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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

Csergo Band & Monooka to Perform at Rich Mix in London

World Music Central News Room June 7, 2012 No Comments

Csergo Band & Monooka are scheduled to perform on Friday, June 8th at Rich Mix in London. Csergo Band plays traditional folk and Gypsy music…

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A Musical Odyssey from Appalachia to Himalaya

Angel Romero June 6, 2012 No Comments

The Mountain Music Project A Musical Odyssey from Appalachia to Himalaya (The Mountain Music Project, 2012) Two mountain music traditions come together in The Mountain…

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FuseTar ‘Lucifer’ a New Triple Neck Guitar and Tar Hybrid

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2012 No Comments

FuseTar Lucifer is a new triple-necked, 16-stringed, handmade music instrument, created by Iranian multi-instrumentalist and composer Shahab Tolouie. Around two years ago, Shahab Tolouie began…

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Mahala Rai Banda to Perform at London’s East in East Festival

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2012 No Comments

On Thursday, June 7th, Rich Mix in London will present the fast melodies of Romanian band Mahala Rai Banda. This is the same group that…

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Reunited Dead Can Dance to Perform at Durham Performing Arts Center

Angel Romero June 5, 2012 No Comments

Renowned world music and neoclassical duo Dead Can Dance will be performing at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center on September 1, 2012. This is part…

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Ivorian Star Tiken Jah Fakoly to Perform at the Apollo Theater in New York City

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African Reggae icon Tiken Jah Fakoly is set to perform on June 16th at Apollo Mainstage on Saturday, June 16th at 8:00 pm. The opening…

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Mad Cow Marches

Angel Romero June 5, 2012 No Comments

Mucca Pazza Safety Fifth (Electric Cowbell Records ECR 703, 2012) As interest in brass bands increases worldwide, Mucca Pazza is another name to add to…

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Events

Global Music Festival Manifestivus Returns in 2012 To Vermont with Headliners Toubab Krewe

Angel Romero June 4, 2012 No Comments

The Manifestivus world music festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year in Cabot, Vermont, not far from the Canadian border. The festival takes place…

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Music videos

Tunisian Arab Spring Icon Emel Mathlouthi Releases Ma Lkit Music Video

Angel Romero June 3, 2012 No Comments

Tunisian vocalist Emel Mathlouthi has a new video titled ‘Ma Lkit’ directed by Sami Battikh, from her new album titled Kelmti Horra. Mathlouthi is an…

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Events

8 y Más to present A Tribute to Tito Puente in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx

World Music Central News Room June 2, 2012 No Comments

Renowned salsa band 8 y Más is scheduled to perform on Thursday, July 5 at 7:00 pm in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx (New York).…

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