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    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Slideways (Alligator Records, 2026) Slideways, the grand new album from Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues…

    Ryan Emmert April 8, 2026 No Comments
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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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Featured News

  • A protest-style illustration shows three raised hands against a beige background: a black clenched fist on the left, a red hand in the center pointing upward, and a black open palm on the right with an eye symbol. Along the bottom, blocky lettering reads We Were Made For These Times by The Klezmatics.
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    The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times

    World Music Central News Room April 8, 2026 No Comments
  • 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.
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    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.
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

Charming Poetry, Flamenco and Beyond

Angel Romero May 27, 2015 No Comments Maui

Maui Viaje interior (Nuevos Medios, 2015) The legendary Nuevos Medios record label is all about discovery of new Spanish talent. Maui is a talented Madrid-based…

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Concert reviews

Estusha’s EXIB Música Bilbao 2015 Concert Review

Albert Reguant May 26, 2015 No Comments

  The concert by Mexican singer Estusha Grinberg, better known by her stage name Estusha was personally one of the best in the event, setting…

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Delightful Songs from the Whitewashed Village

Angel Romero May 26, 2015 No Comments

Bill Gable No Straight Lines (Autograph 502, 2015) American singer-songwriter, producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Bill Gable has been traveling the world, absorbing musical influences and…

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Events

Angelique Kidjo, Emmanuel Jal and DJ Rich Medina at SummerStage 2015 in New York

Angel Romero May 25, 2015 No Comments

African artists Angelique Kidjo and Emmanuel Jal are set to perform at SummerStage 2015 in Central Park, New York on June 7, 2015. DJ Rich…

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Events

globalFEST to present World Music at Bonnaroo 2015

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2015 No Comments

World music showcase globalFEST is set to present global music acts at Bonnaroo 2015. The festival takes place June 11-14, 2015 in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo…

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Sharply Fresh and Cleverly Savvy SES

TJ Nelson May 23, 2015 No Comments

SES Tronzar Os Valos (Folmusica, 2015) Hailing from Galicia’s emerging music scene, the Spanish singer, songwriter and kick ass rocker SES, not to be confused…

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Having Fun with Balkan Music

Angel Romero May 22, 2015 No Comments

Tipsy Oxcart – Upside Down (indie release, 2015) The musicians in American world music instrumental band Tipsy Oxcart are deeply influenced by the music of…

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Album reviews

Modern Qawwali that lifts the Heart and the Spirit

Angel Romero May 21, 2015 No Comments

Ustad Dildar Hussain Khan and Abrar Hussain Sur Sangeet (Kanaga System Krush Records, 2015) Ustad Dildar Hussain Khan is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and a current…

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Obituaries

Andalusian Rock and Flamenco Icon Manuel Molina Dies at 67

Angel Romero May 20, 2015 No Comments

  Manuel Molina, a well-known Andalusian rock pioneer, singer-songwriter and flamenco guitarist, passed away on May 19, 2015 in San Juan de Aznalfarache (Sevilla, Spain).…

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Events

The third edition of ‘Flamencos and mestizos’ May 21 to 23 May in Madrid

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2015 No Comments

  SGAE Foundation has announced that the third edition of the ‘Flamencos and mestizos’ (flamenco and hybrids) series will take place from May 21 to…

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