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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

Souad Massi - Sequana
Charts

Souad Massi Hits #1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2022

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2022 No Comments Algerian musicSouad Massiworld fusionworld music

Sequana by Franco-Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2022. Produced by British musician Justin…

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Souad Massi Tops the World Music Charts Europe in December 2022

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2022 No Comments Algerian musicSouad Massiworld fusionworld music

Sequana (Backingtrack Production / Wrasse Records), the new album by Franco-Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in…

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Msaki and Tubatsi Release Video from Upcoming Debut Album

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments MsakiSouth African musicTubatsiworld music

South African musicians Msaki (Asanda Lusaseni Mvana) and Tubatsi have teamed up to release a new collaborative project. Msaki is a double-winner at this year’s South African Music…

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Tour Announcements

Elephant Sessions Announce Biggest Ever Headline Show

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicworld fusionworld music

Acclaimed Scottish folktronica band Elephant Sessions has announced its biggest ever headline show. “It’s taking place at o2 academy in Glasgow on Saturday 16th December…

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Aukai Unveils Cinematic Charango Album Apricity

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments Aukaicharangoworld fusionworld music

Aukai, the project of German musician Marcus Sieber, is set to release a new album titled “Apricity.” In Apricity, an old English word to describe…

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Events

FlamencoEñeOFF at Sala Morocco

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2022 No Comments FlamencoFlamencoEñeOFFworld fusionworld music

FlamencoEñeOFF at Sala Morocco, a showcase for the most groundbreaking side of new flamenco, will take place at Sala Morocco in Madrid. Starting Thursday, December…

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New Releases

Finnish Act Vimma Fuse Folk Music and Progrock on New Single Antrasiitille

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2022 1 Comment Finnish musicprogressive folkprogressive rockVIMMAworld fusionworld music

Helsinki-based progressive folk band Vimma have released their new single, ‘Antrasiitille,’ their first since the band’s debut album in 2019. The song combines world music…

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Gualberto Garcia
Events

Salazar and Gualberto García to close MiraDas FlamenKas Series this Weekend

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2022 No Comments FlamencoGualbertoSalazarworld fusionworld music

The MiraDas FlamenKas festival will come to a close this week with two shows at the Centro Cultural Pilar Miró. On Friday, December 2, the…

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FlamencoEñe 2022 Showcase at Sala Berlanga

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2022 No Comments Dolores La AgujetaFlamencoFlamencoEñeglobal musicNiño Joseleworld music

The FlamencoEñe 2022 showcase will open on Thursday, December 1st highlighting one of the great contemporary flamenco cantaoras (female singer), Anabel Valencia from Lebrija. Also,…

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Salazar
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Salazar

Angel Romero November 28, 2022 No Comments FlamencoSalazarworld fusionworld music

To understand the uniqueness and idiosyncrasy of Spanish duo Salazar, one only has to see the distance that separates its two members: the 1,000 kilometers…

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