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    A Soundtrack Fit for a Sultan: Kamperman’s Prince Achmed Shines Beyond the Screen

    Steven Kamperman – Prince Achmed (Zennez Records ZR2025013, 2025) Dutch composer and multi-instrumentalist Steven Kamperman brings new life to Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed (1926),…

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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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    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 2 Comments
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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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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.
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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

Articles

Iberian and Transatlantic Sounds at EXIB 2015 Opening Ceremony

Angel Romero May 7, 2015 No Comments

  The opening ceremony of the Iberoamerican music expo (EXIB) took place last night, May 6th at the Azkuna Center Auditorium in Alhóndiga Bilbao. Alhóndiga…

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High-octane Ameranouche

TJ Nelson May 7, 2015 No Comments

Ameranouche Sun Shine Soul (Red Squirrel Records, 2015) The fiercely polished sound of the Boston-based trio Ameranouche’s May 1st release of Sun Shine Soul is…

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Les Moncada Remembering Francisco Aguabella

Les Moncada May 7, 2015 1 Comment

  Francisco Aguabella, born in Matanzas (Cuba) told me that Esteban “Cha Cha” Vega Bacallo was the first individual to place the small okonkolo batá…

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Events

Peruvian Singer Miryam Quiñones to Showcase at EXIB Music

World Music Central News Room May 6, 2015 No Comments

  Peruvian singer-songwriter Miryam Quiñones continues her musical tour of various cities in Spain this week with some performances in the Basque Country. Next dates…

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Global Beat Festival Returns to New York in May 2015

Angel Romero May 6, 2015 No Comments

The Global Beat Festival, a free three-day world music festival, will return to the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place in New York City from Thursday,…

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Flamenco Star Diego El Cigala to Perform at Stern Auditorium in New York in May

World Music Central News Room May 5, 2015 No Comments

Award-winning flamenco vocalist Diego el Cigala is set to perform on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Diego el Cigala is…

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Cecilia Zabala Showcase at EXIB Music 2015

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2015 No Comments

  Argentine guitarist, composer and vocalist Cecilia Zabala Argentina will showcase a sample of her repertoire on Friday, May 8th at 22:00 at Café La…

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Ancient Armenian Liturgical Chants from Aleppo

Angel Romero May 4, 2015 No Comments

Yeznig Zegchanian Forty Martyrs: Armenian Chants from Aleppo (Lost Origin Sound, 2015) The ancient city of Aleppo in Syria was one of the cultural centers…

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Events

Montreal to Host 23rd Traditional Music Summit

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2015 No Comments

The 23rd edition of the Grande Rencontre 2015, the annual traditional music gathering in Montreal, will take place May 7-10 at Maison de la Culture…

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Wu Man to Perform at Ojai Music Festival

Angel Romero May 4, 2015 No Comments

Chinese pipa master Wu Man is set to perform at the 2015 Ojai Music Festival on June 12-14 and at Ojai at Berkeley on June…

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