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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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  • 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

Events

MIMO Festival 2014 to Present the Best of World Music and Jazz throughout Brazil

World Music Central News Room July 23, 2014 No Comments

  MIMO cultural festival will be presenting some of the finest international and Brazilian world music and jazz acts in several Brazilian festivals, including Ouro…

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Iconic Tejano Songs Get Makeover

Angel Romero July 22, 2014 No Comments

Leticia Rodriguez Sagüita Al Bate (independent release, 2014) Leticia Rodriguez covers a lot of musical ground as a singer, musician, bandleader, dancer and choreographer. That’s…

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Folk Music from South Africa’s Cape Region at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room July 22, 2014 No Comments

Folk music from South Africa’s Cape region will be explored by two groups in a double bill concert in Zankel Hall on October 25, 2014.…

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Nancy Kerr Releases Sweet Visitor Today

World Music Central News Room July 21, 2014 No Comments

Influential English singer and violinist Nancy Kerr launches her debut solo album Sweet Visitor today on Little Dish Records. All songs are written by Nancy…

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Leading Bluegrass Acts to Appear at Wide Open Bluegrass 2014 festival in Raleigh

World Music Central News Room July 21, 2014 No Comments Bluegrass

Wide Open Bluegrass festival will take place October 3-4, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The impressive lineup this year includes Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder…

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Deliciously Moody and Potently Reflective Dirtmusic

TJ Nelson July 20, 2014 No Comments

Dirtmusic Lion City (Glitterbeat Records, 2014) Making the most out of 2012 Bamako, Mali recordings that resulted in the 2013 Troubles release, Dirtmusic is back…

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Vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Angel Romero July 19, 2014 No Comments

World-renowned vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo showcases the vibrant styles and influences of South African music in a performance in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage…

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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Rhino Release Boxed Set, CSNY 1974

World Music Central News Room July 18, 2014 No Comments

  Celebrated American folk-rock band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Rhino records have released a box set of live recordings titled CSNY 1974. The…

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Playing For Change Releases Star-Studded Video Version of “La Bamba”

World Music Central News Room July 18, 2014 No Comments

  Playing For Change has released its “La Bamba” video featuring David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos, Argentine star Andres Calamaro and musicians…

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Album reviews

Siriá, the Hybrid Mix of Afro-Brazilian, indigenous and Caribbean Music

Angel Romero July 18, 2014 No Comments

Mestre Cupijó Siriá (Analog Africa, 2014) From Brazil’s Amazon region comes Mestre Cupijó e seu titmo. The compilation Siriá contains material from the band’s six…

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