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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: Cornel Pewewardy

Angel Romero May 24, 2017 No Comments American Indian musicCornel PewewardyNative American musicUnited States of America

Cornel Pewewardy (flute and vocals) is the lead singer of the Alliance West Singers. Dr. Pewewardy was born in Lawton Oklahoma of Comanche and Kiowa…

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Artist Profiles: Connie Dover

Angel Romero May 24, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicConnie DoverIrish folk musicUnited States of America

Connie Dover is an acclaimed singer specialized in the traditional music of Great Britain and Ireland. Her remarkable voice and inspired arrangements have earned her…

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Events

South Africa’s Afrika Mamas to perform live at New Orleans Essence Festival 2017

Angel Romero May 24, 2017 No Comments Afrika MamasSouth AfricaSouth African music

The 7-piece all-female a capella group Afrika Mamas from South Africa will appear live at New Orleans Essence Festival 2017 (June 29-July 2) together with…

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Artist Profiles: Cindy Cashdollar

Angel Romero May 24, 2017 No Comments BluegrassbluesCindy Cashdollarcountry musicsteel guitarwestern swing

  American slide guitarist Cindy Cashdollar was born May 25, 1956. She specializes in steel guitar and dobro. Cindy Cashdollar grew up in Woodstock, New…

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Artist Profiles: Christine Balfa

Angel Romero May 24, 2017 No Comments Balfa ToujoursCajun musicChristine BalfaLouisiana musicUnited States of America

Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Christine Balfa is the daughter of the legendary Cajun fiddler Dewey Balfa. She is also the leader of Balfa Toujours. She…

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Awards

Mauritanian Artist Daby Toure Winner of World Music Category in the International Songwriting Competition

Angel Romero May 24, 2017 No Comments Daby ToureMauritaniaMauritanian music

Paris-based Mauritanian musician and songwriter Daby Toure is the winner of the International Songwriting Competition in the World [music] category. Dino Miranda from Maputo in…

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Events

¡Globalquerque! 2017 Announces First Acts

Angel Romero May 24, 2017 No Comments ¡Globalquerque!world music

World music festival ¡Globalquerque! has announced the first set of acts set to perform this year. The festival is scheduled for September 22 & 23,…

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Reggae Star Max Romeo to Appear in Africa Oyé’s 25th Anniversary Festival

Angel Romero May 23, 2017 No Comments Africa OyeMax RomeoReggae

Music festival Africa Oyé has announced that roots reggae legend Max Romeo will be performing at its 25th Anniversary festival. Africa Oyé 2017 takes place…

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Artist Profiles: Chris Thile

Angel Romero May 23, 2017 No Comments BluegrassChris ThilemandolinUnited States of Americawestern classical music

  Chris Thile was born in Santa Mónica (California) on February 2, 1981. He’s a renowned mandolin virtuoso who has performed since a very young…

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Events

Flamenco Award-Winners Gala in Seville

Angel Romero May 22, 2017 No Comments Alba HerediaAlfonso ArocaAntonia ContrerasFlamencoflamenco piano

  The Flamenco Viene Del Sur 2017 will present winners of the influential Festival de las Minas de la Unión flamenco contest. The artists are…

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