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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

Music videos

Music Video of the Week: Spel

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2012 No Comments

Spel (play) is the title of a new animated video by the talented illustrator and animator Mattias Gordon. It is based on the tune Lorikspolskan…

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Events

Macedonian Vocalist Tanja Tzarovska to Perform at London’s East in East Festival

Angel Romero June 10, 2012 No Comments

UK-based Macedonian singer Tanja Tzarovska is set to perform on Tuesday, June 12th at 5:00 pm at Rich Mix in London. Tanja Tzarovska has a…

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Interviews

Interview with Trio Joubran, Performers at Rainforest World Music Festival 2012

Angel Romero June 9, 2012 No Comments Arabic musicPalestinian musicTrio Joubran

Palestinian act Trio Joubran is scheduled to perform at the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival. The festival takes place July 13 –…

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Events

Salsa Icon Frankie Negron to Perform in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx

World Music Central News Room June 9, 2012 No Comments

Puerto Rican salsa star Frankie Negron is scheduled to perform on Sunday, July 8 at 7:00pm in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx (New York). Frankie…

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General News

Grammy Awards Reinstate Best Latin Jazz Album Category

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2012 No Comments

The Recording Academy announced today changes to in various Grammy Award categories. One of the most popular categories, Best Latin Jazz Album, was reinstated. There…

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Album reviews

Bold and Heterodox Flamenco

Angel Romero June 8, 2012 No Comments

Proscritos DF El don del exilio (Producciones Baratuning, 2012) Proscritos DF is a musical duo from Sevilla, Spain. The musicians behind the project are multi-instrumentalists…

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Tour Announcements

Folk Supergroup SANS Plan European Tour

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2012 No Comments

International folk music quartet SANS will be on tour this summer. SANS is the four musicians who played on The Unbroken Surface of Snow. That…

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Tour Announcements

Mestizo Music Star Sergent Garcia Announced July 2012 North American Tour

Angel Romero June 8, 2012 No Comments

One of the European stars of mestizo music, Valencia-based Sergent Garcia will be taking his vibrant Latin and reggae sounds back to North America in…

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Editorials

Even More Dumbing Down, the Dwindling Funding for the Arts

TJ Nelson June 7, 2012 No Comments

Several years ago World Music Central ran an editorial titled Dumbing Down, the Dwindling Funding for the Arts. This article sparked some interest and I…

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Events

Madrid’s Renowned Clazz Continental Latin Jazz 2012 Program Announced

Angel Romero June 7, 2012 No Comments

The Latin jazz festival Clazz Continental Latin Jazz 2012 will take place at Teatros del Canal de Madrid June 28 through July 1st. Clazz 2012…

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