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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…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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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.
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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

New CDs and digital releases

Den Store Stuten Uncovers the Folk Music of Åseral

Angel Romero May 22, 2017 No Comments Kari Røyinlid-SongMari OrmbergNorwayNorwegian music

Mari Ormberg and singer Kari Røyinlid-Song – Den Store Stuten Fiddler Mari Ormberg and singer Kari Røyinlid have released an album of folk tunes from…

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Events

Earth Festival and Roots Music in Northern Castile

Angel Romero May 22, 2017 No Comments Festival De La TierraSpainTabanera del CerratoVillahán

The ancient towns of Tabanera del Cerrato and Villahán in the Spanish province of Palencia in northern Spain will host an “earth festival” called Festival…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Chris Stout

Angel Romero May 21, 2017 No Comments Chris StoutfiddleScotlandScottish music

Shetland fiddler Chris Stout is one of the finest fiddlers of his generation in the UK. Stout was best known as a frontline member of…

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Album reviews

Passionate Songs and Infectious Afro-Cuban and Senegalese Rhythms

Angel Romero May 21, 2017 No Comments AfrocubanOrchestra BaobabSenegalSenegalese music

Orchestra Baobab – Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng (Word Circuit WC092, 2017) It’s no surprise that ‘Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng’, the new album by Senegalese band…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Chiwoniso Maraire

Angel Romero May 20, 2017 No Comments Chiwoniso MaraireZimbabweZimbabwean music

  Chiwoniso Maraire spent most of her adolescence in both Zimbabwe and the United States. She was born and raised in Olympia Washington where her…

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Artist Profiles: Chirgilchin

Angel Romero May 20, 2017 No Comments ChirgilchinRussiathroat singingTuvan music

Chirgilchin are the 1998 champions of the Tuvan national throat singing competitions in Kyzyl the capital of Tuva. Chirgilchin means either mirage or miracle in…

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Artist Profiles: Chicago Afrobeat Project

Angel Romero May 20, 2017 No Comments AfrobeatChicago Afrobeat ProjectUnited States of America

Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) is a dynamic musical collective rooted in 1970s funk and jazz-infused afrobeat. CAbP mixes traditional afrobeat with other dance-invoking musical motifs…

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Artist Profiles: Chet Atkins

Angel Romero May 20, 2017 No Comments Chet Atkinscountry musicguitarUnited States of America

Chet Atkins grew up in the Great Smoky Mountains. He was a disciple of the legendary guitarist Merle Travis (Chet named his daughter Merle). Together…

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Artist Profiles: Cherish the Ladies

Angel Romero May 20, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicCherish the LadiesIrish folk musicUnited States of America

Cherish the Ladies is an Irish traditional music sensation, one of the most successful and sought-after Irish-American groups in Celtic music history. The group was…

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Artist Profiles: Cheo Hurtado

Angel Romero May 20, 2017 No Comments Cheo HurtadoVenezuelaVenezuelan cuatroVenezuelan music

Asdrúbal José Hurtado, better known as Cheo Hurtado is an acclaimed musician, who received many awards and plays the four-string cuatro, in addition to several…

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