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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

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Hazmat Modine Releases Animated Video Directed by Mattias Gordon

World Music Central News Room May 5, 2012 No Comments

New York cross-cultural band Hazmat Modine has a new music video of the song Mockingbird” from the 2011 album Cicada. The video was made by…

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Chinese Hua Xia Chamber Ensemble to Perform at Alice Tully Hall in New York

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2012 No Comments

The Chinese Hua Xia Chamber Ensemble (pronounced hwa sha) will make its Lincoln Center Debut at Alice Tully Hall on Monday, May 7th at 7:30…

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Awards

Indian Musician Dilpreet Bhatia Wins International Songwriting Competition 2011

World Music Central News Room May 3, 2012 No Comments

The song ‘Tere Bin Dil’ by Indian musician and technologist Dilpreet Bhatia won the First Place in the World Music category at the 2011 International…

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The Giant Banjos of Lubumbashi

Angel Romero May 3, 2012 No Comments

Various Artists The Karindula Sessions – Tradi modern Sounds from Southeast Congo (Crammed Discs CRAW 70, 2011) The Karindula Sessions introduces a new African style…

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Bansuri master Rupak Kulkarni and Mandolin Virtuoso Snehasish Mozumder To Perform in Philadelphia

World Music Central News Room May 3, 2012 No Comments

Bansuri flute master Rupak Kulkarni and mandolinist Snehasish Mozumder are set to perform at Crossroads Music in Philadelphia on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 7:30…

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Kiran Ahluwalia Wins Indie Acoustic Project World Music Award

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2012 No Comments

Respected Indo-Canadian musician Kiran Ahluwalia won the World Music category at the “Best CDs of 2011” Indie Acoustic Project awards. The winners in each of…

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Living Colurs

Madanmohan Rao May 2, 2012 No Comments

Nadaka Living Colurs (Rain Tree Records) Quebec-born multi-instrumentalist Nadaka has spent over three decades in India, particularly in Auroville. In this fine fusion album he…

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Events

Flamenco and Classical Guitar at Triangle Guitar Society Benefit Concert 2012

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2012 No Comments

The Triangle Guitar Society (TGS), based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina, will hold its 2012 benefit concert on May 12th. The TGS…

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Awards

Saharawi Singer Aziza Brahim Wins Spanish Film Award

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2012 No Comments

Aziza Brahim, one of the leading vocalists from the Western Sahara has received a Biznaga de Plata award for Best Original Soundtrack for the movie…

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Album reviews

Folila

Angel Romero May 1, 2012 No Comments

Amadou + Mariam Folila (Nonesuch, 2012) Folila is the eagerly anticipated new studio album by one of Africa’s most famous musical couples, Amadou & Mariam.…

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