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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”

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  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

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Articles

Temple Bar Tradfest 2014

Albert Reguant April 28, 2014 No Comments

A new edition of Temple Bar TradFest was held in Dublin (Ireland) from 22 to 26 January, 2014. Temple Bar TradFest is one of the…

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Taj Mahal to perform Special Solo Concert May 26 in New York

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2014 No Comments

American blues and world music artist Taj Mahal is scheduled to perform at city winery in New York City on May 26, 2014 Taj Mahal…

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The Fascinating Sound of Afro-Latin Roots Reggae

Angel Romero April 27, 2014 No Comments

Rebel Tumbao Rebel Tumbao (2013) The musicians behind Rebel Tumbao (Rebel “Groove”) have taken two of the most exciting musical styles from the Caribbean and…

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Amanda Martinez’s Sense of Hope

Angel Romero April 26, 2014 No Comments

Amanda Martinez Mañana (CEN/Red via Sony Music, 2014) Canadian singer and songwriter Amanda Martínez is one of the great new voices in Spanish-language Latin music.…

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“The Glass House Project” to present the musical culture of Hungarian Jewish communities destroyed by the Holocaust

World Music Central News Room April 26, 2014 1 Comment

From May 23-28, 2014, Balassi Institute: Hungarian Cultural Center will stage The Glass House Project, a series of three commemorative concerts as part of its…

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Talabarte trio act to perform in Berlin on Saturday April 26

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2014 No Comments

Spanish trio Talabarte will perform at the Dorflinde jazzclub Berlin on Saturday April 26, 2014. Talabarte features three leading musicians in Galician music: Quim Fariña…

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Ziggy Marley to Perform at SOBs in New York City on April 27

Angel Romero April 25, 2014 No Comments

Reggae star Ziggy Marley will perform live on Sunday, April 27th, 2014 at SOBs as part of his “Fly Rasta Tour”. Ziggy Marley will be…

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Enthralling New Vision of Traditional Music By Folk Orchestra Sondeseu

Angel Romero April 25, 2014 No Comments

Sondeseu Orquestra Folk Danzas Brancas (Fol Musica, 2013) Danzas Brancas (White Dances) is the fourth release by the great folk orchestra Sondeseu from Galicia in…

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Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas to perform at SubCulture in New York

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2014 No Comments

Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and American cellist Natalie Haas are set to perform at SubCulture in New York City on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Alasdair…

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Ernest Ranglin’s Barrel Full of Cool

TJ Nelson April 24, 2014 No Comments

Ernest Ranglin & Avila Bless Up (Avila Street Records, 2014) Opening up a barrel full of cool, the Jamaican musician and composer Ernest Ranglin, along…

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