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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.
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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.
    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

Events

Dorjee Tsering to Perform at 13th Annual Asian Music Series

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2015 No Comments

  Dorjee Tsering is set to perform on Saturday, May 2 at Small World Music’s 13th Annual Asian Music Series in Toronto. Expatriate Tibetan Dorjee…

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20 Quotes from the XChange Music Conference and Festival in India

Madanmohan Rao April 29, 2015 No Comments

  The third annual Indie XChange conference and showcase of music and films, held every year in Chennai, offers lots of food for thought for…

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Album reviews

Ascent to Rhythm Heaven

Madanmohan Rao April 28, 2015 No Comments

Harem War of the Drums (Times Music) Percussion fans will ascend to rhythm heaven with this magnificent compilation of drum-dominate dance tracks. Layer upon layer…

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Events

Hassan Hakmoun to Perform at Trance Festival in New York

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2015 No Comments

Celebrated Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun is set to perform on Saturday, May 2, 2015 A World In Trance Festival in New York City. Marrakech-born, Hassan…

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Portuguese Vocalist Mara to Perform at EXIB

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2015 No Comments

  Portuguese singer Mara is set to showcase at EXIB (Latin American Music Expo) on May 7, 2015 at Auditorio Azkuna Zentroa in Alhóndiga Bilbao…

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Rosalia Mowgli to present Subversions of Traditional Music: “Portraits of Spain” at EXIB

Angel Romero April 26, 2015 No Comments

  Guitarist Rosalia Mowgli is set to perform on Thursday, May 7th, 2015 at 16:00 in Azkuna Zentroa at EXIB’s (Latin American Music Expo) Professional…

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Awards

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2015 Announces Winners

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2015 No Comments

  The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2015 were announced on Wednesday, April 22 at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. The 16th annual gala…

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Album reviews

Deep House Sitar Mindful Escape

TJ Nelson April 24, 2015 No Comments

Ronobir Hypnosis – Deep House Sitar (Valley Entertainment, 2015) Every once in a while it’s necessary to slip mindlessly into music, to not have to…

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Events

Lila Downs to Present ‘Balas y Chocolate’ in Durham

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2015 1 Comment

Duke Performances will present iconic Mexican-American vocalist Lila Downs on Saturday, May 2 at 20:00 (8:00 pm) at the Carolina Theatre of Durham, North Carolina.…

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Lin Cortés and Las Negris to Present Gipsy Revolution at Festimad

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2015 No Comments

Lin Cortés and Las Negris are set to perform on Friday April 24, 2015 at 22:00h (10:00 pm) at Sala Paddock, Paseo de Recoletos 14…

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