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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

  • 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.
    Music videos

    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
  • Liza Lo by Kayla Raquel. Black and white photo of Liza sitting.
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    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments

General News

Hugh Masekela Will Perform in New York at S.O.B.’s

World Music Central News Room January 6, 2008

New York city (NY), USA – On Sunday, January 27th, South African musical legend Hugh Masekela will perform at S.O.B.’s, New York’s renowned world music…

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New Releases

Putumayo Presents Latin Reggae

World Music Central News Room January 5, 2008

New York (NY), USA – Later this month, Putumayo will release , featuring acts from Latin America and Spain. Ever since the phenomenal crossover success…

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Awards

Native American Singer Jennifer Kreisberg Among winners of 7th Annual Independent Music Awards

World Music Central News Room January 4, 2008

Jennifer Kreisberg (Tuscarora) is among a diverse group of independent musicians named as winners of the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards  Jennifer’s wide-range vocals and…

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Events

Afrika! Afrika! Spectacular Extravaganza In London

World Music Central News Room January 4, 2008

The successful Afrika! Afrika! circus show opens January 17 of 2008 in the UK. Since the world premiere in Frankfurt, Germany, December 2005, more than…

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Album reviews

Underground Turkish Grooves

Angel Romero January 3, 2008

On the compilation  Import Export a La Turka – Turkish Sounds From Germany (TRIKONT CD US-0373, 2007),  DJ Ipek Ipekgioglu showcases the music of the…

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Album reviews

Flamenco from the Old and New Worlds

Angel Romero January 2, 2008

Gazpacho Andalú Flamenco de vuelta e ida (Gazpacho Andalú, 2006) New York-based band Gazpacho Andalú surprises with its fiery delivery of Nuevo Flamenco. This is…

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Events

Celtic Connections Torchlight Parade with ScottishPower Pipe Band and The Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Pipe Band

World Music Central News Room January 2, 2008

Glasgow, Scotland – Every year, Celtic Connections launches in spectacular style with a torchlight procession through Glasgow city centre. The 2008 parade will take place…

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Obituaries

Music World Obituaries 2007

TJ Nelson January 1, 2008

World Music Central brings you the list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2007. January Del Reeves, 74, country music…

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Album reviews

Chinese Silhouettes

Angel Romero January 1, 2008

Three CDs released in 2007 focus on virtuoso musicians from China. The Silk String Quartet, formed by four skilled performers is regarded by some as…

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Events

New York Guitar Festival 2008 Line-Up Includes Brazilian Guitar Marathon, Country Blues and More

World Music Central News Room December 31, 2007

New York (NY), USA – Fresh off the heels of the enormously successful inaugural Adelaide Guitar Festival in Adelaide, Australia, which drew more than 30,000…

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