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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

General News

Kong Audio releases the ChineeLiuQin VSTi plugin, The Willow Mandolin from China

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2010 No Comments

Kong Audio has released the latest VSTi plugin, ChineeLiuQin, as the 14th addition to the Chinee Series. The LiuQin is a grassroot folk instrument which…

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Album reviews

African Bulerias

Angel Romero November 2, 2010 No Comments

JJ Band Bulerias Africanas (2009) Bulerias Africanas is the third album by virtuoso Madrid-based Spanish electric bassist Jose Juan Martinez and his band called JJ…

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Awards

World Music Supergroup Djan Djan Wins Australian ARIA Award

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2010 No Comments

World music supergroup Djan Djan is the winner of the 2010 ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Award in the category of Best World Music Album…

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Awards

fRoots receives Womex 2010 Award, Recognizing the Vital Role of Independent print media

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2010 No Comments

Yesterday afternoon in Copenhagen, fRoots magazine’s founding editor Ian Anderson was honored to receive the 2010 Womex Award For Professional Excellence, presented to him by…

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Events

John McLaughlin returns to New York’s Town Hall with the 4th Dimension

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2010 1 Comment

On Saturday, November 13 at 8:00 pm John McLaughlin returns to New York’s Town Hall. John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension includes: Gary Husband on…

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General News

Intense World Music Networking and Showcasing at WOMEX 2010 in Copenhagen

World Music Central News Room October 31, 2010 No Comments

The 16th edition of WOMEX closed today, Sunday, 31 October, after five full days of intense networking and global music. Held in Copenhagen, Denmark, for…

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New CDs and digital releases

Angola Soundtrack Reveals The Unique Sound of Luanda 1965-1976

World Music Central News Room October 31, 2010 1 Comment

For its ninth release, Analog Africa unearths musical gems from Angola, the former Portuguese colony in south central Africa. The compilation ‘Angola Soundtrack‘ includes tracks…

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Album reviews

Explosive King Sunny Ade

Angel Romero October 30, 2010 No Comments

King Sunny Ade Bábá mo Túndé (Mesa/IndigeDisc 2147, 2010) Nigerian musician King Sunny Ade is a legend in his country. For decades he has been…

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New Films

America’s Music Legacy: Blues to Be Released on DVD December 7 of 2010

World Music Central News Room October 29, 2010 No Comments

Quantum Leap and MVD Visual will release America’s Music Legacy: Blues on DVD as part of the “America’s Music Legacy” series on December 7, 2010.…

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Film Reviews

Raga: A Film Journey into the Soul of India

Angel Romero October 28, 2010 No Comments

One of the great music documentaries of the 1970s is now available on a remastered DVD. Raga: A Film Journey into the Soul of India…

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