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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.
    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.
    Music videos

    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

Rounder Records Signs Willie Nelson, New Album ‘Country Music’ to Be Released April 2010

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2010 No Comments

Rounder Records announced the signing of American legend, songwriter, actor, and social activist, Willie Nelson. Nelson is the creative genius behind many chart toppers including…

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General News

World Music Conference WOMEX Will Be Headed by a Board of 3 Directors

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2010 No Comments

WOMEX President Christoph Borkowsky announced that WOMEX will be headed by a board of 3 directors from now on, comprised of: Alexander Walter, Director of…

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Mesmerizing Percussion Voyage

Angel Romero January 17, 2010 No Comments

Jerry Leake Cubist (Rhombus Publishing; Jan 1, 2010) The world of percussion has a new wonder named Jerry Leake. His latest album, Cubist, is an…

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Events

Award-winning Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso José Antonio Rodríguez to Perform at New York Flamenco Festival 2010

World Music Central News Room January 16, 2010 No Comments

One of the leading Flamenco guitarists, José Antonio Rodriguez will be performing on Friday, February 19 of 2010 at 8:00 PM at Skirball Center for…

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New Releases

Márta Sebestyén’s I Can See The Gates Of Heaven Released in North America

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2010 No Comments

World Village has released in North America the latest album by renowned Hungarian singer Márta Sebestyén. The record is titled I Can See the Gates…

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Events

Ancient Future’s Matthew Montfort to Perform Scalloped Fretboard Guitar in San Francisco

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2010 No Comments

Guitar virtuoso Matthew Montfort will perform ‘Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar‘ at Peña Pachamama in San Francisco (California) on Sunday, January 17, 2010, 7:30…

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Album reviews

Khan Artists

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2010 No Comments

Brooklyn Qawwali Party Brooklyn Qawwali Party (Brook Martinez Music, 2007) Okay, this CD’s been around for a couple of years, but I got wind of…

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Events

Syrian Diva Mayada El Henawi Will Bring the Golden Era Sounds of Tarab to Abu Dhabi

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2010 No Comments

The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) announced that Syrian diva Mayada El Henawi will sing live in the capital as part of…

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General News

Baaba Maal Video "Dakar Moon" Released

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2010 No Comments

Senegalese world music superstar Baaba Maal unveiled the music video for his latest single “Dakar Moon.” Named for the Senegalese capital city, the song, the…

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Album reviews

Passionate Louisiana Creole Spirit

Angel Romero January 14, 2010 No Comments

Cedric Watson L’Esprit Creole (Valcour Records, 2009) Fiddler, accordionist, composer and vocalist Cedric Watson is the new sensation in southern Louisiana roots music. He was…

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