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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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  • 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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  • 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.
    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.
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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

New CDs and digital releases

Cuban Artist Miriela Zaré Announces Debut Album

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2021 No Comments

Miriela Cañizares, better known artistically as Miriela Zaré, has announced the release of her debut album titled “En mi Renacer” (Tumi Music). Miriela was born…

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Awards

Still Life Wins 2020 Andrea Parodi World Music Award

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2021 No Comments Andrea Parodi AwardsStill Lifeworld music

The band Still Life from Barcelona, Spain is the winner of the 2020 Premio Andrea Parodi (Andrea Parodi Award), a European contest focused on world…

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Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori Announces The Voices and Bridges

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2021 1 Comment Ehsan MatooriMiddle Eastern musicPersian musicworld fusionworld music

Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori has announced the release of a new album titled The Voices and Bridges, scheduled for release July 16 release on the…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Christine Salem

Angel Romero May 15, 2021 No Comments Christine Salemmaloya

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Christine Salem was born on December 20, 1971 in Saint-Denis, Reunion Island. Christine Salem started singing at the age of eight, and…

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Artist Profiles: Vigen Hovsepyan

Angel Romero May 15, 2021 No Comments Armenian musicVigen Hovsepyanworld fusionworld music

Vigen Hovsepyan is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of Armenian origin. A self-taught musician, he plays guitar, duduk, darbuka, bendir, and cajón. Born in 1987, Hovsepyan…

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Cuba’s Las Flores del Changüí Unveil “Cuidao con la Lengua” Single

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2021 No Comments changüíCuban musicLas Flores del Changüí

Cuban changüí band Las Flores del Changüí have released a new music video titled “Cuidao con la Lengua” (Careful with the tongue). The song will…

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Awards Events

World Music Contest Premio Andrea Parodi to Select 2020 Finalists This Week

World Music Central News Room May 14, 2021 No Comments Andrea Parodi Awardworld music

European world music award Premio Andrea Parodi is currently presenting the finals of 2020’s 13th edition during May 14 and 15, 2021. The finals were…

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Middle Eastern Act Hagar & LennyTunes release Music Video in Advance of New Album

World Music Central News Room May 14, 2021 No Comments Hagar & LennyTunesMiddle Eastern music

Hagar & LennyTunes have released a music video with the single titled ‘Shoofoo Ya Nas.’ Hagar & LennyTunes is a collaboration between Jaffa based multi-instrumentalist…

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Dobet Gnahoré Releases Acoustic Roots Video “Rédemption”

World Music Central News Room May 13, 2021 No Comments African musicAfropopDobet GnahoréIvorian music

Ivorian singer-sogwriter Dobet Gnahoré has released her new single “Rédemption” on video. The single is included in her upcoming album “Couleur,” scheduled for release on…

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Obituaries

Groundbreaking World Music Artist and Producer Nick Page “Dubulah” Dies

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2021 2 Comments Dub ColossusDubulahNick PageTemple of SoundTransGlobal Underground

British multi-instrumentalist and producer Nick Page, also known artistically as “Dubulah,” passed away on May 11, 2021. Nick Page was a highly respected musician and…

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