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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

General News

Kamerunga Releases Video with Highlights from 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival

World Music Central News Room December 12, 2011 No Comments

Australian contemporary folk band Kamerunga has released a music video with highlights from their performance earlier this year at the 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival…

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Album reviews

Tuareg Up-and-Comers

Tom Orr December 11, 2011 No Comments

Tamikrest Toumastin (Glitterhouse Records GRCD 721, 2011) Mali’s Tamikrest do not avoid comparisons to Tinariwen. When they formed in 2006, they’d already listened extensively to…

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Events

West African Music Festival Sur Le Niger 2012 Program Announced

World Music Central News Room December 10, 2011 No Comments

Organizers of the renowned Festival on the Niger (Festival Sur Le Niger) announced the program for the 2012 edition. The festival takes place in Segou…

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Album reviews

Jazz Meets Blues meets Bluegrass

Angel Romero December 10, 2011 No Comments

Andy Statman Old Brooklyn (Shefa Records Horn 3004/5, 2011) New York musician Andy Statman has a new double album that showcases his talent as an…

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General News

Rock Star Manu Chao Protests Anti-Immigration Laws In New Video From Tent City Jail in Arizona

World Music Central News Room December 9, 2011 No Comments

In September 2011, international French-Spanish music star Manu Chao ended his United States tour with a free concert in Arizona in collaboration with the National…

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Events

Collaborative Shows at Celtic Connections 2012

World Music Central News Room December 8, 2011 No Comments

Celtic Connections’ famous spirit of camaraderie will once again bring together in 2012 high profile artists from the worlds of folk, roots and rock for…

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Album reviews

Hawaiian Music Masters Join The Descendants

Angel Romero December 7, 2011 No Comments

Various Artists Music from the motion picture The Descendants (Sony Masterworks, 2011) The Descendants is the new movie featuring George Clooney. The film takes place…

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Awards

Canadian Folk Music Awards 2011 Announced

World Music Central News Room December 7, 2011 No Comments

The winners of the 7th Annual Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs) were announced on Sunday, December 4th at Toronto’s Isabel Bader Theatre. World music powerhouse…

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Free Dub Colossus Download Every Monday

World Music Central News Room December 7, 2011 No Comments

Dub Colossus: The Ezana Stone Sessions This week – Real World and Dub Colossus launch The Ezana Stone Sessions – a ten week free track…

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Events

Willie Nelson & Family to Perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall in March 2012

Angel Romero December 6, 2011 No Comments

Willie Nelson, American country singer-songwriter, actor and activist, makes his debut appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall with a one-night-only Willie Nelson & Family concert…

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