World Music Central News Room December 12, 2017 No Comments Astor Piazzollatango

The Consulate General of Argentina in Chicago, the Consulate General of Uruguay in collaboration and the Instituto Cervantes have teamed up to present “Feeling Piazzolla”,…

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Artist Profiles

Artist profiles: Ysaye Barnwell

Angel Romero December 11, 2017 No Comments bluesgospelJazzSweet Honey in the Rock

Ysaye Barnwell joined Sweet Honey In The Rock in 1979 and along with Bernice Johnson Reagon became one of the group’s main spokeswomen. Barnwell holds…

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