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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

New CDs and digital releases

Special 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Bob Marley’s Reggae Classic ‘Kaya’

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2013 1 Comment

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ memorable 1978 reggae album, Kaya. To commemorate, Universal Music Enterprises will release Kaya:…

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Album reviews

Tradition and What to do With It

Tom Orr March 20, 2013 No Comments

Iarla O Lionaird – Foxlight (Real World CDRW184, 2013) Spiro – Kaleidophonica (Real World CDRW188, 2013) The Creole Choir of Cuba – Santiman (Real World…

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Niyaz Releases Acoustic EP

World Music Central News Room March 20, 2013 No Comments

Middle Eastern-inspired world music band Niyaz has released a six song acoustic EP that features three acoustic performances of songs from the band’s 2012 electronic…

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General News

WOMEX Announces the Nine European Cities That Made the Shortlist as Potential WOMEX Host Cities for 2015-2017

World Music Central News Room March 19, 2013 No Comments

World music expo WOMEX announced today the list of European cities that have applied to host the 2015-17 editions of the international conference. The WOMEX…

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Fania Goes R&B

Angel Romero March 19, 2013 No Comments

Elements of Life Eclipse (Fania Records, 2013) Eclipse is an unexpected double album from Fania Records. Most of Fania’s activities recently have been centered on…

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Events

Battle of Brass Bands to Cross the Atlantic

World Music Central News Room March 18, 2013 No Comments

Londoners will be able to experience another exciting ‘brass band battle’ on Sunday, April 14th at 8:00 pm at Barbican Hall. This time, Serbian band…

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David Arkenstone’s Symphonic Adventure Takes You Under the Sea

Angel Romero March 17, 2013 No Comments

David Arkenstone & Charlee Brooks Lovéren (QDV Records, 2013) David Arkenstone’s latest recording is part of a multimedia project based on a mermaid love story.…

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Glorious Electrotango Adventure

TJ Nelson March 16, 2013 3 Comments

Bajofondo Presente (Sony Music Masterworks, 2013) It’s hard not to fall head over heels for Bajofondo’s latest Presente out on the Sony Music Masterworks label.…

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Album reviews

Manav Gangwani’s Passion

Madanmohan Rao March 15, 2013 No Comments

Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan Manav Gangwani’s Passion (Music Today, 2009) Fashion designer Manav Gangwani’s Passion is labelled as a unique “fashion extravaganza,”…

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Album reviews

Extraordinary Lúnasa with the RTE Concert Orchestra

Angel Romero March 14, 2013 No Comments

Lúnasa Lúnasa with the RTE Concert Orchestra (Lúnasa Records LCD002, 2013) The new album by renowned Irish contemporary folk ensemble Lúnasa brings together two of…

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