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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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  • 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…

    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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New CDs and digital releases

Bill King’s Summerheat Reissue, Where Reggae Meets 1970s Strings

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments Bill KingReggae

The 1979 single Summerheat by Bill King is available again as a reissue on the 7 Arts label. The tune combines reggae beats, 1970s soul…

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María Terremoto
Events

Flamenco Week at Expo Dubai 2020

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments FlamencoMaria Terremoto

Flamenco music and dance will be the highlight January 18-27 at the World Expo Dubai 2020 (which is taking place in 2021 and 2022). The…

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Events

Simon Shaheen with the Near Eastern Music Ensemble to Perform in Manhattan

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicSimon Shaheen

The World Music Institute (WMI) will present Simon Shaheen with the Near Eastern Music Ensemble on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Kaufman Music Center in…

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Kiran Ahluwalia and her band at Globalfest 2022
Concert reviews

Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022, Day 3

Angel Romero January 22, 2022 No Comments Al Bilali SoudanbaglamaglobalFEST 2022Kel Tamashek musicKiran AhluwaliaTiny Desk meets globalFESTTuareg musicTufan DerinceTufan Derince Groupworld fusionworld music

The final set of Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022 showcases took place on Thursday, January 20 at 8:00 p.m. This was an outstanding set featuring…

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Elza Soares
Obituaries

Brazilian Music Icon Elza Soares Dies at 91

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2022 1 Comment Brazilian musicElza Soaressamba

Legendary Brazilian samba and jazz vocalist Elza Soares passed away on January 20, 2022. She had a long career, that spanned decades, performing samba, jazz…

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Héctor “Tito” Matos
Obituaries

Influential Puerto Rican Percussionist Héctor “Tito” Matos Dies at 53

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2022 5 Comments Héctor “Tito” MatospanderoPuerto Rican music

Acclaimed percussionist, educator, and Puerto Rican culture disseminator Héctor “Tito” Matos passed away on January 18, 2022. Tito Matos specialized in performing and promoting two…

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cover of the album Planetário Da Gávea by Hermeto Pascoal
Album reviews

Music Sorcerer Hermeto Pascoal to Release Long Lost Live Album, Planetário Da Gávea

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicHermeto Pascoalworld fusion

Inventive Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer Hermeto Pascoal is set to release his long lost live album titled “Planetário Da Gávea” in February 2022. Hermeto Pascoal…

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Son Rompe Pera with El Macha at Globalfest 2022
Concert reviews

Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022, Day 2

Angel Romero January 20, 2022 No Comments Afro-ColombianCanadian musicColombian musiccumbiahip hopKombilesa MímarimbaMexican musicNorthern Creepow-wow musicSon Rompe Peraworld fusionworld music

Day 2 of the Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022 virtual showcases took place on Wednesday, January 19 at  8:00 p.m. The event, hosted by African…

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cover of the album The Revival by Cory Henry
Album reviews

Return to Gospel Organ Roots

Angel Romero January 20, 2022 No Comments Cory Henrygospelorgan

Cory Henry – The Revival (Ground UP Music, 2016) Cory Henry is well known as one of the great keyboardists of the funk and fusion…

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Son Rompe Pera - Photo by Marc van der Aa
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Son Rompe Pera

Angel Romero January 19, 2022 No Comments cumbiamarimbaMexican musicSon Rompe Peraworld fusionworld music

Innovative Mexican marimba band Son Rompe Pera was formed by the three Gama brothers, Kacho, Kilos and Mongo. The brothers originally performed with their father…

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