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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

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  • 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”

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  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

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New Releases

MIDIval PunditZ Remixed EP

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2006

On MIDIval PunditZ Remixed, the New Delhi based duo’s music is taken to new dance-floor heights with a series of club friendly remixes by such…

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Music Impresario Ralph Mercado in Stable Condition

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Music impresario Ralph Mercado is in good and stable condition after undergoing surgery. In a statement, the Mercado Family thanked…

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Traditional Tango Singer Vayo Talks About His New Release Tango Legends

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2006

On his third album, Vayo takes the increasingly popular Argentine tango to its authentic roots. Vayo ‘s dramatic interpretations of classic tangos in Spanish, their…

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Tribal Beatz Of Africa

World Music Central News Room December 23, 2006

Tribal Beatz of Africa is a combination of traditional rhythms and percussion from around Africa. The energy and pulse of tribal beats combine with the…

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Gypsy Folk Innovator Titi Robin Releases DVD and Live CD

World Music Central News Room December 22, 2006

Paris, France – The 21st of November saw the appearance of Titi Robin’s new DVD and live CD package, Jivula (Naïve). for many in France,…

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Algerian Actress Biyouna Is Back with a New CD

World Music Central News Room December 21, 2006

Paris, France – The idea for Biyouna ‘s latest release, ‘Blonde dans la Casbah’ (Blond in the Kasbah), on Naïve, had been floating around for…

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Edi Fitzroy’s New CD “Hold The Vibes” Now in Stores

admin December 20, 2006

San José (California), USA – Edi Fitzroy, long time conscious reggae veteran’s new album release Hold The Vibes, on rising Northern California record label King…

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General News

Concord Music Group Reactivates Stax Records; Famed Soul Label’s 50th Anniversary to Include Reissues, New Artists

World Music Central News Room December 20, 2006

Beverly Hills (California), USA – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the legendary label Stax – home to many of soul music’s most enduring…

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The Mystery of Mayan Chant

World Music Central News Room December 19, 2006

Mexico – The Mystery of Mayan Chant is a compilation album resulting from previous projects by Xquenda, Tonana and Lazos. This new compilation allows the…

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Wahancanka – Remember Me Grandfather, Rare Lakota Pipe and Ceremonial Songs

World Music Central News Room December 18, 2006

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Wahancanka – Remember Me Grandfather: Lakota Pipe & Ceremonial Songs features the voice Joe Shields, Jr. Oflhunktowan Dakota/Sicangu Lakota heritage, Shields…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
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  • Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp
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