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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

The American Beauty Project: Celebrating the Music of The Grateful Dead Friday, Oct. 15 at Duke University

World Music Central News Room October 7, 2010 No Comments

The American Beauty Project: A Celebration of Music by The Grateful Dead featuring Americana group Ollabelle and special guests Jim Lauderdale, Catherine Russell, & Aoife…

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Hugh Masekela at Carnegie Hall in October 2010

World Music Central News Room October 7, 2010 No Comments

On October 16, Saturday, at 8 PM the legendary Carnegie Hall welcomes the extraordinary trumpeter-composer and passionate advocate for world music – Hugh Masekela. Over…

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Ravi Shankar and George Harrison Boxed Set to Be Released October 19th

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2010 1 Comment

On October 19th, Dark Horse Records and Rhino Entertainment will release a limited edition deluxe boxed set titled Ravi Shankar George Harrison Collaborations which honors…

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The Essence of Afrocubism

Angel Romero October 6, 2010 No Comments

Afrocubism (World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2010) After many years, the project of bringing together some of the finest Cuban and Malian musicians has become a reality. AfroCubism…

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Folk Rising: New season of rising English folk stars at Cecil Sharp House

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2010 1 Comment

Following the successful spring series of gigs, Folk Rising returns to Cecil Sharp House for a second season with the brightest new folk in the…

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Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen At Edwards Barn

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2010 No Comments

Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen’s At Edwards Barn is a career retrospective, featuring songs from various aspects of their storied careers including such classics as…

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

Angel Romero October 5, 2010 No Comments

Quantum Leap and MVD Visual will release the “America’s Music Legacy” series On DVD on December 7, 2010. The America’s Music Legacy series was recorded…

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Fat Freddy’s Masters the Art of Dub

Angel Romero October 5, 2010 No Comments

Fat Freddy’s Drop Fat Freddy’s Drop Live at Roundhouse London (The Drop, 2010) New Zealand sensation Fat Freddy’s Drop will be touring the United States…

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Sounds from Spain offWOMEX Showcase at WOMEX 2010

World Music Central News Room October 5, 2010 No Comments

Sounds from Spain will present an offWOMEX Showcase at WOMEX 2010 on Thursday, 28 October at offWOMEX (Studio 2) in Copenhagen (Denmark). The artist selection…

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Album reviews

Seu Jorge Loves the Sunshine

Angel Romero October 4, 2010 No Comments

Seu Jorge And Almaz Seu Jorge And Almaz (Now-Again, 2010) Brazilian singer and actor Seu Jorge and his new band Almaz have released this self…

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