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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

Radio Tarifa’s Benjamín Escoriza Brings Flamenco and Global Beats to Colonial Norte Madrid

World Music Central News Room March 5, 2008

Renowned Spanish musician Benjamín Escoriza will be performing Saturday, March 8 at Colonial club in Madrid. Talking about Benjamín Escoriza implies unavoidably mentioning  Radio Tarifa,…

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Obituaries

Spanish Folk Singer Maria Dolors Laffitte Dies at 59

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2008

Maria Dolors Laffitte, a leading figure in Catalan and Occitan folk music, died February 15 at Hospital Josep Trueta in Girona (Spain). She was 59.…

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Events

The 8th Annual Rocky Dawuni’s Independence Splash 2008

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2008

Accra, Ghana – Africa Live!, in association with the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly will present the 8th Annual “Rocky Dawuni’s Independence Splash 2008” at Tamale Sports…

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Album reviews

Delectable Songs From A Persian Garden

Angel Romero March 4, 2008

Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat Songs From A Persian Garden (KKV/Valley Entertainment, 2007) Songs From A Persian Garden features a delectable collection of contemporary Persian world…

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General News

Music Freedom Day 2008 Is Celebrated Today

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2008

Musicians and broadcasters will participate Monday 3 March 2008 in world-wide will focus on music censorship. Death threats in Yemen, murder cases in Mexico, new…

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Awards

Exiled African Reggae Star Tiken Jah Fakoly first Freemuse Award winner

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2008

Oslo, Norway – The first Freemuse Award will be given to Tiken Jah Fakoly from Ivory coast. This is announced at the Nobel Peace Centre…

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Album reviews

Saharan Intersections

TJ Nelson March 3, 2008

Etran Finatawa Desert Crossroads (Riverboat Records, 2008) As world music fans, you might have noticed something in the air or perhaps a subtle shift in…

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New Releases

Eagerly-anticipated Bluegrass Debut by Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2008 BluegrassDarrin VincentJamie Dailey

The most eagerly-anticipated bluegrass debut in recent memory, Dailey & Vincent introduces a powerful new ensemble steeped in bluegrass and country music traditions, but blessed…

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Obituaries

Raymond Kane Dies at 82

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2008

Slack key guitarist Raymond Kane, winner of a 1987 National Endowment for the Arts Folk Heritage Fellowships, died February 27. Kane, who was 82, had been…

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Tour Announcements

A Mystical Journey Concert Tour

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2008

A Mystical Journey: Sufi Music and other Expressions of Devotion from the Muslim World, premieres in Los Angeles on March 8th, 2008 with subsequent performances…

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