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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

Events

Rock & Mexican roots music from Grammy Award Winners Café Tacuba at Barbican

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2008

London, UK – Café Tacuba + Forro in the Dark will perform 3 May 2008 at 19:30 at Barbican. With its sizzling mix of rock,…

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Awards

Trans-Global Underground Spring 08: Winners of The Club Global Category in the BBC World Music Awards

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2008

TransGlobal Underground’s award in the Club Global Category of the BBC World Music Awards comes during one of their busiest periods ever. At the time…

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Album reviews

Peruvian Pursuits

Tom Orr April 24, 2008

Peru Negro – Zamba Malató (Times Square Records TSQ-CD-9066, 2008) Chicha Libre – ¡Sonido Amazónico! (Barbes Records BROO17, 2008) There’s nothing wrong with pan flutes,…

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General News

Namgyal Lhamo, Tibet Under the Skin

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2008 Tibetan music

As the struggle for a Free Tibet continues, Netherlands based Tibetan singer Namgyal Lhamo has pushed the cause to the forefront of the artistic community…

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Album reviews

Opening Flamenco’s Doors

Angel Romero April 24, 2008

Raphael Brunn Flamenco Quintet Puertas Abiertas (independent, 2007) New York-based guitarist Raphael Brunn plays Flamenco Spanish-style. While many US-based guitarists who claim to play Flamenco…

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Events

Folk and World Music at Glasgow’s Concert Halls this Spring

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2008

Glasgow’s Concert Halls will host a wealth of folk and world music over the next few months, including a series of performances by a top…

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Tour Announcements

Renowned Bulgarian Choir Le Mystère de Voix Bulgares Tours Their Unrivaled Rhythmic Dissonance Across North America

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2008

The popular Bulgarian choir Le Mystère de Voix Bulgares will be touring tbe United States and Canada May 8 – June 1 for their eighth…

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Events

Habib Koité & Bamada will perform at the Lake Eden Arts Festival in Black Mountain, North Carolina

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2008

Malian guitarist Habib Koité and his band Bamada return to North America this spring with an 11-city tour, marking the first opportunity for this legendary…

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Events

Brazilian Festival in NYC with Ivan Lins & Trio da Paz with New York Voices

World Music Central News Room April 20, 2008

Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the music and spirit of Brazil with the popular Brazilian music icon, singer-songwriter, composer and pianist Ivan Lins and Trio…

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Album reviews

Opening the Curtain

Angel Romero April 20, 2008

Csurgó Zenekar – Folk Music From Hungary (ARC Music, 2008) Folk Dance Ensemble Vila – Music of Serbia (ARC Music, 2008) Csurgó Zenekar has researched…

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