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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.
    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.
    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

Artist Profiles

Artist profiles: Hasu Patel

Angel Romero June 21, 2017 1 Comment Hasu PatelIndiaIndian classical musicsitarUnited States of America

Hasu Patel, a disciple of sitar legend Ustad Vilayat Khan Saheb is one of the few distinguished female artists performing today Classical Music on sitar,…

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Album reviews

Thrilling Oumou Sangaré with a Modern Twist

Angel Romero June 21, 2017 No Comments African musicMaliMalian musicOumou SangaréTony Allenworld music

Oumou Sangaré – Mogoya (No Format!, 2017) After nearly 10 years since she recorded her last album, the great world music star Oumou Sangaré has…

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Artist Profiles: Hanneke Cassel

Angel Romero June 20, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicfiddleHanneke CasselUnited States of America

Raised on the Oregon Coast, Hanneke Cassel began playing violin at eight years-old, but a local fiddle competition inspired her to take up traditional fiddling.…

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Events

Third Week of Suma Flamenca 2017

World Music Central News Room June 20, 2017 No Comments ArcángelCarlos de JacobaFlamencoMadridMaría MorenoPepe TorresRocío MárquezSuma FlamencaUltra High Flamenco

The final week of Madrid’s acclaimed flamenco festival Suma Flamenca will feature renowned acts along with, free concerts. The artists set to perform this week…

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One Beat Russia in Moscow This Weekend

Daryana Antipova June 20, 2017 No Comments Alexander ArkhincheevAlexander SerechenkoAndrey DolgovAquil CharltonAurora NealandDaryana AntipovaDiana BurkotEduardo ValenciaMarina VishnyakovaOneBeat RussiaRussia

OneBeat Russia will arrive to Moscow this weekend. The event brings together nine socially engaged musicians from Russia and the United States to compose, create…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Gwenan Gibbard

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicGwenan GibbardharpUnited KingdomWelsh music

Singer and harp player Gwenan Gibbard is a talent musician, part of the Welsh folk scene. Her debut album Y Gwenith Gwynnaf features freshly-wrought arrangements…

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Artist Profiles: Groupa

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments GroupaJonas SimonsonMats EdénNordic musicSwedenSwedish musicTerje Isungset

Groupa plays its own brand of modern Swedish folk music. Since 1980, the band has been in the vanguard of the Nordic roots music scene:…

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Artist Profiles: Grey Larsen

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicfluteGrey LarsenUnited States of America

Grey Larsen discovered Irish music in the early 1970’s and then embarked on a passionate and devoted journey that continues to this day. In the…

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Artist Profiles: Gordon Duncan

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments bagpipeGordon DuncanScotlandScottish music

Gordon Duncan began piping at the age of 8. Taught by his father, he was a prolific Junior Winner at various competitions and stopped competing…

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Artist Profiles: Goran Ivanovic Group

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments Balkan musicGoran Ivanovic GroupJazzUnited States of America

The members of the Goran Ivanovic Group group have a diverse and experienced background. Each musician brings a unique musical perspective to the band including…

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