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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.
    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.
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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

The Lighter Side of Badi Assad

Angel Romero December 23, 2013 No Comments

Badi Assad Between Love and Luck (Quatro Ventos, 2013) Even though she’s a world class guitarist, Brazilian composer and songwriter Badi Asad has chosen to…

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An Extraordinary Array of Traditional and New Percussive Sounds

Angel Romero December 22, 2013 No Comments

Steve Shehan Hang With You (Naïve, 2013) American world traveler and multi-instrumentalist Steve Shehan explores new resonances in his latest album, Hang With You. As…

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Events

World Music Conference Babel Med Music Announces 2014 Showcases

World Music Central News Room December 21, 2013 No Comments

World music expo Babel Med Music in Marseilles will celebrate its 10th year in 2014. The influential regional showcase has announcers the names of some…

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A Wide Range of Musical References Back And Forth

Angel Romero December 20, 2013 No Comments

Jayme Stone The Other Side of the Air (Jayme Stone JS400, 2013) Canadian banjo player Jayme Stone departs from his world music explorations and ventures…

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General News

World Music Central Announces Its Best World Music Albums of 2013

World Music Central News Room December 19, 2013 No Comments

World Music Central’s music critics and special guests announced today their lists of best world music albums of 2013. Yvon Ambrosi – akhaba.com (Paris, France)…

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Obituaries

Al Andalus Ensemble Cellist Lori Presthus Dies at 57

World Music Central News Room December 18, 2013 No Comments

The Al Andalus Ensemble announced the passing of its cellist, Lori Presthus. She died away at home on November 20, 2013. She was a cellist,…

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Events

Madrid Music Clubs to Present 2nd Flamenco Showcase: Navidades Flamencas

Angel Romero December 18, 2013 No Comments

The association of Madrid music clubs, La Noche En Vivo, announced a series of flamenco concerts in the Spanish capital. “In 7 of our venues,…

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Album reviews

The Rock’n’Roma Vibes from Suburban Belgrade

Angel Romero December 17, 2013 No Comments

Kal Romology (Arc Music, 2013) Serbian band Kal serves a tasty dish of modern Roma (Gypsy) music, mixing traditional Balkan fiddles, accordion and brass music…

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Promising Indian fusion

Madanmohan Rao December 16, 2013 No Comments

Vyom Voice of Another World (Times Music) This promising Indian fusion band consists of Vinay Jadhav on guitars and vocals, Vaibhav Jadhav on bass, Vijay…

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Events

Iconic Irish Band Clannad to Perform at BBC Folk Awards 2014

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2013 No Comments

Legendary Irish band Clannad is scheduled to perform at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014, to be held on Wednesday, February 19th, 2014. The…

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