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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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    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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  • 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.
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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.
    Music videos

    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments

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Showcases

UNFIT Music to Present APAP Showcase in collaboration with Mundial Montréal

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2022 No Comments Mundial Montrealworld music

On Thursday, January 12th 2023, record label and agency UNFIT and world music showcase Mundial Montréal will present a live showcase at the Association of…

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Babel Music XP, New World Music Expo in Marseilles

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2022 No Comments Babel Music XPworld fusionworld music

Babel Music XP is the name of a new world music showcase, trade fair and conference that will take place March 23 – 25, 2023,…

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Lucas Santtana - O Paraíso
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Lucas Santtana Celebrates Paradise on Earth

Angel Romero December 15, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicLucas Santtanaworld fusionworld music

Lucas Santtana – O Paraíso (NØ FØRMAT!, 2023) “O Paraíso” is the fascinating ninth solo album by Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana. The artist from Bahia…

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Oumou Sangaré Stars in New Movie “Hawa”

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Malian musicOumou Sangaréworld music

After a 2022 of intense touring with her new album “Timbuktu”, acclaimed Malian singer Oumou Sangaré ends the year with a splash by making her…

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Bossa Nova Noites - Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)
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Bossa Nova Noites Reveals Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Bossa Nova NoitesBrazilian musicworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Bossa Nova Noites has released ‘Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)‘ from the upcoming 2023 album “Robert Hébert: Bossa Nova Noites … Soul Brasileiros.” The…

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Flamenco Musical about Jesus of Nazareth at Teatro Pavón in Madrid

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Amor en la TierraFlamencoManuel Moraoworld music

Flamenco musical ‘Amor en la Tierra’ will be staged at Teatro Pavón in Madrid, Spain, on December 20, 2022. Developed in Jerez, one of the…

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New Releases

‘Mambo Rama’, the debut single by New Regency Orchestra

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Latin jazzmamboNew Regency Orchestraworld music

‘Mambo Rama‘ (Total Refreshment Records) is the debut single by London-based New Regency Orchestra, an ensemble inspired by New York’s dynamic collision of jazz and Latin…

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Kroke - The World of Christmas Carols
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The Delightful World of Christmas Carols by Kroke

Angel Romero December 14, 2022 No Comments Christmas musicKrokeworld fusionworld music

The World of Christmas Carols (2021) presents an exquisite set of cherished tunes masterfully and exquisitely performed by Poland’s Kroke, one of the finest ensembles…

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Bio Ritmo - Salsa System
New Releases

Bio Ritmo Unveils “Salsa System” EP on Vinyl

World Music Central News Room December 13, 2022 No Comments Bio Ritmosalsaworld music

Salsa band Bio Ritmo has released the EP “Salsa System” (Electric Cowbell) to celebrate their 30-year anniversary for the first time on vinyl. The recording came out…

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Tellef Kvifte - The Norwegian Bagpipe Vol II
New CDs and digital releases

Tellef Kvifte’s Fascinating Story About the Norwegian Bagpipe

Angel Romero December 12, 2022 No Comments bagpipeNorwegian bagpipeNorwegian musicTellef Kvifteworld music

Tellef Kvifte – The Norwegian Bagpipe Vol II (2022) Norwegian Tellef Kvifte has released Volume II of his Norwegian Bagpipe recordings. These pieces were recorded…

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