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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 CDs and digital releases

Singer-Songwriter Kami Thompson Releases Love Lies

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2012 No Comments

Emerging British singer-songwriter Kami Thompson has released her debut album titled Love Lies (Warner Music / Naxos). Her music blends British folk-rock, Americana and pop.…

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Amsterdam Klezmer Band Announces the Release of New Album Titled Mokum

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2012 No Comments

Amsterdam Klezmer Band announced this week the March 2012 release of a new album titled Mokum. The live album celebrates the 15th birthday with 16…

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Events

New Sounds of Spain at Flamenco Festival 2012 in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2012 No Comments

Flamenco Festival 2012 will bring to New York City some of Spain’s most creative and charismatics artists in a 3-night series titled Flamenco & Beyond.…

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Caetano Veloso and David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall

TJ Nelson February 10, 2012 No Comments

Caetano Veloso and David Byrne Caetano Veloso and David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall (Nonesuch, 2012) A long time in coming Caetano Veloso and David…

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Events

Cheza! Festival of African Music to Present South African Master Hugh Masekela

World Music Central News Room February 10, 2012 No Comments

South African trumpet and vocal superstar Hugh Masekela will headline the inaugural Alternate Routes Cheza! Festival of African Music at New Jersey Performing Arts Center…

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Obituaries

Salsa Master Jimmy Sabater Dies at 76

Les Moncada February 9, 2012 5 Comments

Jaime Sabater Sr., better known as Jimmy Sabater died in New York City on February 8th, 2012. Jimmy Sabater was a legendary Latin music vocalist…

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New Films

Morocco Fantasia

Angel Romero February 9, 2012 1 Comment

Al Di Meola Morocco Fantasia (inakustic, 2012) Morocco Fantasia is an excellent opportunity to watch and listen to one of the finest American guitarists. The…

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Events

Svanubhava Festival to Be Held at Srimathi Indira Gandhi College on February 24th

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2012 No Comments

Svanubhava (Sanskrit for ‘an experience’) is a cultural movement in celebration of Indian art that exposes students to various Indian art forms. It is a…

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General News

Chinese Folk-Rock Band Shanren Uses Crowdfunding To Connect With Fans During North American Tour

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2012 No Comments

Indie folk band Shanren is using crowdfunding launchpad RocketHub to offer a personal experience for both audiences and fans of the band on their first…

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Events

Terakaft and Boubacar Traoré to Perform at Roskilde Festival 2012

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2012 No Comments

Denmark’s Roskilde Festival has added world music acts Terakaft and Boubacar Traoré to its 2012 lineup. Terakaft from Mali plays hypnotic desert rock full of…

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