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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 Films

The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live Released on DVD & Blu-Ray

World Music Central News Room May 28, 2012 No Comments

The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live (Sony Masterworks) on DVD and Blu-Ray featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma, fiddler Stuart Duncan, bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolinist Chris Thile…

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Events

Roskilde Festival Announces Acts for its World Music Gloria Stage

Angel Romero May 28, 2012 No Comments

Roskilde Festival’s smallest venue, the intimate Gloria stage is set to present a stimulating schedule of enthralling music from Africa, The Caribbean and Eastern Europe.…

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World Music for Playtime

Angel Romero May 28, 2012 No Comments

Various Artists The Rough Guide to World Playtime (Rough Guide, RGNET1256, 2011) World Playtime is a perfect opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful songs…

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Events

Dominican Salsa Star José Alberto El Canario” to Perform at St. Mary’s Park in The Bronx

World Music Central News Room May 26, 2012 No Comments

Salsa singer José Alberto El Canario” is set to perform on Tuesday, July 3 at 7:00pm in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx (New York). José…

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Finely Crafted Ladino Songs

Angel Romero May 25, 2012 No Comments

Sarah Aroeste Gracia (Aroeste Music, 2012) Sarah Aroeste is another name to add to the increasing number of female Sephardic music singers. The American vocalist…

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Foggy Mountain Special: A Bluegrass Tribute To Earl Scruggs to Be Released June 5

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2012 No Comments

Over a period of two years, many of the best banjo players in bluegrass got together in Nashville (Tennessee) to record Foggy Mountain Special: A…

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Music From Kevin Costner TV Series Hatfields & McCoys Now Available

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2012 1 Comment

The album “Famous For Killing Each Other: Music From and Inspired by Hatfields & McCoys” (Madison Gate Records) is now available. The recording, written and…

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Events

Clearwater Festival 2012 to Feature Folk, Bluegrass and World Music Acts

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2012 No Comments

Music and environmental festival Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival (The Clearwater Festival) will take place on June 16 & 17, 2010. Over the weekend, hundreds…

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Events

Spanish Vocalist Lara Bello to Present New CD Primero Amarillo Después Malva in New York

World Music Central News Room May 24, 2012 No Comments

Spanish world music singer and composer Lara Bello is set to perform on Thursday, May 24 at 19:00 (7:15 pm) at DROM New York City.…

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Album reviews

New Congo Classics

Tom Orr May 23, 2012 No Comments

Modogo & Sam Black Bazar (Lusafrica 562982, 2012) The idea of bringing Congolese rumba back to its roots isn’t a new one, but it’s one…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
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  • Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways
  • A Soundtrack Fit for a Sultan: Kamperman’s Prince Achmed Shines Beyond the Screen
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  • Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp
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