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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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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 Showcases

WOMEX 2021 Reveals First Set of Official Selection Showcase Artists to Perform in Porto

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2021 No Comments womexwomex 2021world music

WOMEX, the essential annual gathering for world music professionals has announced the first set of jury-selected showcase artists scheduled to perform at the 2021 conference…

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Album reviews

Ancient Renovated Sounds from Yakutia

Angel Romero June 30, 2021 No Comments Ayarkhaankhomusthroat singingYakut music

Ayarkhaan – Sparkling rhythms (Ayarkhaan, 2016) Ayarkhaan (АЙАРХААН) is a long-established female vocal group from Sakha, a republic of Yakutia in Russia. Albina Degtyareva created…

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Billy Strings Collaborates with Bluegrass Legend Del McCoury

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2021 No Comments Billy StringsBluegrassDel McCoury

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Billy Strings joined forces with bluegrass legend Del McCoury for a new version of Bill Monroe’s classic song “Midnight on…

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Songs Celebrating the Argentine Native Forest in Cordoba

Angel Romero June 29, 2021 1 Comment Argentine musicAromoDafne UsorachGuia Guillermina AcostaJosé Luis AguirreJulián TorLa Insurgencia del CaracolRamón Cortez

Various Artists – Canto al monte nativo (Sura, 2021) This 6-song EP showcases the captivating contemporary folk music artists who live the valley of Traslasierra,…

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Interviews

Rebeca Vallejo Brings the Fire

Dorothy Johnson-Laird June 29, 2021 No Comments Rebeca VallejoSpanish music

Rebeca Vallejo was born in Madrid, Spain. As a child she was surrounded by a family of flamenco singers, flamenco is the traditional music of…

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Awards

Martinho da Vila Receives 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from The Latin Recording Academy

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2021 No Comments Brazilian musicMartinho da Vilasamba

Brazilian musician Martinho da Vila is one of the recipients of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards bestowed by The Latin Recording Academy. Martinho da Vila…

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Cork… where the music never stops

John Philpott June 28, 2021 No Comments Irish folk music

Writer and musician John Phillpott travelled to Ireland before the pandemic struck and discovered a city where the music never stops… The gulls following the…

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Events

Fado Star Carminho to Perform at the Royal Palace in Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2021 No Comments Carminhofado

Portuguese fado star Carminho is set to perform on July 21, 2021 at the Patio de la Armería del Palacio Real (Royal Palace armory courtyard)…

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Album reviews

The Globetrotting Music of Melingo

Angel Romero June 27, 2021 No Comments Argentine musicMelingo

Melingo – Oasis (Buda Musique, 2020) Argentine singer, musician and composer Melingo is a well known figure in Argentina. Although he started as a rock…

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Mundial Montreal 2021 World Music Showcase Extends its Call for Artists Deadline

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2021 1 Comment

Mundial Montreal, North America’s essential gathering  of world music industry professionals, has extended its deadline and will continue to accept application until July 9, 2021.…

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