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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

Events

Flamenco guitarist and composer Oscar Gallardo to present Latidos in Madrid

World Music Central News Room November 25, 2013 No Comments

Oscar Gallardo, a leading flamenco guitarist and composer will present his latest work titled “Latidos” (heartbeats) on December 16th at the Galileo Galilei club in…

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The Raging Asian Women Taiko Drummers of Canada to present From Rage Comes in Toronto

World Music Central News Room November 25, 2013 1 Comment

The Raging Asian Women Taiko Drummers will present their show From Rage Comes on December 7 and 8, 2013 at Betty Oliphant Theatre in Toronto.…

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Articles

Fira Mediterranea de Manresa 2013 Conclusion

Angel Romero November 24, 2013 No Comments

Sunday was the day for the wrap-up press conference and more great food and wine. Our international group of bloggers and journalists attended the press…

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Vintage Electric Guitar Meets Cumbia and the Tropical Sounds of Peru

Angel Romero November 23, 2013 No Comments

Various Artists Peru Maravilloso (Tiger’s Milk, 2013) This compilation takes the listener to 1960s and 1970s Peru, to a time when traditional tropical music was…

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Angelique Kidjo Lets the Voices of Women Show Their Beauty To The World

TJ Nelson November 22, 2013 No Comments

Angelique Kidjo Eve (429 Records, 2014) With recordings like Oremi, Black Ivory Soul, Djin Djin, Oyo and Spirit Rising to her credit, as well as…

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Awards

Latin GRAMMY Awards 2013 Announced

World Music Central News Room November 21, 2013 No Comments

The winners of the 14th Latin GRAMMY Awards were announced this evening, November 21st, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA).…

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Album reviews

Scottish Superband Capercaillie Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Splendid New Album

Angel Romero November 21, 2013 No Comments

Capercaillie At the Heart of It All (Compass Records/Vertical Records VERTCD100, 2013) Scottish band Capercaillie has been making some of the finest contemporary folk music…

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Events

Celtic Connections Opening Concert to Feature Nicola Benedetti and Friends

World Music Central News Room November 20, 2013 No Comments Celtic ConnectionsPhil Cunningham

The Celtic Connections music festival will open with a special concert by award-winning classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, together with leading Scottish artists Julie Fowlis, Aly…

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Articles

Alicia’s Food and Science and Fira Mediterranea’s Headliners

Angel Romero November 20, 2013 No Comments

On Saturday, November 9th, 2013, our international media group headed to Alícia (alimentació I ciencia), the food and science research center located at Mont Sant…

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Obituaries

Martino found Joy in the Music

Dorothy Johnson-Laird November 18, 2013 No Comments Cameroonian musicMartin “Martino” Atangano

On a cool night in Brooklyn in Mid-September 2013, a group of musicians, friends and colleagues gathered in a meeting hall to celebrate the musician…

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