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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

Anoushka Shankar to Perform at Yellow Lounge London

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2013 No Comments

Sitar player, composer, songwriter and world music sensation Anoushka Shankar will be presenting music from hew new album ‘Traces of You‘ at Yellow Lounge London…

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Legendary Cuban Dance Band Los Van Van to Perform at The Forum in London

World Music Central News Room October 9, 2013 1 Comment

Cuba’s popular dance band Los Van Van will return to London with a performance on Saturday, October 26 at The Forum. The group is this…

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Arnab Chakrabarty & Sandip Bhattacharjee to Perform During India Music Week 2013 in New York

World Music Central News Room October 8, 2013 No Comments

Sarod master Arnab Chakrabarty from the UK and vocalist Sandip Bhattacharjee from India are set to perform on Thursday, October 10, 2013 as part of…

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Joseph Tawadros is in a New York state of mind

Tony Hillier October 7, 2013 No Comments

If you asked a panel of suitably qualified referees to nominate the Australian musician who punches highest above his weight, age and chosen instrument, one…

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Puerto Rican Saxophone Virtuoso Miguel Zenón Explores His Heritage with New Multimedia Production in New York

Angel Romero October 7, 2013 No Comments

Puerto Rican alto saxophonist, composer, and arranger Miguel Zenón will explore the complexities and contradictions of the Puerto Rican experience on Saturday, December 7 at…

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DJ Rekha to Attempt the World’s Largest Bhangra Dance in New York

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2013 No Comments

As part of India Music Week, DJ Rekha will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for The Largest Bhangra Dance on October 6th, 2013.…

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India Music Week 2013 Kicks Off in New York

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2013 1 Comment

The ARChive of Contemporary Music (ARC) announced India Music Week (IMW) a full week of concerts, radio shows and academic events occurring around the world.…

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Album reviews

Fabulous Fusions

Tom Orr October 5, 2013 No Comments

The musical application of the word “fusion” handily predates the phrase “world music” and was as much a stepping stone toward the latter term as…

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Värttinä Returns to London to perform at LIFEM

World Music Central News Room October 5, 2013 No Comments

Celebrated Finnish contemporary folk music group Värttinä will present its lineup at the LIFEM 2013 festival on Wednesday, October 30th at 19:30, Kings Place, Hall…

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Album reviews

Deeply Seductive Bombay Dub Orchestra

TJ Nelson October 4, 2013 No Comments

Bombay Dub Orchestra Tales from the Grand Bazaar (Six Degrees, 2013) With previous recordings, the self-titled Bombay Dub Orchestra and 3 Cities, under their belts…

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