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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

General News

Jazz Goa launches new website

Angel Romero June 22, 2006

Jazz Goa has a cool new look to its website. Local talent in Goa will now be promoted internationally through artist spotlights and personal web…

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Events

Reggae Sunsplash Returns to Tour the U.S.A. with a Hot Ticket

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2006

After nearly a decade hiatus, the Reggae Sunsplash festival is back, bigger than ever, and set to tour the U.S.A. this summer. Continuing its motto…

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Events

Olah Gypsies Perform in New York

Angel Romero June 21, 2006 Romano Drom

New York (New York), USA – Romano Drom will be performing at Makor in New York City on Wednesday, June 28, at 7:30pm. Tickets are…

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Bob Dylan to Release First New Album in Five Years

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2006

New York (New York), USA – /PRNewswire/ – Bob Dylan’s first new album in five years, Modern Times, will arrive in stores and online August…

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Tour Announcements

With Sponsor Support, Goran Ivanovic Group Launches Second Tour

World Music Central News Room June 20, 2006

Chicago (Illinois), USA – The Goran Ivanovic Group initiated this month its second major tour. Combining Eastern European folk tunes with jazz-influenced compositions, the Group’s…

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Album reviews

In the Midnight Hour

Tom Orr June 20, 2006

Various Artists Midnight in Mali (Stern’s Africa STCD 1102, 2006) No stage would be big enough to hold every single master musician from Mali if…

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New CDs and digital releases

Kathleen MacInnes Releases Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh

World Music Central News Room June 20, 2006 Kathleen Maclnnes

Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh (Summer Dawn) is Kathleen Kathleen MacInnes’ debut album on Greentrax Recordings. Kathleen recorded Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh early in 2006 in Park Lane Studios, Glasgow.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Gerardo Maza Releases Tribal Warriors Travel Through Space

World Music Central News Room June 20, 2006

Musical traveler, rhythmic historian and peace-seeker Gerardo Maza celebrates the release of his new world fusion solo album, Tribal Warriors Travel Through Space, which will…

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New CDs and digital releases

Africa Plays On CD Celebrates Africa’s Contribution to World Cup 2006

World Music Central News Room June 19, 2006

New York, USA – Africa’s contribution to the FIFA World Cup 2006 is celebrated on ‘Africa Plays On’ – an album showcasing the vivid and…

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New CDs and digital releases

CD Relaunch: Madárka, madárka (Little Birdie)

Angel Romero June 19, 2006

The Singing Little Birdie is flying again! With new feathers, it is taking off again to wing the air, across the world. Andrea Gerák’s first…

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  • Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp
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