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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

New Releases

Neco Novellas Debut Album New Dawn – Ku Khata Out in the Netherlands and Belgium

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2008

Neco Novellas is the name and the face of a singer-songwriter with immense talent and imposing stage presence. After studying classical guitar and opera singing…

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Events

Michael McDonald Makes Blue Note Debut in March

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2008

World famous rock and soul singer and five-time Grammy winner Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan will make his Blue Note debut…

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New Releases

Dub Qawwali Remixes with Gaudi + Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2008

The Dub Qawwali project, in which electronic explorer Gaudi blends the incomparable vocals of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with Reggae and Dub elements was one…

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Articles

Havana Hip Hoppers for Peace

World Music Central News Room February 29, 2008

By Mike Fuller Havana, Cuba – For over 20 years the Madriguera performance space in Central Havana has promoted tendencies that were of “lesser interests…

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New Releases

Reggae Spirits in the Material World

Angel Romero February 29, 2008

Various Artists Spirits in the Material World, A Reggae Tribute to The Police (Shanachie, 2008) Some of the biggest names in the current reggae scene…

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Obituaries

Flamenco Legend Gaspar de Utrera Dies at 75

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2008

One of Flamenco’s most iconic figures, Gaspar de Utrera, died Tuesday, February 26, in Utrera (Sevilla province). He had been homebound for nearly a year…

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New Releases

The Salvador Santana Band’s Debut Album, SSB, Available Now

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2008

Los Angeles (California), USA –  The Salvador Santana Band (SSB), featuring bandleader, vocalist, composer & keyboardist Salvador Santana, released its debut full-length album SSB on…

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New Releases

Rock Star Michael McDonald Releases New Soul Album

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2008

Superstar singer and songwriter Michael McDonald is readying a new album of classic soul-tinged ‘cover’ songs, titled Soul Speak , which will also include 3…

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New Releases

Erykah’s Badu’s CD New Amerykah Hits Stores

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2008

Erykah Badu has released her fourth studio album New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War.  On Wednesday, Badu released a limited edition Pink/Purple Double Vinyl…

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Events

23rd Jewish Music Festival in San Francisco Bay Area

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2008

The Jewish Music Festival (JMF), now in its 23rd year, will be taking place throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, March 22-30, 2008. The multicultural…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
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  • Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways
  • A Soundtrack Fit for a Sultan: Kamperman’s Prince Achmed Shines Beyond the Screen
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  • Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp
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