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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.
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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

General News

Singer-songwriter Raimon Receives Lifetime Career Tribute

World Music Central News Room May 27, 2017 No Comments Catalan musicRaimon

Award-winning Singer-songwriter and poet Raimon received a tribute on May 12, 2017 at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona. Raimon was born in…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Crooked Still

Angel Romero May 27, 2017 No Comments BluegrassCrooked StillUnited States of America

Crooked Still is an alternative bluegrass band that combined banjo, cello and double bass. In the spring of 2001, vocalist Aoife O’Donovan and bassist Corey…

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Artist Profiles: Crasdant

Angel Romero May 26, 2017 No Comments CrasdantRobin Huw BowenWalesWelsh music

Crasdant is a group formed by some of Wales’ top performers. Led by harp player Robin Huw Bowen, Crasdant explores Welsh music and folk dancing.…

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Artist Profiles: Courtney Granger

Angel Romero May 26, 2017 1 Comment Balfa ToujoursCajun musiccountry musicCourtney GrangerfiddleLouisiana musicThe Pine Leaf BoysUnited States of America

Courtney Granger is a virtuoso fiddler, guitarist and outstanding singer. He was born in Eunice, Louisiana. Granger is Christine Balfa’s cousin and was the youngest…

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Events

World Music Sunset Concerts 2017 at The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles

Angel Romero May 26, 2017 No Comments Los AngelesSunset ConcertsThe Skirball Cultural Centerworld music

The Skirball Cultural Center has announced the 21st season of its yearly free summer performances, Sunset Concerts. Coinciding with the Skirball’s latest exposition, Paul Simon:…

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New CDs and digital releases

Songhoy Blues to Release ‘Résistance’ in June 2017

Angel Romero May 26, 2017 No Comments MaliMalian musicSonghoy Blues

Malian band Songhoy Blues is set to release its to release its second album ‘Résistance’ (Transgressive Records) in June. The recording features guest appearances from…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Cosmas Magaya

Angel Romero May 25, 2017 1 Comment Cosmas MagayambiraZimbabweZimbabwean music

Cosmas Magaya was born in 1953 in Mhondoro-Ngezi, Zimbabwe. He played the mbira since he was a child and was an acclaimed performer and teacher.…

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Artist Profiles: Corrina Hewat

Angel Romero May 25, 2017 No Comments BachueCeltic musicCorrina HewatharpScotlandScottish musicShineThe Unusual Suspects

  Singer, harp player, composer and arranger Corrina Hewat was born in Edinburgh on December 21st, 1970. Over the past years Corrina has attracted attention…

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Events

Flamenco Star Miguel Poveda to Perform at Los Conciertos de la Muralla de Alcalá de Henares 2017

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2017 No Comments FlamencoMiguel PovedaSpain

Flamenco icon Miguel Poveda is one of the acts set to perform at Los Conciertos de la Muralla de Alcalá de Henares 2017. The concert…

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Sabrina Malheiros To Release Album in Summer of 2017

Angel Romero May 25, 2017 No Comments bossa novaBrazilBrazilian musicSabrina Malheiros

Brazilian vocalist Sabrina Malheiros has announced the release of a new album. The recording will come out this summer and will feature her father Alex…

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