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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

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World Music Central Maintenance

Angel Romero February 4, 2007

World Music Central is performing maintenance and system upgrades to improve the entire site. Users might experience technical difficulties or some degradation during the next…

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Tour Announcements

Los Lobos Announce Acoustic en Vivo Tour 2007

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2007

Los Angeles (California), USA – Starting 2007 with a twist, the three-time Grammy-winning band Los Lobos will put down their electric instruments and instead pick…

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Guitar Masters Pay Tribute to the Music of Santana

Angel Romero February 3, 2007 Carlos Santanaelectric guitar

Various Artists Viva Carlos – A Supernatural Marathon Celebration (Tone Center TC 40522, 2006) The CD Viva Carlos (Tone Center SH – 11862) is a…

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International Songwriting Competition Announces Finalists

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007 International Songwriting Competition

Nashville (Tennessee), USA – One of the most reputable music contests, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the list of finalists (see list below).…

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Events

Mark Sheridan New Work Showcased at Celtic Connections 2007

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections is presenting Mark Sheridan’s brand new composition Landscapes, which will be performed by an ensemble of the finest young traditional…

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Transatlantic Sessions and Klezmer Music, Highlights of Celtic Connections 2007 on Sunday 4th February

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – The Transatlantic Sessions return to Celtic Connections with an international cast of vocal talent, which includes the United State’s Rosanne Cash and…

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On Saturday 3 March 2007 Radio and TV Broadcasters Worldwide Will Focus on Music Censorship

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007

Copenhagen, Denmark – Freemuse invites broadcasters to participate in a global media event on the subject of Music & Censorship. Consider being a part of…

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General News

Remix Eastern experimentalists Joi and win a day’s free studio time in Real World’s Big Room

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2007

UK – To celebrate Joi‘s release of Without Zero Real World is running a competition on its website www.realworldremixed.com. Launched in 2006, this is a…

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Events

The Unusual Suspects and Nashville Showcase at Celtic Connections 2007 Saturday 3rd February

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2007 Celtic ConnectionsThe Unusual Suspects

Glasgow, Scotland – Saturday at Celtic Connections 2007 the Country Music Association culminates its high-profile UK and Ireland tour in Glasgow, and an Americana legend…

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Album reviews

Evocative American Guitar

Angel Romero February 1, 2007

Various Artists Woodsongs (Newland Music, 2006) Woodsongs is a collection of evocative instrumental acoustic guitar pieces by reputable American guitarists as well as newcomers. The…

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