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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

Guitar Mash Inaugural Concert Kicks off November 11, 2012 in New York City

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Chad Smith, Mark Stewart and Tom Colicchio, with special guest guitarists, will headline the inaugural Guitar Mash Concert + Jam on November 11th, 2012 at…

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Diablos Del Ritmo – The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985

Angel Romero November 10, 2012 No Comments

Various Artists Diablos Del Ritmo – The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985 (Analog Africa, 2012) Here’s an exciting double CD (also available in vinyl format) of…

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Awards

British Publication fRoots Announces the Critics Poll Albums of 2012

World Music Central News Room November 9, 2012 No Comments

The editor of fRoots, Ian Anderson, announced this morning the nominees in the 27th annual fRoots Critics Poll for Albums Of The Year. This reputable…

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Events

Month-long Voices from Latin America Festival Begins this Evening at Carnegie Hall with Gilberto Gil

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2012 No Comments

Carnegie Hall initiates its month-long, citywide Voices from Latin America festival tonight Thursday, November 8, with a celebratory concert by Brazilian music icon Gilberto Gil…

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New CDs and digital releases

Dub Colossus “Addis Through The Looking Glass” Now Available in North America

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The album Addis Through The Looking Glass by renowned world music band Dub Colossus is now available in North America. “The aim“, says Nick Page,…

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Album reviews

Manifestations of their imagination

Madanmohan Rao November 7, 2012 No Comments

Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan Dreamz (Music Today, 2011) Dreams are manifestations of our imagination, of our deepest desires and secrets. Taking the…

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Czech Folktronica Band Listolet releases New album

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The debut album of the band Listolet has a folk-rock base mixed with gentle sounds of electronics and melodic brass lines. Despite the bustling and…

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New CDs and digital releases

Reggae box set curated by former Jamaican Prime Minister Celebrates the Best of Jamaican Music

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2012 No Comments

The 4 CD box set Reggae Golden Jubilee – Origins of Jamaican Music is a comprehensive collection of essential songs selected by Edward Seaga, the…

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Events

Mundial Montreal to Discuss Hot Topics

Angel Romero November 6, 2012 No Comments

World music conference Mundial Montreal will delve further into the discussion about World Music 2.0 and other hot topics. The event takes place November 13-16…

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Events

International Stars at Celtic Connections 2013

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2012 No Comments

A number of big names will help celebrate the 20th Celtic Connections festival in style. Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show will be lighting…

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