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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

Events

Al Di Meola World Sinfonia to Perform at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2011 No Comments

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley will present the Al Di Meola World Sinfonia with Al Di Meola (guitar), Gumbi Ortiz (percussion), Peo…

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Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole’s World

TJ Nelson February 4, 2011 1 Comment

Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole Facing Future (Mountain Apple Company BBCD5901, 1993), Alone in IZ World (Mountain Apple Company BBCD5907, 2001), and Wonderful World (Mountain Apple Company…

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Tour Announcements

Canadian Band De Temps Antan, Spring 2011 Tour

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2011 No Comments

De Temps Antan, the trio of veteran French Canadian roots musicians, will be touring the United States and Canada will in February-April, 2011. “For us,…

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Buena Vista Social Club Begins Colombian Tour

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2011 No Comments

Pinar del Río, Cuba – The famous Buena Vista Social Club will visit Colombia in the first part of a broad program of performances that…

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Events

Los Lobos, Jorma Kaukonen and Mavis Staples Added to Kate Wolf Music Festival

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2011 No Comments

Kate Wolf Music Festival takes place June 24-26, 2011 at beautiful Black Oak Ranch, five miles north of Laytonville, California. Just added to the lineup,…

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Canadian Musician Chris Velan and Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Re-Unite to Record Single

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2011 No Comments

Five years after producing Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars’ debut album, Canadian singer-songwriter recruits the band to record his new single titled Iñez. In 2002,…

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Roots Reggae Musician Andru Branch Records with Reggae Legends

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2011 No Comments

Internationally celebrated roots reggae troubadour Andru Branch has united some of Jamaica’s greatest reggae legends on his new album titled Step Into The Light. Branch…

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Events

KCRW World Festival to Present Big In Japan June 26, 2011

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2011 No Comments

Big In Japan will present Yellow Magic Orchestra, Cibo Matto plus additional artists to be announced at the Hollywood Bowl on June 26, 2011. Big…

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Events

Brazilian Star Bebel Gilberto to Perform at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook 2011

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2011 No Comments

Bebel Gilberto will perform Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Lincoln Center’s Allen Room. As a member of bossa nova royalty – she is the daughter…

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Hossam Ramzy and Phil Thornton Release Egypt Unveiled

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2011 No Comments

Egypt Unveiled (EUCD2316)is the long-awaited latest collaboration between Egypt’s Ambassador of Rhythm Hossam Ramzy and producer / sonic wizard Phil Thornton. Following the huge success…

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