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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

New Tango Airs

Angel Romero June 26, 2011 No Comments

Otros Aires Tricota (Galileo, 2010) Buenos Aires neotango band Otros Aires gets better and better with time. Tricota, the band’s third album, continues to blend…

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Events

Irish Pipes Maestro to Perform at 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival

Angel Romero June 26, 2011 No Comments

The legendary Irish piper Paddy Keenan will travel with his trio to Malaysia to perform at the renowned Rainforest World Music Festival. His concert is…

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Events

Tuareg Guitar Sensation Bombino to Perform at Lula Lounge in Toronto

Angel Romero June 25, 2011 No Comments

Tuareg guitarist Bombino is set to perform at Lula Lounge in Toronto (Canada) on July 12th, 2011 – 8:00PM. Omara “Bombino” Moctar, a young North…

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Hailing a Revolutionary Cab out of Africa

Tom Orr June 25, 2011 No Comments

Les Nubians – Nü Revolution (Shanachie, 2011) Malika Zarra – Berber Taxi (Motema Music MTM-60, 2011) There’s a lot of Africa in both of these…

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Events

Inti Illimani Histórico & Eva Ayllón to Perform in Berlin

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2011 No Comments

On June 26th, 2011, Berlin will see on the stage together for the first time: Afro-Peruvian star Eva Ayllón and the legendary Inti Illimani, who…

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Events

British Band Kissmet to Bring Bhangra Rock to 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2011 No Comments

UK band Kissmet is set to perform on Sunday, July 10th at the 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival. Kissmet plays a spellbinding blend of Eastern…

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Awards

National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2011 National Heritage Fellowship Recipients

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2011 No Comments

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today the 2011 NEA National Heritage Fellowship recipients. The award is the United States of America’s highest…

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Music videos

Video of the Week: Morning Happiness by Balinese Musician Agus Teja

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2011 No Comments

The “Morning Happiness” video features one of the greatest artists of Bali, Agus Teja. Mark Kneer produced the video. Agus Teja founded “Gus Teja” World…

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Events

Oud Masters DuOud to Perform at 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2011 No Comments

Oud virtuosos DuOud are set to perform on July … at the 2011 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching (Malaysia). DuOud consists…

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New Releases

Material from Africa 50 Years Of Music Now available as a Limited Vinyl Boxset

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2011 No Comments

After the success of last year’s Africa 50 Years of Music 18 CD boxed set, the producers have released a limited vinyl edition 5LP box…

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