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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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  • 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 1 Comment
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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

Album reviews

Klezmer Rooted and Reinvented

Tom Orr September 19, 2011 No Comments

The Klezmatics – Live at Town Hall (Klezmatics Disc KD2010, 2011) Roger Davidson – On the Road of Life (Soundbrush Records SR1020, 2011) Could New…

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Events

Guitarist Diego del Morao to Perform at 6th Annual Bay Area Festival Flamenco

World Music Central News Room September 19, 2011 No Comments

Guitarist Diego del Morao will perform a tribute concert to his father, Moraíto on Saturday October 22 at 8:00pm, at Brava Theater, San Francisco. Born…

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Nordic Club Showcase Returns to WOMEX 2011

World Music Central News Room September 18, 2011 No Comments

The popular Nordic Club Stage returns to WOMEX in 2011, offering delegates a final opportunity to discover the music of the Scandinavian region in broad…

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Album reviews

Spanish Fiesta in Havana

Angel Romero September 18, 2011 No Comments

Various Artists La Habana era una fiesta (Vampisoul) This double CD set unearths a collection of recordings from Cuban radio’s vaults, ranging from the 1940s…

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Tour Announcements

Cuban Sensation Creole Choir Announce Major Tour of the United States

World Music Central News Room September 18, 2011 No Comments

The Creole Choir of Cuba (known as Desandann in Cuba) embark this month on their first major U.S. tour, with 30 performances in 21 cities.…

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Album reviews

An Enlightening Nigerian Threesome

Tom Orr September 17, 2011 No Comments

MonoMono – Give the Beggar a Chance (Soundway/Tummy Touch TUCH2027CD, 2011) MonoMono – The Dawn of Awareness (Soundway/Tummy Touch TUCH2026CD, 2011) Joni Haastrup – Wake…

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Events

Goran Bregovic & His Wedding & Funeral Orchestra to Perform at Duke University on October 16

World Music Central News Room September 17, 2011 No Comments

Goran Bregovic & His Wedding & Funeral Orchestra are set to perform at Duke University’s Page Auditorium in Durham, North carolina on Sunday, October 16,…

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Tour Announcements

British Reggae Pioneers Misty In Roots to Launch 2011 UK Tour

World Music Central News Room September 17, 2011 No Comments

The legendary reggae band Misty in Roots has announced a 10 date UK tour featuring the pioneers of UK Reggae Music. With a career spanning…

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Album reviews

Kiran Ahluwalia Unearths a Magical Mix

TJ Nelson September 16, 2011 No Comments

Kiran Ahluwalia Aam Zameen: Common Ground (Avokado Artists Recordings/Ais, 2011) The Indian Canadian artist Kiran Ahluwalia is a female powerhouse on the world music scene…

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Events

Chris Thile to Perform at Carolina Theatre of Durham on November 13

World Music Central News Room September 16, 2011 No Comments Chris Thile

Mandolinist Chris Thile is set to perform at Carolina Theatre of Durham in North Carolina on Sunday, November 13th, 2011, at 8:00 pm. Mandolinist Chris…

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