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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…

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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…

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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).…

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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

Ramon Ayala Headlines Concert Lineup at the Festival de la Cosecha in Baytown, Texas

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2006

(PRNewswire) – Festival de la Cosecha promoters today announced the musical lineup of its mammoth entertainment event coming to Baytown, Texas at the Baytown Fairgrounds,…

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Film Reviews

Mandela, a Mesmerizing Boxed Set

Angel Romero July 15, 2006

Palm World Voices – Mandela (Palm Pictures, 2006) Mandela is the latest installment of the must have Palm Pictures series Palm World Voices. The beautifully…

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Events

WOMAD Singapore in the Heartlands, Beyond The Festival Gates

World Music Central News Room July 15, 2006

Singapore – Together with the North East Community Development Council, the festival presents another night of WOMADNESS with WOMAD in the Heartlands. This year will…

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Obituaries

Composer Emil Cossetto Dies in Zagreb

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2006

Croatia – One of Croatia’s best loved composers and directors, Emil Cossetto, passed away in Zagreb. He was born in Trieste in 1918, grew up…

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Obituaries

Bulgarian Music Scholar and Choreographer Kiril Djenev Dies at 84

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2006

Professor Kiril Djenev, a distinguished choreographer and founder of Trakia Music & Dance Ensemble died July 2, 2006 at the age of 84. He was…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Living Legend Boxed Set Celebrates Mexican Ranchera King Vicente Fernández

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2006

New York, USA – With nearly 100 releases to his credit, Vicente Fernández’s work has never been targeted to a bilingual audience. Until now. A…

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Concert reviews

Fascinating Concert by Dr. Vasanthy K. Rao

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2006

Author: Ms. Lakshmi The Indian classical music is an enchanting world, more so the Carnatic Classical music system. One continues to marvel with awe if…

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Events

World Music legend Abida Parveen to headline North East of England Muslim Arts Festival 2006

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2006

England – The stage is set for one of the international music events of the summer, as the legendary singing sensation of World Music –…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition “Early Bird Deadline” Quickly Approaching

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2006

(PRWEB) – One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, International Songwriting Competition (ISC) offers entrants a chance to share in $150,000 in cash…

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New CDs and digital releases

Fania Records Releases a Series of Limited Edition Remastered Boogalu Era Releases

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2006

  Fania Records announced the release of five rare recordings from the 1960s – 70s “boogalu” era that feature the funky back beat of Joe…

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