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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 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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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

Serbia’s Brass Masters Boban & Marko Markovic Orkestra to Perform at Small World Music Festival in Toronto

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2014 No Comments

The kings of Serbian brass band music, Boban & Marko Markovic Orkestra are set to perform on Friday September 26, 2014 at the 13th Annual…

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Events

Malian Night with Toumani & Sidiki Diabaté and Rokia Traoré at Royce Hall in Los Angeles

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2014 No Comments

Two of Mali’s most significant acts, Toumani & Sidiki Diabaté and Rokia Traoré, are set to perform on Friday September 28 at Royce Hall in…

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Stellar Percussive Work and Beautifully Crafted Brazilian Songs

Angel Romero September 5, 2014 No Comments

Sammy Figueroa and Glaucia Nasser Talisman (Savant Records, 2014) Two outstanding artists, Hispanic American Latin jazz percussionist Sammy Figueroa and Brazilian vocalist Glaucia Nasser, present…

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Interviews

The gypsy guitar genre factor: fact or fallacy?

Tony Hillier September 4, 2014 No Comments

  Hard on the heels of the perennial poser ‘can a white man sing the blues’ comes the query that questions whether non-gypsy guitarists can…

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Awards

Glitterbeat Records Wins WOMEX 2014 Label Award

Angel Romero September 3, 2014 No Comments

World Music Expo (WOMEX) disclosed today that German world music label Glitterbeat Records is the winner of the 2014 WOMEX 2014 Label Award. Over the…

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Mario Lúcio Sousa Wins WOMEX 2014 Professional Excellence Award

Angel Romero September 3, 2014 No Comments

  World Music Expo (WOMEX) revealed today that multifaceted Cape Verdean artist Mario Lúcio Sousa is the winner of the 2014 WOMEX 2014 Professional Excellence…

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Awards

Fado Icon Mariza Wins WOMEX 2014 Artist Award

Angel Romero September 3, 2014 No Comments

  World Music Expo (WOMEX) announced today that Portuguese fado vocalist Mariza is the winner of the WOMEX 2014 Artist Award. Since her first album…

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Events

Jordi Savall & Hesperion XXI to Perform at MIMO Festival 2014 in Olinda

World Music Central News Room September 3, 2014 No Comments

Jordi Savall & Hesperion XXI are scheduled to perform on September 5 at MIMO’s festival in Olinda at Igreja da Sé at 20:30 (8:30 pm).…

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Album reviews

Bebel Gilberto Sings About Each Little Moment

Angel Romero September 3, 2014 No Comments

Bebel Gilberto Tudo (Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks, 2014) Tudo is the first album by Brazilian singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto in five years. Even though she started her…

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Album reviews

Piciciwin, Cree Round Dances

Angel Romero September 2, 2014 No Comments

Piciciwin (Canyon Records CR-6514, 2014) is the latest collection of vibrant round dance songs by the well respected Cree Confederation. This group features singers and…

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