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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

Honey and Music at The Beeline Festival

World Music Central News Room March 18, 2009 No Comments

A new music festival called The Beeline Festival will be held at the Broad Institute in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA). The event, curated by Christine Southworth…

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Album reviews

Ukulele Powerhouse

Angel Romero March 17, 2009 No Comments

Jake Shimabukuro Live (Hitchhike Records, 2009) Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has taken the venerable small Hawaiian musical instrument to new heights. Shimabukuro is one of…

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General News

Liz Carroll & John Doyle to play for President Obama on St. Patrick’s Day 2009

World Music Central News Room March 16, 2009 No Comments

On March 17, 2009, Liz Carroll & John Doyle are scheduled to perform for President Barack Obama at the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at…

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Interviews

Interview with Blue King Brown’s Frontwoman Natalie Pa’apa’a

TJ Nelson March 15, 2009 No Comments

Coinciding with its 2009 North American tour, World Music Central’s TJ Nelson interviewed Blue King Brown’s frontwoman Natalie Pa’apa’a. Hailing from Australia, Blue King Brow…

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Tour Announcements

Blue King Brown, Australia’s Hottest Urban Roots Export Touring North America with John Brown’s Body

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2009 No Comments

Blue King Brown is touring North America y as part of their Moment of Truth Tour. This is Blue King Brown’s third tour of North…

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Film Reviews

Afro-Cuban Infectious Energy

Angel Romero March 15, 2009 No Comments

Cuban musician and composer Juan de Marcos Gonzalez deserves more credit than he gets. Not only did he put together the renowned Afro-Cuban All Stars,…

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Events

Mama Africa: African Women in Concert in London

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2009 No Comments

Mama Africa 2009 will offer an all too rare opportunity to enjoy world class UK based African female artists in full flow individually and together…

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General News

Musical Workshop Labyrinth Closes Due to Lack of Institutional Support

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2009 No Comments

In a press release, musician Ross Daly announced the closing of the reputable Musical Workshop Labyrinth series of Greek and global musical instrument workshops. "We…

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Tour Announcements

Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars Touring the United States

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2009 No Comments

After half a decade, Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars will bring the best of Cuban music to over forty cities in the United States,…

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New Releases

Alison Brown to Release The Company You Keep

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2009 No Comments

Renowned banjoist Alison Brown, will release a new CD and bonus DVD titled The Company You Keep on April 7, 2009. Included with the first…

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