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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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  • 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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Naranjito de Triana 2024 award winners
Awards

Antonio García Hurtado Wins 2024 ‘Naranjito de Triana’ Flamenco Singing Talent Contest

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2024 No Comments Antonio García HurtadoCristina Heeren FoundationFlamencoworld music

Antonio García Hurtado has been awarded first place in the 2024 ‘Naranjito de Triana’ Flamenco Singing Talent Contest, organized by the Cristina Heeren Foundation of…

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Benson - Donner Pass cover artwork. A mountain range with trees.
Music videos

Benson Duo Captivates with Haunting New Instrumental ‘Donner Pass’

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2024 No Comments BensonBluegrassworld music

Benson’s “Donner Pass” is a haunting instrumental composition by the duo of award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson and acclaimed mandolinist Wayne Benson. Following their…

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Sauti za Busara 2025 poster. Shows a female singer.
Events

Sauti za Busara 2025, Final Call For Artists

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments African musicSauti za Busaraworld music

Influential Tanzanian African music festival Sauti za Busara 2025 is calling all vibrant artists and musicians to join the festival. The event will take place…

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Events

Iconic Kaustinen Folk Music Festival 2024 Returns July 8-14

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments Finnish musicKaustinen Folk Music Festivalworld fusionworld music

The Kaustinen Folk Music Festival will take place July 8-14, 2024. Established in 1968, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is the largest folk music festival in…

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Darren Nicholson Big Sky cover artwork.
Music videos

Darren Nicholson’s “Big Sky,” a Story About an American Explorer

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments BluegrassDarren Nicholsonworld music

Darren Nicholson has released a new single titled “Big Sky” (Mountain Home Music Company), about a famous American explorer. “This is one of my favorite…

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Chucho Valdés - Photo-by Frederique Menard Aubin
Events

Chucho Valdés Leads Tribute Tour for the 50th Anniversary of Irakere

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments Chucho ValdésCuban musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Chucho Valdés – Photo-by Frederique Menard Aubin) At 82 years old, Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés has received seven Grammy Awards…

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Córdoba Guitar Festival banner, 2024. It shows the body of a guitar.
Events

Antonio Rey, Eclipse, and Tarwa N-Tiniri: Exciting Acts to Debut at the Córdoba Guitar Festival

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2024 No Comments Flamencoworld music

A long list of artists in this 43rd edition of the Córdoba Guitar Festival will experience their first performances on the stages of this significant…

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Eddie Witz and The Most High - My Island cover artwork. A headshot of the artist.
Music videos Single reviews

Laid-Back Reggae for the summer with Eddie Witz and The Most High

Tom Orr July 3, 2024 No Comments Eddie Witz and The Most HighReggaeworld music

Easygoing, good-time reggae is never a bad thing. Los Angeles-based Eddie Witz and The Most High seem to know this, and their “My Island” is…

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Charts

Vigüela Tops LIMúR Chart for the Second Quarter of 2024

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2024 No Comments Castilian folk musicGalician musicPortuguese musicSpanish musicVigüelaworld fusionworld music

We by Spanish folk band Vigüela is the number album on the LIMúR (Iberian Roots Music) chart for the second quarter of 2024. Vigüela, a…

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Yelfris Valdés - Photo by Ángel Romo. Yelfris playing trumpet.
Artist Profiles

Exceptional Cuban Trumpet Player Yelfris Valdés

Angel Romero July 2, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicworld fusionworld musicYelfris Valdés

Yelfris Valdés, a Cuban composer and trumpet player, commenced his musical career at age 8, studying classical music. By 16, he embarked on professional tours…

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