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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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  • 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

More Artists Added to California WorldFest 2005

admin April 30, 2005

Grass Valley, California – World music festival California WorldFest 2005, which is hel July 14-17, 2005, announced the addition of Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati…

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World Music Fundraiser for the Nelson Mandela Foundation

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2005 Spain

Madrid, Spain – Last night, the first part of a three-day festival, was held in Madrid (Spain) to raise funds to fight AIDS in Africa.…

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Tour Announcements

Nitta Oyako, Father & Son Tsugaru Shamisen Duo, Tours the US

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2005

New York City , USA – Nitta Oyako will be performing at Joe’s Pub in Public Theater in New York City on May 3, 2005.…

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Album reviews

A Kurdish Star

Angel Romero April 29, 2005

Sivan Perwer Min Bêriya Te Kiriye (Daquí 332022, 2003) Very few recordings of Kurdish music are widely available outside the Middle East. This is one…

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Concert reviews

Soweto Gospel Choir on Stage

slb2 April 28, 2005

By Susan Budig [this article first appeared in Mshale newspaper] Silhouetted on stage against a slate gray backdrop, Sipokazi Luzipo’ clear alto voice calls out…

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Africa End to End

Tom Orr April 28, 2005

Moh Alileche – North Africa’s Destiny? (Flag of Freedom Productions/City Hall Records FFP 004, 2004) Various Artists – Ancient Civilizations of Southern Africa (ARC Music…

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Album reviews

Tibetan Narrative Music

Angel Romero April 28, 2005 Tibetan music

Victor Chorobik is a multi-instrumentalist who creates evocative electronic atmospheres combined with acoustic instruments. The synthesizers are mixed with flutes, duduk, saxophones, clarinet, violin, viola…

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Aira da Pedra - Arantigua
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Celtic Sounds from el Bierzo

Angel Romero April 27, 2005 1 Comment Aira da PedraCeltic musicSpanish musicworld music

Aira da Pedra – Arantigua (Armando Records ARD-057, 2004) The region of El Bierzo is lesser known than Galicia or Asturias, two Celtic regions in…

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Events

InFuse, the Best in Canadian Indian-Jazz Fusion

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2005

Toronto, Canada – In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, Small World presents four exciting evenings showcasing the best in Canadian Indian-Jazz Fusion and Dub…

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Album reviews

Mission Takes You on a Reggae Ride Through Time

admin April 27, 2005

Ever-G Mission part III (2005) Mission part III is the third album from Ever-G. The album takes you on a ride through time, with all…

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