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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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  • 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”

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  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

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Album reviews

Flamenco Memories of Mentidero Square

Angel Romero July 12, 2009 No Comments

Sergio Monroy Chicuco (Bujío, 2008) Until the 1980s, the primary soloists in the world of flamenco music were singers and guitarists. Keyboardists such as Chick…

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The Lady of Guadalupe & The Miracles of Roses

Patricia Herlevi July 12, 2009 No Comments James DeMarsR. Carlos Nakai

James DeMars – Guadalupe, Our Lady of The Roses – Guadalupe, Nuestra Señora de las Rosas (Canyon Records, 2008) Opera, oratorio and music for mass…

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The Company She Keeps

Angel Romero July 11, 2009 No Comments

Alison Brown The Company You Keep (Compass Records, 2009) Alison Brown is a remarkable artist. She is a gifted musician and also a visionary entrepreneur,…

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Events

Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 Concludes Today

World Music Central News Room July 11, 2009 No Comments

Sunday, July 12, marks the last day of concerts at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 in Sarawak (Malaysia). The line-up for today includes the…

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July 11 Concerts at Rainforest World Music Festival 2009

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2009 No Comments

Saturday, July 11, concerts at Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 include extraordinary world music acts Asika (Malaysia), Lan-e Tuyang (Malaysia), Oudaden (Morocco), Jeff and…

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Mesmerizing Fiddle Dreams

Angel Romero July 10, 2009 No Comments

Anna Schaad Dream Within a Dream (Raven Fiddle Productions, 2009) Virtuoso fiddler Anna Schaad embraces the charm and beauty of electronic music on her latest…

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Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 Begins Today

World Music Central News Room July 9, 2009 No Comments

The 12th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak Cultural Village (Sarawak, Malaysia) begins today. The fascinating program of global music for July…

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¡Localquerque! to Bring World Music to the 2009 New Mexico State Fair

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2009 No Comments

¡Globalquerque! will present ¡Localquerque! on September 20. ¡Localquerque! is a festival of World Music at the 2009 New Mexico State Fair! Localquerque! will feature some…

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Lincoln Center Festival 2009 Will Present Afro Blues for the 21st Century

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2009 No Comments

Lincoln Center Festival 09 will present Afro Blues for the 21st Century on July 21, a concert that showcases artists whose forward-sounding, 21st century sound…

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Rocky Dawuni and Buika Kick Off Grand Performances World Music Weekend in Los Angeles

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2009 No Comments

Afro-Spanish sensation Buika and rising Ghanaian star Rocky Dawuni will perform at Grand Performances World Music Weekend in Los Angeles. On Friday, July 10th at…

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