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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

Sauti za Busara 2007 Festival in Zanzibar

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2006

The fourth edition of the Sauti za Busara music festival will take place in Zanzibar, February 9 -14th 2007; and once again admission is free…

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Album reviews

Quiet Graceful Voice

TJ Nelson October 3, 2006

Susana Baca Travesías (Luaka Bop, 2006) The hauntingly precious vocals of Peru’s Susana Baca are always a treat, but her latest release Travesías is especially…

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New Releases

Wiki Music Fan Site Created For Music Lovers, By Music Lovers Is Now Online

Angel Romero October 2, 2006

WikiWebGuide LLC launches the newest and comprehensive Wiki of mainstream and independent musical artists and their works. The website can be found at http://www.wikimusicguide.com. The…

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Sally Nyolo Reveals the New Musical Talent in Cameroon

World Music Central News Room October 2, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – The latest production by Cameroonian singer Sally Nyolo is Studio Cameroon. Nyolo worked for many years in Europe and became…

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Events

Bali Reggae Festival will Gather the Top International Reggae Stars

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2006

On December 16th and 17th of 2006, the Bali Reggae Festival, in Bali (Indonesia) will host one of the most original, eclectic, and eccentric line-ups…

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Tour Announcements

Suzana da Camara tours British Columbia

Angel Romero September 30, 2006

Suzana Da Camara, accompanied by Mike Dell on guitar, introduces an exotic style with songs in English Portuguese (with a Brazilian feel) and French. This…

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Conferences

The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance will hold their 19th annual International Business Conference in Memphis

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2006

[image1_left] The 19th annual international convention of the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance) is coming to Memphis, Tennessee. With over 2,000…

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Tour Announcements

Brazilian Singer Marisa Monte Announces First US Tour in 6 Years

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2006

Marisa Monte has announced her first U.S. tour dates since 2000. The Brazilian superstar will embark on a four-city tour this November in support of…

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New CDs and digital releases

Two New Marisa Monte CDs Released in North America

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2006

  Brazilian singer Marisa Monte has two new recordings available: Universo ao Meu Redor and Infinito Particular. Universo ao Meu Redor (The Universe Around Me),…

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Album reviews

Rachid Taha and Khaled Fest of Re-issues

Yvonne Mitton September 30, 2006 Rachid Taha

With impeccable timing, Wrasse Records, who certainly knows how to pick ‘em, has unleashed a veritable Rachid Taha and Khaled fest of re-issues, amply satisfying…

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