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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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  • 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

Album reviews

Latin Jazz that Feels Right

Angel Romero November 5, 2012 No Comments

Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band Live In Hollywood (Concord Picante CPI-34110-02, 2012) Acclaimed conguero Poncho Sánchez has a brand new live album recorded…

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Obituaries

Influential Tuareg Songwriter Koudede Dies in Car Crash

World Music Central News Room November 4, 2012 2 Comments IneraneIshumarTuareg music

Renowned Tuareg guitarist and songwriter, Koudede, died on Sunday, October 28th of 2012 in a car crash on his way home to his family in…

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Events

9th Annual Encuentro NYC Colombian Music Festival

World Music Central News Room November 4, 2012 No Comments

On November 10th, 2012, New Yorkers will be able to experience the traditional, jazz, rock, dance, classical, and urban sounds of Colombia as Pablo and…

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Memorable Celtic Musical Journey

Angel Romero November 3, 2012 No Comments

The Olllam The Olllam (Compass Records, 2012) One of the most exciting Celtic music inspired albums is The Olllam by Belfast-born uilleann piper John McSherry…

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Carlos Santana plays in India for the first time, accompanied by his wife Cindy Blackman

Madanmohan Rao November 3, 2012 No Comments

Long before the term ‘world music’ was coined, Carlos Santana was creating and popularising his own blend of Latin, African, rock and blues music, tinged…

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Events

Due To Hurricane Sandy, the Diego El Cigala Concert Has Been Postponed to November 13

World Music Central News Room November 3, 2012 No Comments

Because of Hurricane Sandy, the concert by flamenco star Diego El Cigala in New York City has been postponed to Tuesday, November 13th at 8:00…

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Celtic Connections 2013 to Have Retrospective Feel

Angel Romero November 1, 2012 No Comments

The 20th Celtic Connections festival will have a reflective feel, looking back over the success of the last 20 years and the spirit and artists…

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Album reviews

Sharing the Music and Language of Their Grandfathers

Angel Romero November 1, 2012 No Comments

Cree Confederation Horse Dance – Mistatim Simoowin (Canyon Records CR-6491, 2012) Horse Dance is the latest pow-wow recording by Cree Confederation, a group that represents…

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Events

World Music Conference Mundial Montreal Returns in November 2012

World Music Central News Room October 31, 2012 2 Comments

Mundial Montreal, one of the new stellar events in the world music circuit returns November 13-16 in Montreal, Canada. Presented in cooperation with Galaxie, Mundial…

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Album reviews

Polka V

Angel Romero October 30, 2012 No Comments

Frigg Polka V (FRIGG00009, 2012) Fiddle powerhouse Frigg has a new recording titled Polka V. Don’t let the title fool you. This is not old…

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