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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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    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.
    Music videos

    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

Bajofondo to Perform at Concord Music Hall in Chicago

World Music Central News Room June 19, 2015 No Comments

Tango innovators Bajofondo are set to perform on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Concord Music Hall in Chicago. Argentine musician and composer Gustavo Santaolalla, along…

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Album reviews

Seasoned Cypriot Folk Music

Angel Romero June 19, 2015 No Comments

Monsieur Doumani Sikoses (Monsieur Doumani, 2015) Greek Cypriot folk innovators Monsieur Doumani are back with another outstanding contemporary recording rooted in the island’s traditions. Sikoses,…

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Events

Jorge Drexler, Diego Garcia and Danay Suárez to Perform at SummerStage 2015

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2015 No Comments

  Three acclaimed Latin American artists are set to perform at SummerStage 2015 in New York City. Jorge Drexler, Diego Garcia and Danay Suárez will…

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Fusions Without Confusion

Tom Orr June 17, 2015 No Comments

  Music that’s a mix of genres can be a good thing. Or not. And more and more it seems like artists who choose to…

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Obituaries

Celebrated blues and soul singer Mighty Sam McClain Dies at 72

TJ Nelson June 16, 2015 3 Comments

  American blues and soul singer Mighty Sam McClain died on June 16, 2015. The 72 year-old Grammy nominated artist suffered a stroke and passed…

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Events

Oslo World Music Festival 2015 to Focus on Argentina

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2015 No Comments

  The Oslo World Music Festival has scheduled some of the finest acts from Argentina for the 2015 edition of the festival. Argentina’s Minister of…

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Album reviews

Discover Flamenco with ARC Music, an Album Full of Enjoyment

Arthur Shuey June 15, 2015 No Comments

Various Artists Discover Flamenco with ARC Music (ARC Music EUCD 2576, 2015) Now we’re talking. This is a spectacular flamenco festival wrapped in one CD…

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Events

Glatt & Verkehrt World Music Festival in Austria Presents 2015 Program

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2015 No Comments

  The annual Glatt & Verkehrt world music festival is set to take place July 3-26, 2015 in Krems (Wachau, Austria). The festival features a…

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Music videos

Norwegian Singer Hanne Tveter Presents New Music Video Luz De Luna

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2015 No Comments

  Luz De Luna (Moonlight), directed by Jesus Blanco, is the title of the new music video by Norwegian vocalist Hanne Tveter. The song is…

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Articles

The Three New Bluegrass Divas Land for the First and Only Time in the Mediterranean

Albert Reguant June 12, 2015 1 Comment Aoife O’DonovanLast MaySara WatkinsSarah Jarosz

  Last May, Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan, among other artists, appeared at the Blues & Ritmes Festival in Badalona (city next to…

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