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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.
    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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Capullo De Jerez

Angel Romero January 16, 2017 No Comments Capullo De JerezFlamencoSpain

Capullo De Jerez is Miguel Flores Quiros’ artistic name. He was born April 6, 1954 in Jerez de la Frontera, in the calle de Cantareria,…

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Artist profiles: Calypso Rose

Angel Romero January 16, 2017 No Comments calypsoCalypso RoseTrinidad and Tobago

Calypso Rose, a living legend in the calypso world, has brought her vibrant and irresistible music from her native Tobago to audiences on every continent,…

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Artist Profiles: Buddy Guy

Angel Romero January 16, 2017 1 Comment bluesBuddy GuyChicago bluesguitar

Buddy Guy is an internationally acclaimed blues guitarist, singer, and showman. He’s one of the finest examples of Chicago-style electric blues. Throughout his extensive musical…

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Album reviews

Latin Changeups

Tom Orr January 16, 2017 No Comments Damian DraghiciDiego El CigalaFlamencoGonzalo RubalcabaOmara Portuondosalsa

I’ve long contended that Latin music (something of a loaded term) was the first world music (ditto) to catch on in a big way. Even…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Chano Domínguez

Angel Romero January 15, 2017 No Comments CaiChano Domínguezflamenco jazzJazzpianoprogressive rock

  Sebastián Dominguez Lozano, better known as Chano Domínguez, was born in Cadiz on March 29, 1960. His father was a flamenco enthusiast and young…

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Events

Flamenco 2017 Nimes

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2017 No Comments DorantesFlamencoMiguel Angel CortesNimesPerico SantiagoThéâtre Bernadette LafontVicente Amigo

Nimes, a city in southern France, is celebrating flamenco with an impressive program featuring some of Spain’s finest performers. Flamenco 2017 Nimes Program January 12…

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The Infamous Stringdusters Release Laws of Gravity

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2017 No Comments BluegrassThe Infamous Stringdusters

Bluegrass masters The Infamous Stringdusters have released their new album Laws of Gravity (Compass Records) this week, featuring new original music. The Infamous Stringdusters includes…

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Pianist Dorantes to Perform at Nimes Flamenco Festival 2017

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2017 No Comments DorantesFlamencoflamenco jazzpiano

Acclaimed flamenco pianist and composer Dorantes is set to perform on January 16th, 2017 at Nimes Flamenco Festival 2017 in France. Ther lineup will include…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Chango Spasiuk

Angel Romero January 13, 2017 No Comments ArgentinaArgentine musicchamameChango Spasiuk

Horacio “Chango” Spasiuk plays chamame, a music style born in an area composed by Northeast of Argentina and south of Brazil. Chango Spasiuk was born…

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Artist Profiles: Cephas & Wiggins

Angel Romero January 13, 2017 No Comments bluesCephas and WigginsJohn CephasPhil WigginsPiedmont blues

John Cephas & Phil Wiggins played country blues, keeping the Piedmont tradition alive. The duo celebrated the gentle, melodic blues style of the Southeastern United…

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