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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    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

Events

Diverse Programming at Suma Flamenca 2014

World Music Central News Room May 3, 2014 No Comments

The Suma Flamenca 2014 (Flamenco summit) festival will open on Wednesday, June 4th with world premiere El Jardín del Temblor (The Garden of Tremor), a…

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New CDs and digital releases

‘Talk To Strangers’ Debut Album by English Folk Singer Fiona Bevan

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2014 No Comments

‘Talk To Strangers‘ (Navigator Records) is the title of the debut solo album from Suffolk-born singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan that is generating a lot of excitement.…

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Obituaries

Cuban Icon Juan Formell, Founder of Los Van Van Dies in Havana

Angel Romero May 1, 2014 No Comments

Groundbreaking Cuban musician, bassist, composer, and arranger Juan Formell, best known as the director of Los Van Van, died today, May 1st, 2014 in Havana,…

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Events

Colombian Salsa legends Grupo Niche to Perform in London Tomorrow

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2014 No Comments

Grupo Niche, Colombia’s favorite salsa orchestra is set to perform tomorrow at Electric Brixton this Friday, May 2. Grupo Niche has conquered the world for…

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Music videos

Caetano Veloso Releases video in Support of Rainforest Alliance

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2014 No Comments

Iconic Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso was inspired to protect the rainforest of his native Brazil from further destruction. He came together with Lenine, Criolo, Emicida…

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Events

SGAE Foundation to Present World Music Series in Madrid

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2014 No Comments

The SGAE Foundation has organized a world music concert series titled Archipiélagos sonoros (sound archipelagos) that will take place May 2-4, 2014 May at Madrid’s…

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Events

Istanbulive VI at The Global Beat Festival in New York

Angel Romero April 29, 2014 No Comments

Istanbulive returns to New York City on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. The showcase presents the best of Turkish music this side of the Bosporus. Istanbulive…

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Articles

Temple Bar Tradfest 2014

Albert Reguant April 28, 2014 No Comments

A new edition of Temple Bar TradFest was held in Dublin (Ireland) from 22 to 26 January, 2014. Temple Bar TradFest is one of the…

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Events

Taj Mahal to perform Special Solo Concert May 26 in New York

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2014 No Comments

American blues and world music artist Taj Mahal is scheduled to perform at city winery in New York City on May 26, 2014 Taj Mahal…

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Album reviews

The Fascinating Sound of Afro-Latin Roots Reggae

Angel Romero April 27, 2014 No Comments

Rebel Tumbao Rebel Tumbao (2013) The musicians behind Rebel Tumbao (Rebel “Groove”) have taken two of the most exciting musical styles from the Caribbean and…

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