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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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  • 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.
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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

Fado Star António Zambujo to Perform at Zankel Hall February 8, 2014

World Music Central News Room December 27, 2013 No Comments

One of the great voices in the current fado scene António Zambujo is set to perform on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. at…

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New CDs and digital releases

Omar Sosa to Release Solo Piano Album Titled Senses

World Music Central News Room December 26, 2013 No Comments

Cuban jazz pianist Omar Sosa has a new solo piano album titled Senses. It was created at EMPAC, the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center…

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Obituaries

Jazz and World Music Visionary Yusef Lateef Dies At 93

Angel Romero December 25, 2013 1 Comment

Grammy Award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, author, educator and philosopher Dr. Yusef Lateef passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013, at his home in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. Yusef…

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General News

La Aurora de Morente’ at the Heart of Mas Morente Tribute

World Music Central News Room December 25, 2013 No Comments

In addition to concerts, the Mas Morente tribute to the late Flamenco singer Enrique Morente will include other disciplines such as the fine arts. ‘La…

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2nd Borneo World Music Expo Seeking Showcase Proposals

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2013 No Comments

Sarawak Tourism Board has announced its 2nd Borneo World Music Expo. The international exhibit and showcase will be held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia – Borneo…

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Obituaries

Vallenato Star Diomedes Díaz Dies at 56

Angel Romero December 23, 2013 No Comments

Diomedes Díaz, vallenato’s leading performer and one of the top selling vallenato artists in Colombia died December 22, 2013 at his home in Valledupar. He…

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Album reviews

Another Gem from Intercontinental Salsa Supergroup

Angel Romero December 23, 2013 No Comments Africandosalsaworld music

Africando – ¡Viva Africando! (Sterns STCD1120, 2013) If you enjoyed Africando’s previous albums, you are in for treat. The great African and African diaspora vocalists…

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Album reviews

The Lighter Side of Badi Assad

Angel Romero December 23, 2013 No Comments

Badi Assad Between Love and Luck (Quatro Ventos, 2013) Even though she’s a world class guitarist, Brazilian composer and songwriter Badi Asad has chosen to…

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Album reviews

An Extraordinary Array of Traditional and New Percussive Sounds

Angel Romero December 22, 2013 No Comments

Steve Shehan Hang With You (Naïve, 2013) American world traveler and multi-instrumentalist Steve Shehan explores new resonances in his latest album, Hang With You. As…

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Events

World Music Conference Babel Med Music Announces 2014 Showcases

World Music Central News Room December 21, 2013 No Comments

World music expo Babel Med Music in Marseilles will celebrate its 10th year in 2014. The influential regional showcase has announcers the names of some…

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