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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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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

Events

Mad Professor to Perform in Liverpool

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2018 No Comments DubMad ProfessorReggae

Guyanese dub maestro Mad Professor is set to perform on April 13th, 20188 in Liverpool. His most recent album is Cedric Congo Meets Mad Professor.…

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Horseman & The Upper Cut Band to Perform in Liverpool

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2018 No Comments HorsemanReggae

Reggae act Horseman & The Upper Cut Band is set to perform on March 30th, 2018. Venue: District, 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool Tickets: skiddle.com/e/13117053

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The Sounds of Black Uhuru in Liverpool

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2018 No Comments Mykal RoseReggae

Positive Vibrations reggae festival will present The Sounds of Black Uhuru (1977-1985) performed by Mykal Rose on February 17th, 2018. Venue: District, 61 Jordan Street,…

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Album reviews

Clarice Assad’s Musical Dream Becomes a Reality

Angel Romero January 12, 2018 No Comments Brazilian musicClarice Assad

Clarice Assad – Imaginarium (Adventure Music, 2014) Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Clarice Assad demonstrates that the Assad family (a well-respected musical family in Brazil) tradition…

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Don’t Let World Music Die in Marseilles, Zone Franche in Support of Babel Med Music

Wojciech Rubis January 11, 2018 No Comments Babel Med Music

“Zone Franche, a network of 200 world music professionals from all sectors has issued a press release in support of influential world music showcase Babel…

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Africa Oyé festival Announces 2018 Dates

World Music Central News Room January 11, 2018 No Comments Africa OyeAfrican music

The 2018 edition of the Africa Oyé festival will take place June 16 and 17 at Liverpool’s Sefton Park from 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm…

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Euphoric Rhythms by Boogaloo Revivalists

Angel Romero January 10, 2018 No Comments boogalooSpanglish Fly

Spanglish Fly – Ay Que Boogaloo! (Chaco World Music, 2018) Ay Que Boogaloo! is the new album by New York-based multinational bilingual band Spanglish Fly.…

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Events

Madrid’s Inverfest 2018 to Feature Flamenco and World Music

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2018 No Comments Andrés SuárezBebeCarlos NúñezGoran BregovicIván FerreiroJavier RuibalLos ChichosM-ClanMadridMayte Martín

Inverfest, the Madrid winter festival, will take place January 12 through February 4, 2018 at Teatro Circo Price. The music festival will feature international and…

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Album reviews

Likembe Meets Afropop

Angel Romero January 8, 2018 No Comments AfropopAngolan musicLulendo

  Lulendo – Mwinda (Buda Records, 2017) Mwinda is the fourth studio album by Angolan singer-songwriter and likembe (thumb piano) player Lulendo Mvulu. Most of…

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Album reviews

Psychedelic Trance Blues from Siberia

Angel Romero January 6, 2018 No Comments KhaRaSiberian musictrance music

ХаPа [KhaRa] – “Мерячение” [Meryachenie] (Sketis Music SKMR-125, 2016) KhaRa ia an exciting genre-defying Siberian trio that combines blues jams, shamanic percussion, Slavic melodies and…

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