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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

General News

Renowned World Music Showcase globalFEST Launches Kickstarter Campaign for 2014

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2013 No Comments

American world music showcase globalFEST, one of the most important annual events in North America for this type of music has launched its Kickstarter Campaign…

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Uniquely Flavored TriBeCaStan Stew

Angel Romero October 4, 2013 No Comments

TriBeCaStan New Songs from the Old Country (Evergreene Music, 2013) The New York world music collective TriBeCaStan returns with another serving of cross-cultural sounds, blending…

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Recordings Rooted in Folk Music Traditions for Hispanic Heritage Month 2013

Angel Romero October 3, 2013 No Comments world music

Every year, from September 15 through October 15, the United States of America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Many Americans celebrate the culture and traditions of…

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Renowned Iranian Vocalist Parissa to Perform Classical and Modern Persian Music with Dastan Ensemble in New York

World Music Central News Room October 2, 2013 No Comments

Parissa, one of the finest female vocalists from Iran, known for her command of the classical and Sufi genres of Persian music is set to…

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Engaging Bluegrass Songs with a Rock Sensibility

Angel Romero October 1, 2013 No Comments Missy Raines

Missy Raines and The New Hip New Frontier (Compass Records, 2013) Bassist, vocalist and composer Missy Raines is one of the celebrated talents of the…

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Calming New Age Blend of East and West

Madanmohan Rao September 30, 2013 No Comments

Al Gromer Khan and Amelia Cuni Monsoon Point (New Earth/India Today, 2007) With the CD cover promising “ambient soundscape and ancient dhrupad singing,” this album…

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Queens of Rhythm at The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival 2013

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2013 No Comments

The theme on Saturday, September 28 at the The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival 2013 was “Queens of Rhythm.” The sold out event featured the legendary Calypso…

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Souljazz Orchestra Headliner at Mundial Montreal 2013

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2013 No Comments

Canadian band Souljazz Orchestra is one of the headliners set to perform at Mundial Montreal 2013. The Souljazz Orchestra has been perfecting its signature sound…

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The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival 2013 Honors Masters and Shamans

World Music Central News Room September 28, 2013 No Comments

“Masters and shamans” was the theme of the third day of the ninth Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival, Friday, September 27th. The evening started with Concert of…

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The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival 2013 Celebrates Keepers of Tradition

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2013 No Comments

On Thursday, September 26th, Warsaw’s world music festival celebrated the music from various islands throughout the globe under the title “Keepers of tradition.” The lineup…

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