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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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  • Album reviews

    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

African Xylophone Festival at Makor in New York

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2006

  New York (New York), USA – This May 5-7, New York City will play host to the second annual African Xylophone Festival, the only…

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2006 JVC Jazz Festival – New York

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2006

New York (New York), USA – The 2006 JVC Jazz Festival – New York covers the city June 12 – 24 with more than 300…

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Tour Announcements

Seu Jorge Touring the United States

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2006

Seu Jorge is touring the United States right now, covering as much ground as he possibly can between March and July. Jorge, who was made…

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New CDs and digital releases

The New Sounds of Africa

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2006 African Guitar SummitAfrican musicAlpha Yaya DialloDoreen Thobekile

The African Guitar Summit CD (CBC Records TRCD 3014), released last year by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, integrated several of the best African guitarists living…

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MerleFest 2006 Sets Records for Participation and Economic Impact

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006 Merlefest

Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Magical moments greeted record crowds at MerleFest 2006, the 19th annual festival in celebration of the music of the late…

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New Releases

Andrea Gerak digital album: Arva az a madar – Lonely Is The Bird

Angel Romero April 30, 2006

After Andrea Gerak’s a cappella CD Madarka, madarka (Little Birdie), haunting folk songs from various regions of historical Hungary, was sold out, her fans could…

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Events

Historic Cáceres Celebrates 15th WOMAD Festival

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006

Cáceres, Spain – Between May 10 and 13, Cáceres (Extremadura, Spain) will host the WOMAD world music festival in its streets and ancient town squares.…

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Pirineos Sur World Music Festival Returns to its Roots

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006

Huesca, Spain – The renowned Festival Internacional de las Culturas Pirineos Sur world music festival will celebrate its 15th Anniversary this year with some of…

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Events

"Sethu" in Denpasar Festival Bali

Angel Romero April 30, 2006

The International Premiere of Ragamala’s overwhelmingly successful global collaboration, Sethu (Bridge), will take place in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, July 1st, 2006 and at…

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New Films

Kultur International Films Announces Ali Farka Toure Documentary DVD

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006 Ali Farka TouréMalian music

West Long Branch (New Jersey), USA – Kultur Video pays homage to the legendary, late Grammy Award winning world musician, Ali Farka Touré, with the…

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