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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.
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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

Renowned Actor and Comedian Steve Martin Performing with Steep Canyon Rangers

World Music Central News Room August 29, 2009 No Comments

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, iconic comedian, actor, author and songwriter Steve Martin makes a very special appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall to perform…

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Tour Announcements

Cuban Soul Rock Sensation Alex Cuba Will Begin United States Tour in September 2009

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2009 No Comments

Cuban guitarist, singer, and songwriter Alex Cuba, who came into his musical own in the Canadian north and whose Cuban soul rock power trio flies…

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New Releases

The Rough Guide To Brazilian Lounge

World Music Central News Room August 19, 2009 No Comments

The Rough Guide series ventures into the territory of Brazilian Lounge music, featuring: João Donato, Joyce, Marcelo D2, Marissa, Valeria Sattamini, Anna Luisa Feat Rodrigo…

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Events

King Masco to Bring the Best of African Dance Music to London

World Music Central News Room August 19, 2009 No Comments

WOm@ TT will present Sierra Leone-born King Masco with his band and dancers. the concert will take place Saturday 22 August  at The Tabernacle, Powis…

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Sweet Honey in the Rock to perform Free Concert at Duke

World Music Central News Room August 19, 2009 No Comments

Renowned a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock will perform Sunday, August 30, at 4 pm at the Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina.…

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Album reviews

Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae

Angel Romero August 19, 2009 No Comments

Various Artists Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae (Moll-Selekta, 2009) The idea of a Buena Vista Social Club-style reunion of reggae legends is so screamingly obvious,…

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New Releases

Czech Folk Rockers Cankisou Releases Borrega Video

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2009 No Comments

Czech band Cankisou have released their third video from the CD Le la (2008, Indies Scope Records). This time it is an animated video called…

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Tour Announcements

Berlin Global Music Blenders 17 Hippies Present U.S. Tour and New Album

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2009 No Comments

Germany’s quirkiest acoustic export 17 Hippies embrace all the planet’s unexpected juxtapositions on their new album El Dorado is not on the other side of…

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New Releases

Folk Music Explorers Väsen Take Swedish String Music Global

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2009 No Comments Väsen

Vasen Street(NorthSide), the new recording by Swedish contemporary folk music band Väsen is out today in North America. Väsen Street is a playful global byway…

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Album reviews

Khaled’s Electrifying Vibrancy

TJ Nelson August 18, 2009 No Comments

Khaled Liberté (Wrasse Records) Khaled, the King of Raï, is back with an emotional explosive collection of songs. Liberté, set for release on August 25…

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