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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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  • Album reviews

    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

Conferences

WOMEX 2011 Calling World Music Filmmakers

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2011 No Comments

WOMEX’s long-time partner for the Film Screenings IMZ, the International Music + Media Centre in Vienna, asks all world music-related filmmakers to propose their recent…

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Events

Festival International de Louisiane Announces 2011 Program

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2011 No Comments

Festival International de Louisiane will celebrate 25 years of music, art, and cuisine in 2011. This year’s line-up includes world music, blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Latin…

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New Releases

Peter Buffett to Release USB Album Featuring World Music Collaborations

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2011 No Comments

Award-Winning composer, philanthropist, and author, Peter Buffett will be releasing, on USB only, Running Blind, an album that will come pre-loaded with audiophile quality tracks,…

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Events

Irish Music Masters Buílle with John Doyle to Perform in Philadelphia

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2011 No Comments

On Wednesday, February 23, Philadelphia’s Crossroads Music presents renowned Irish band Buílle, with John Doyle, probably the finest guitarist performing Irish traditional music today. The…

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Tour Announcements

Group Doueh Announces European Tour

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2011 No Comments

Group Doueh will be returning to Europe in May 2011. Buoyed by an early invite to play at Animal Collective’s All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP), the…

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Conferences

WOMEX 2011 Call for Conference Speakers

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2011 No Comments

World music conference WOMEX 2011, which will be held in Copenhagen this year, is currently accepting proposals for world music conferences. WOMEX 2011 will be…

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Events

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club at London’s La Linea 2011 Festival

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2011 No Comments

Following a series of hugely successful performances in recent years, the twelve-piece Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club which features a number of Buena Vista Social…

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Events

A. J. Racy to Perform At Alwan for the Arts Festival of Sacred Music

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2011 No Comments A. J. RacyTurkish music

In his long-awaited Alwan debut, the gifted and versatile Dr. Ali Jihad Racy of Lebanon will give a solo performance Saturday, February 19th in a…

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Articles

A Call for the Protest Song

TJ Nelson February 16, 2011 2 Comments

I attended to my first anti-war march when I was three years old. Okay, I was in a stroller and was, technically, pushed. I’ve attended…

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General News

Live From NY: Una Noche De Musica Canceled Due to Visa Problems

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2011 No Comments

Live From NY: An Evening Of Music/Una Noche De Musica was canceled due to difficulties regarding the reception of the visas required to travel to…

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