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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

Album reviews

Best of Shubha Mudgal

Madanmohan Rao November 10, 2011 No Comments

Shubha Mudgal The best of Shubha Mudgal (EMI) Shubha Mudgal, well-known Indian singer of Hindustani classical music and thumri, has also successfully branched out into…

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A Giant of Brazilian Music Hermeto Pascoal to Perform at Barbican in London

World Music Central News Room November 10, 2011 No Comments

Hermeto Pascoal, one of Brazil’s most influential musicians is scheduled to perform on 20 November 2011 at 20:00 at Barbican Hall in London. The charismatic…

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Free Flow World Fusion

Angel Romero November 9, 2011 No Comments

Impulse Ensemble Initiation Impulse Ensemble brings together three innovative musicians from the western Massachusetts area. Multi-instrumentalists Tony Vacca, Jim Matus and Derrik Jordan collaborate with…

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Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar

Madanmohan Rao November 8, 2011 No Comments Ancient Futureworld fusion

Matthew Montfort – Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar (Ancient Future) Matthew Montfort, leader of the world fusion group Ancient Future, steps out solo here…

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Roots, Blues, Soul & Jazz at Celtic Connections 2012

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2011 No Comments

Celtic Connections 2012 makes the Louisiana Connection with a night celebrating the rich gospel, blues and roots traditions of the American south. Celtic Connections 2012…

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Tour Announcements

Kiran Ahluwalia to Begin Common Ground United States Tour

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2011 No Comments

Ghazal renovator Kiran Ahluwalia will be on tour with her superb band for the first part of her Common Ground United States Tour, beginning November…

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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 to Perform in Durham at Duke University on April 5, 2012

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2011 No Comments

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 are set to perform on at Duke University’s Page Auditorium in Durham, North Carolina on Thursday, April 5, 2012, at…

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Events

Australian Record Industry Association Awards Announces Further Performers and Presenters

Angel Romero November 6, 2011 No Comments

Australian Record Industry Association Awards (ARIA) announced further performers and presenters and streaming details for the 25th Anniversary ARIA Awards which is set to take…

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Album reviews

Sergio Mendes Colour Collection

Madanmohan Rao November 6, 2011 No Comments

Sergio Mendes Colour Collection (Universal) Sérgio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian musician, has released over three dozen albums blending bossa nova with pop and funk. One of…

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Impressive Folk and World Music Collection Live from the Old Town School of Folk

Angel Romero November 5, 2011 No Comments

During the past five decades, Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk has amassed an impressive collection of live recordings by some of the biggest names…

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