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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),…

    Tyler Bennet April 7, 2026 No Comments
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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 2 Comments
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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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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.
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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

Aurelio Martínez to Perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2014 No Comments

  Garifuna innovator Aurelio Martínez is set to perform on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. This concert…

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Conferences

Oslo World Music Festival to Present Soundtrack of a Nation Seminar

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2014 No Comments

Oslo World Music Festival 2014 will present a seminar titled Soundtrack of a Nation on October 29 at the Nobel Peace Center. Admission is free.…

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Conferences

WOMEX 2014 Celebrated 20th Anniversary in Santiago de Compostela

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2014 No Comments

  The largest annual world music expo, WOMEX, ended yesterday in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.  The event featured five days of showcases, trade fair and…

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The 12th Edition of Sauti za Busara Scheduled for February 2015

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2014 1 Comment

The 2015 edition of the renowned African music festival Sauti za Busara will take place in Stone Town, Zanzibar during February 12 – 15, 2015.…

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Ami Koita to Perform at the London International Festival of Exploratory Music 2014

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2014 No Comments

Malian vocalist Ami Koita is set to perform on Thursday, October 30, 2014, 19:30 (7:30pm) at Kings Place in London. Koita was born into a…

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Modern-Day Flamenco Star Diego El Cigala Announces Major North American Tour

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2014 No Comments

Diego El Cigala, one of the leading modern flamenco vocalists from Spain will be touring the United States and Canada during the next weeks. The…

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Album reviews

Best of Youssou N’Dour

Madanmohan Rao October 25, 2014 No Comments

Youssou N’Dour Best of Youssou N’Dour (Columbia, 2011) Some of the most dynamic sounds to recently come out of Africa have been produced by Senegal-born…

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Events

Australasian Worldwide Music Expo 2014 to Present a vibrant mix of Australian and international acts

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2014 No Comments

The Australasian Worldwide Music Expo 2014(AWME)will take place in Melbourne this  November 13-16th. The event will present a mix of Australian and international acts including…

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Gaio de Lima to Perform at the London International Festival of Exploratory Music 2014

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2014 No Comments

Gaio de Lima artist Gaio de Lima is set to perform on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 19:30 (7:30pm) at Kings Place. Gaio de Lima is…

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New CDs and digital releases

Blues, Blues, Hoodoo, Halloween – Scary Blues & Jazz 1925-1961

Angel Romero October 24, 2014 No Comments

Just in time for Halloween, the Document label is releasing Blues, Blues, Hoodoo, Halloween – Scary Blues & Jazz 1925-1961 by various artists. The CD…

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