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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

General News

WOMEX 2008 Seeks Official Photographers

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2008

Berlin, Germany – WOMEX 2008, the largest international world music conference, is inviting a new selection of four photographers for this year. To apply, photographers…

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Album reviews

The Teak Project

admin May 2, 2008

The Teak Project (First Hand, 2008) Second generation Indo-Jazz sitar player Jonathan Mayer is the son of Indo-Jazz pioneer John Maye, which maintains the tradition…

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¡Globalquerque! 2008 Confirms First Acts

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2008

¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 4th annual celebration of world music & culture, has announced the first artists confirmed for this year. The festival will be held…

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Film Reviews

Jamming with the Blues Legends

Angel Romero May 2, 2008

Carlos Santana Carlos Santana Plays Blues at Montreux 2004 (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2008) Guitarist Carlos Santana is well known for his eclectic taste. He is…

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Brazilian Festival in NYC with Rosa Passos Quartet

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2008

Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the music and spirit of Brazil with the popular Brazilian singer Rosa Passos on May 23-24, 2008, 7:30pm & 9:30pm.…

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Pacifika, Latin Innovators from Canada in New York

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2008

On Monday, May 5th, S.O.B.’s presents Pacifika, the rapidly rising Latin pop sensation out of Vancouver, Canada. S.O.B.’s has a well-deserved reputation for breaking Latin…

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Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 Hits the Road in Europe and North Africa to Promote New Album, ‘Many Things.’

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2008

Paris, France – Seun Kuti, son of the famous Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and leader of his late father’s band Egypt 80, released his first album Many…

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Creative Musical Consciousness of Tsunami-Hit Lands

TJ Nelson April 30, 2008

Various Artists Laya Project (Earth Sync) In 2004 a gigantic wall of water sailed up streets, stormed through villages and ripped away homes, livelihoods and…

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Film Reviews

Ray Charles’ Creative Excellence

Angel Romero April 30, 2008

Ray Charles played often at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival. Ray Charles – Live At Montreux 1997 shows Charles at his best. The powerful blend…

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Events

UK Indian Vocalist Najma Akhtar and NY Guitarist Gary Lucas Will Be Performing Together

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2008 Gary LucasNajma

For the first time, Najma Akhtar and Gary Lucas will be performing on May 3rd at Joe’s Pub in New York City all new material…

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