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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

The Singing Tree and North American Acts on Tuesday January 29 at Celtic Connections 2008

Angel Romero January 28, 2008

An impressive collective of musicians called The Singing Tree will perform Tuesday January 29 at Celtic Connections 2008.  The Singing Tree was conceived and devised…

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New Films

Zoë Conway has recently released her first DVD ‘Zoë Conway Live’

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2008

Ireland – Zoe Conway who is widely recognized as one of Ireland’s most gifted young fiddle players has recently released her first DVD ‘Zoë Conway…

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New Releases

AIT Records Releases The Ethiopian Millennium Collection, a Six-CD World Music Compilation

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2008

Alameda (California), USA – AIT Records, a world music independent label representing Ethiopian contemporary and traditional music and artists, announces the availability of its newest…

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Donnie Munro, Dick Gaughan’s 60th Birthday and Waltz With Me on January 28 at Celtic Connections 2008

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2008

The program for  January 28 at Celtic Connections 2008 includes concerts by Donnie Munro with GiveWay. Dick Gaughan‘s 60th Birthday celebration and Waltz With Me…

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Loop Collections

PowerFX Releases Music Sample Collection World Loop Spice Rack

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2008

Stockholm, Sweden – PowerFX announced the release of World Loop Spice Rack, a sample title which includes 1,220 melodic and rhythmic loops and riffs of…

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New Releases

The Spirit of Sacred Pilgrimage, Captured in Celtic Music

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2008

On Celtic Pilgrimage, Irish harpist Áine Minogue uses instrumental music and rich lyrical poetry to capture the full emotional spectrum of a pilgrimage. From the…

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Pipers, Bluegrass, Celtic Masters and Quebecois Music at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 27

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2008

The bagpipe becomes the focus on January 27 at Celtic Connections 2008. The Gordon Duncan Memorial Solo Piping Competition will take place at 1 pm.…

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General News

First Confirmed Acts for the 2008 Reggae Rising Music Festival

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2008

People Productions and the Dimmick Ranch announced the first confirmed acts for the 2008 Reggae Rising Music Festival, August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, at the…

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Album reviews

Nigerian Gold Rediscovered

Tom Orr January 26, 2008

Tony Allen – Afro Disco Beat (Vampisoul VAMPI 090 CD, 2007) Orlando Julius – Super Afro Soul (Vampisoul VAMPI 091 CD, 2007) My love for…

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Album reviews

Tibetan and Navajo-Ute Stillness

Angel Romero January 26, 2008 Tibetan music

R. Carlos Nakai & Nawang Khechog Winds of Devotion (Sounds True, 2007) Two of the best known flute players in the world music field, collaborate…

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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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