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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

Album reviews

The Prism of the Kings of the Tsugaru Shamisen

Angel Romero May 23, 2009 No Comments Japanese musicTsugaru-ShamisenYoshida Brothers

Yoshida Brothers – Prism (Domo, 2009) Japan’s Yoshida Brothers have become very popular in their native Japan and abroad because of their fiery performances on…

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Gracious Spirit of the Ethiopian Soul

TJ Nelson May 22, 2009 1 Comment

  Invisible System – Punt – Made In Ethiopia (Harper Diabate Records, 2009) How an aid worker, who spent eight years in Mali and Ethiopia,…

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Mariachi Real De San Diego’s Songs of Old Mexico

Patricia Herlevi May 22, 2009 No Comments mariachiMariachi Real De San DiegoMexican music

Mariachi Real De San Diego – Mariachi Classics (Mardi Gras Records, 2009) Last March I taught a Latin music appreciation class in Bellingham, Washington. The…

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When the Eagle Flies

Tom Orr May 21, 2009 No Comments

Mamer – Eagle (Real World USCDRW165, 2009) This hypnotic little daydream of a CD is going to be a revelation for anyone who believes they…

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Events

Kings Place East Meets West Festival in London

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2009 No Comments

A unique celebration of Indian music and its influence on the west, featuring several of the world’s leading Indian musicians coupled with two of the…

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Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 Will See an Array of Top Global Talent

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2009 No Comments

  With a record number of more than 22,000 revelers attending last year’s Rainforest World Music Festival, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is working very hard…

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Rupee Will Bring His Soca Hits to New York City on Memorial Day Weekend

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2009 No Comments

Barbadian Soca star Rupee is ready for his highly-anticipated return to New York City this Memorial weekend. Currently performing in the United States with recent…

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New CDs and digital releases

American outernational deejay Nickodemus Returns with “Sun People”

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2009 No Comments

Global electronica wizard Nickodemus returns with his second solo album, Sun People on ESL Music. Inspired by the big fireball in the sky, Sun People…

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Tour Announcements

Goran Bregovic and the Weddings and Funerals Orchestra Will Tour North America in June 2009

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2009 No Comments

Renowned Balkan musician Goran Bregovic and the Weddings and Funerals Orchestra will begin a multi-city tour of North America in June 2009. Goran Bregovic is…

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New Releases

Balkan Star Goran Bregovic and His Wedding & Funeral Band Release Alkohol in North America

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2009 No Comments

Alkohol is the title of the first Goran Bregovic album to be released in North America. Goran Bregovic is one of the most internationally renowned…

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