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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.
    Music videos

    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

Interviews

Adelaide International Guitar Festival adds another string to its bow

Tony Hillier September 7, 2010 No Comments

When it comes to music festivals, Adelaide has certainly stolen a march over the rest of Australia. The City of Churches added another string to…

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Events

India Calling! at Chicago World Music Festival 2010

World Music Central News Room September 7, 2010 No Comments

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Incredible India, celebrates the arts and culture of India at India Calling!, a free three-day festival…

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New Films

Colombia’s Aterciopelados release “Bandera” Animated Video

World Music Central News Room September 7, 2010 No Comments

Colombian music icons Aterciopelados have launched the animated video for their immigrant anthem “Bandera” off the GRAMMY-nominated album ‘Rio.’ The song was originally inspired by…

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Album reviews

Yet Extraordinary Dogs

Angel Romero September 6, 2010 No Comments

Old Blind Dogs Wherever Yet May Be (Compass Records COM 4542, 2010) Scotland’s Old Blind Dogs have released Wherever Yet May Be this month. Old…

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Events

Black Sea Roma Festival 2010 in New York City

World Music Central News Room September 6, 2010 No Comments

The New York World Festival closes Sunday, September 26 with the exhilarating program of the Black Sea Roma Festival, featuring the U.S. debut of Mahala…

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Events

SonAires de la Frontera CD Release Concert in Madrid

World Music Central News Room September 6, 2010 No Comments Paco De AmparoSonAires De La Frontera

One of the hottest bands form southern Spain will be making their debut at Madrid’s iconic Galileo Galilei music club. SonAires de la Frontera, led…

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New CDs and digital releases

World Music Trendsetters Afro Celt Sound System Release Anthology Titled Capture

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2010 No Comments

Afro Celt Sound System return with Capture, a career-spanning double CD, released by Real World on the 6th of September. Cherry-picked from the collective’s five…

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New Books

New Book Celebrates Legendary Guitarist Doc Watson

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2010 No Comments Doc Watson

Blooming Twig Books has just released “Blind But Now I See,” a no-holds barred biography of the legendary guitarist’s life and career. Written by Dr.…

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Tour Announcements

Manu Chao Confirmed for October Tour 2010 From Japan To U.S.

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2010 1 Comment

Franco-Spanish musician Manu Chao has announced a highly-anticipated return to the United States, with special trio shows announced from Seattle down to Los Angeles for…

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Album reviews

The Beats of El Hierro’s Biosphere

Angel Romero September 4, 2010 No Comments

Torsten De Winkel Bimbache Jazz Y Raices – La Condicion Humana (Esc Records ESC03718-2, 2008) In 2008 German guitar virtuoso and environmental activist Torsten De…

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