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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

New CDs and digital releases

Bjonko Ensemble Releases Album with Support from UNESCO

World Music Central News Room August 17, 2006

Denmark – Bjonko Ensemble, based in Copenhagen has released a CD with the patronage of UNESCO and The Danish National Commission for UNESCO. Se od…

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Tuva’s Yat-Kha Recovers from Stolen Passports, Deportation, and Mob Shakedowns

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2006

Bloomington (Indiana), USA – A couple of years ago, Albert Kuvezin, leader of Tuvan roots-rock band  Yat-Kha, fell on seriously hard times. After a string…

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Los Amigos Invisibles Forthcoming New Album Super Pop Venezuela

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2006

Within a week of announcing the upcoming release of their fifth album Super Pop Venezuela, acclaimed Latin rock/dance band Los Amigos Invisibles saw supporters at…

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Cameroonian Virtuoso Richard Bona Releases Tiki

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Richard Bona has completed a fourth solo album, Tiki (Decca). The outstanding bassist, vocalist and composer maintains his universal appeal…

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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2006 Judges Include High-Profile World Music Industry Executives

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries and is pleased to announce some exciting new changes for this year. In addition to adding…

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Events

Madison World Music Festival Announces Changes

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

Madison (Wisconsin), USA – The schedule for Madison World Music Festival has changed slightly when Son de la Frontera cancelled its US tour. Sicilian singer-songwriter…

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GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program Awards $250,000 in Special Gulf Region Cycle

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

Santa Mónica (California), USA – The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program announced today that $250,000 in grants will be awarded to 10 recipients to archive and…

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Copa Reggae Celebrates the Music of Portuguese-speaking Football Teams

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

Portugal, Angola and Brazil were together, for the first time, at the football (soccer) World Cup. As an homage and in celebration, the Fazuma Family…

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General News

The Bassman’s Band

Angel Romero August 15, 2006 Colin D'CruzJazzThe Bassman's band

Goa, India – The Bassman’s band led by virtuoso jazz bass player Colin D’Cruz, features some of the hottest local as well as international talent.…

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Navajo Dancers of Mother Earth

World Music Central News Room August 14, 2006

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Dancers of Mother Earth features the Todi Neesh Zhee Singers (Navajo) performing 12 two-step and skip dance songs that are derived…

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  • Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp
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