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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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    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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    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.
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    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.
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    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

New CDs and digital releases

Songs from the Source of the Nile

World Music Central News Room December 16, 2005

East Grinstead, UK – ARC Music has released Songs from the Source of the Nile by Ugandan singer Rachel Magoola. The album includes pop tracks…

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Sweet Norwegian Christmas Eve

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2005

Oslo, Norway – Vintermåne has released Søde Julenat (Sweet Christmas Eve) on Kirkelig Kulturverksted. It is a soft low-key jazz meets folk melodies to give…

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General News

Merlefest Announces 2006 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2005

Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – MerleFest 2006 organizers have announced that composer and recording artist Jim Lauderdale will again serve as Honorary Chairperson of the…

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The Brendan Voyage Boxed Set

World Music Central News Room December 13, 2005

Ireland – The Brendan Voyage Book & CD gift-set is a unique item in the Tara Records catalog. In addition to a copy of Shaun…

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Events

Arabesque Chicago

nourachicago December 12, 2005

Arabesque Chicago is a monthly showcase of Arabic music held in the intimate performance space of the Raven Theatre’s East Stage. The debut of Arabesque…

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Round Dance Songs of the Northern Plains

World Music Central News Room December 12, 2005

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Algin Scabby Robe (a member of the Blackfeet nation) makes his solo debut on Canyon with Along the Way – Round…

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Introducing Daby Balde

World Music Central News Room December 11, 2005 Daby BaldeSenegalese music

San Francisco (California), USA – The UK label Introducing, known for releasing recordings by new international talents, has a new title: Introducing Daby Balde (INTRO104CD).…

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Oslo Gospel Choir Collaborates with Mia Gundersen and Bjarte Hjelmelane on Christmas Recording

World Music Central News Room December 10, 2005

Oslo, Norway – Oslo Gospel Choir has made a specialty of regularly supplying Norway with a charming mix of well-loved and new Christmas songs that…

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New CDs and digital releases

Atom Godson sings Name Bye

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

[image1_left]After so many “struggles” to get a producer, Atom Godson, a new gospel music sensation can now heave a sign of relief. His first album…

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General News

Seven Xavier In Ghana

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

Up and coming music producer and artist Nii Ofoli Yartey, a.k.a Seven Xavier will be in Ghana between Dec 2,2005 to Jan 17,2006. Seven’s visit…

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