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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

A Stellar Performance by Fiddler Hanneke Cassel and Friends

Angel Romero July 3, 2014 No Comments

Hanneke Cassel Dot the Dragon’s Eyes (Cassel Records, 2013) Hanneke Cassel has developed into a superb fiddler, composer and educator, specialized in various forms of…

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Events

Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela to perform at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2014 No Comments

On October 10, 2014 one of South Africa’s true ambassadors of freedom and musical icons—legendary trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Hugh Masekela kicks off Carnegie Hall’s…

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Awards

The Latin Recording Academy Announces 2014 Special Award Recipients

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2014 No Comments

Latin music artists Willy Chirino, César Costa, Carlos Do Carmo, Dúo Dinámico, Los Lobos, Valeria Lynch, and Ney Matogrosso will be honored with The Latin…

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Barbican in London to Present Emerging Saharan Musicians in September 2014

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2014 No Comments

Sahara Soul will present in London some of the most exciting artists from the Sahara, including Aziza Brahim (Western Sahara), Noura Mint Seymali (Mauritania), Tartit…

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Portuguese Singer Luísa Sobral to Present her Remarkable Voice at Festival Arcu Atlánticu

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2014 No Comments

  Portuguese singer Luísa Sobral is set to perform on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 22:00 at the Festival Arcu Atlánticu 2014 (Atlantic Arc Festival)…

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Album reviews

The Slyly Clever and Lively Sound of The Bombay Royale

TJ Nelson June 29, 2014 No Comments

The Bombay Royale The Island of Dr. Electrico (Hope Street Recordings, 2014) I’ll admit right up front that The Bombay Royale’s upcoming The Island of…

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Awards

National Endowment for the Arts Announces Lifetime Honors Recipients in Folk & Traditional Arts

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2014 No Comments

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced the latest recipients of the NEA National Heritage Fellowships and NEA Jazz Masters awards, the…

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Events

Madgarden Festival, new outdoor music festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2014 No Comments

Madgarden Festival is a new festival that will present outstanding international artists representing various musical genres. It is a collaboration between the private sector, Complutense…

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Articles

World music bands address the importance of heritage, messages and innovation

Madanmohan Rao June 27, 2014 No Comments

  The annual Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia), regarded as one of the Top 25 world music festivals on the planet, is…

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Events

Gerardo Núñez pays tribute to Paco de Lucia

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2014 No Comments

  Guitar maestro Gerardo Núñez will pay tribute to the music of the late Paco de Lucia, accompanied by two young rising guitar players Dani…

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