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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

¡Globalquerque! World Music Festival Begins this Week

World Music Central News Room September 17, 2007 ¡Globalquerque!Albuquerqueworld music

Albuquerque (New Mexico), USA – ¡Globalquerque! is New Mexico’s annual celebration of world music and culture. This year’s edition will be held 21 and 22,…

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Remembering the Roving Klezmer Musicians of Carpathia

Angel Romero September 17, 2007

Transkapela Klezmer Carpathian Music (ARC music, 2007 ) Polish band Transkapela specializes in the Jewish folk music of the Carpathians, which includes Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia,…

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Rajasthani Dreams of Spain

Angel Romero September 16, 2007

Various Artists From the Sitar to the Guitar (Kairos KR006, 2007) The boxed set From the Sitar to the Guitar includes a DVD and CD…

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Tour Announcements

Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble to Tour China

World Music Central News Room September 16, 2007

Providence (Rhode Island), USA – Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble will embark on a tour of China in October 2007, featuring concert performances…

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Rooted in the Soul of the Polynesia

TJ Nelson September 15, 2007

Te Vaka Olatia (Warm Earth Record, 2007) Crafting a culturally conscious music rooted in the soul of the Polynesian sound is what Te Vaka ‘s…

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General News

Frank Gehry Builds Fado House for Mariza Concert

World Music Central News Room September 15, 2007

Prominent architect Frank Gehry will design a set for a performance by Portuguese fado singer Mariza later this year. Gehry, renowned for his stunning and…

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Album reviews

Voodoo Love Inna Champeta Land, a Winner

Angel Romero September 14, 2007

Colombiafrica – The Mystic Orchestra Voodoo Love Inna Champeta Land (World Music Network (TUGCD1035), 2007) This one of those occasions when an album is so…

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Events

Blind Reggae Musicians from Brazil Touring the United States

World Music Central News Room September 13, 2007

Tribo de Jah, a group of 6 blind musicians directly from Brazil will be performing the music of Bob Marley and celebrating the release of…

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Awards

The 2nd Annual Joe Higgs Music Awards December 8, 2007, Boston

World Music Central News Room September 13, 2007

The 2nd Annual Joe Higgs Music Awards will be held December 8, 2007, in Boston. The Joe Higgs Music Awards were established in honorable memory…

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Album reviews

Riotous Gypsy Extravaganza

TJ Nelson September 13, 2007

Taraf de Haidouks Maskarada (Crammed Craw 40, 2007) Maškaradă is Taraf de Haidouks’ fist recording since the famed "Band of Gypsies." Pooling the exceptional talent…

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