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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

International Guitar Night to Perform in Philadelphia in January 2011

World Music Central News Room January 10, 2011 No Comments

On Wednesday, January 12, Philadelphia’s Crossroads Music presents International Guitar Night with Clive Carroll (UK), Alexandre Gismonti (Brazil), Pino Forastiere (Italy) and Brian Gore (United…

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Indonesian Fusion Explorations

Angel Romero January 9, 2011 No Comments

Tohpati Ethnomission Save the Planet (MoonJune, 2010) Tohpati Ethnomission is an environmentally conscious musical project developed by Indonesian guitarist Tohpati. He is a member of…

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Welsh Band Mabon with Lorne MacDougall at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2011 No Comments

Performing largely original material infused by diverse musical traditions, the Welsh-based six-piece Mabon will be playing January 15th at 7:30pm at Òran Mór Òran Mór.…

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Film Reviews

Bach Recreated by His Modern Friends

Angel Romero January 8, 2011 No Comments

Bach & Friends is a two DVD set that contains a two-hour documentary about Johann Sebastian Bach and his musical legacy and an additional bonus…

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Events

Tim Eriksen Will Present American Shape Note Singing at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 8, 2011 1 Comment

Tim Eriksen will be performing shape-note music on Saturday, January 15th at 7:30pm at St. Andrew’s in the Square. As featured in the Oscar-winning movie…

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General News

Aurelio Martinez to Perform at globalFEST 2011

World Music Central News Room January 8, 2011 No Comments

Honduran Garifuna musician Aurelio Martinez will be showcasing at globalFEST 2011 on January 9 at Webster Hall., replacing Creole Choir of Cuba, who ran into…

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Creole Choir of Cuba Showcase at globalFEST Canceled Due to Visa Requirements

Angel Romero January 8, 2011 No Comments

globalFEST announced the cancellation of the Creole Choir of Cuba showcase at world music festival globalFEST 2011 due to delays caused by the enhanced security…

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Events

Fiddlers’ Bid with Special Guests and The Quebe Sisters Band at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2011 No Comments

Scottish band Fiddlers’ Bid will be performing Sat 15 January, 7:30pm at Celtic Connections 2011. There won’t be many bands this youthful celebrating 20 years…

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Tour Announcements

Renowned Celtic Band Battlefield Band Heads to Hawaii

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2011 No Comments

Renowned Scottish group Battlefield Band will be touring Hawaii this month and they will be presenting matetrial from their upcoming album. For the first time…

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Events

Rhythm of Rajasthan to Showcase at globalFEST 2011

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2011 No Comments

Indian ensemble Rhythm of Rajasthan will be performing at globalFEST 2011 at New York City’s Webster Hall (125 E. 11th St.) on January 9. Hailing…

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