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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

New Releases

The Rough Guide To Flamenco Dance

World Music Central News Room September 4, 2010 No Comments

The Rough Guide series to the passionate world of flamenco with The Rough Guide To Flamenco Dance (RGNET1248CD). A potent tradition, flamenco is the ultimate…

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New Releases

Adrienne Cooper Releases Enchanted: A New Generation of Yiddishsong

Angel Romero September 3, 2010 No Comments

Adrienne Cooper has a new CD titled Enchanted: A New Generation of Yiddishsong. With “Enchanted,” Cooper has launched an exploration of the emotional and textural…

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Album reviews

Superb Flamenco Airs

Angel Romero September 3, 2010 No Comments SonAires De La Frontera

SonAires de la Frontera Moroneando (Bujio BJ-206, 2010) SonAires de la Frontera is the reincarnation of the critically acclaimed Andalusian band son de la Frontera.…

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Events

Dervish to Perform Live Pub Concert Webcast October 8th, 2010

World Music Central News Room September 3, 2010 No Comments

Dervish, one of the greatest traditional Irish bands, will be performing a ground breaking pub concert for all the world to take part in via…

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Brazilian Revelation Luísa Maita to tour North America in November

World Music Central News Room September 2, 2010 No Comments

Brazilian singer Luísa Maita will tour the United States of America, Canada and Mexico this November. The tour, which starts on November 3rd in New…

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General News

The GondwanaSound Report, September 2, 2010

World Music Central News Room September 2, 2010 No Comments

Jill Turner reports: Andy Kershaw returns to broadcasting to tie in with the Radio One series on lost worlds and has an enviable gig travelling…

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Album reviews

Memorable Dulce

Angel Romero September 2, 2010 1 Comment

Dulce Pontes – Momentos (Galileo Music GMC038, 2010) Dulce Pontes is one of Portugal’s most influential singers, who is extremely popular in neighboring Spain. Even…

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General News

Music Freedom Day 2011 Scheduled for March 3, 2011

World Music Central News Room September 2, 2010 No Comments

Music Freedom Day celebrates freedom of musical expression worldwide. The date chosen for the 2011 celebration is March 3rd. Music freedom advocate Freemuse invites musicians,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Rounder Records To Release 4 CD Boxed Set ‘The Rounder Records Story’

World Music Central News Room September 1, 2010 No Comments Bluegrassblues

On October 12, Rounder Records will release The Rounder Records Story, a 4 CD box set that includes 87 songs (see complete list below) selected…

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Album reviews

Balkan Versatility

Angel Romero September 1, 2010 No Comments

Various Artists Balkan Grooves (Eastblok Music EBM 016CD2010) In recent years, Berlin has become the gateway to the music of the Balkans and other parts…

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