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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.
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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
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

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Tour Announcements

Jehro Brings His Caribbean Soul to New York City

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006

New York (New York), USA – The sultry-voiced singer Jehro will embark upon a string of New York City dates to mark his US debut…

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Adam Solomon & Tikisa Celebrate CD Release at Lula Lounge

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2006

Toronto, Canada – Adam Solomon will be performing along with his multicultural group, Tikisa, at the Lula Lounge Thursday, May 4, 2006. The concert will…

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Richard Khuzami Releases Fused

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2006 Middle Eastern musicRichard Khuzamiworld fusion

New York (New York), USA – Fused is producer and multi-instrumentalist Richard Khuzami’s celebration of the cultural and ethnic forces that surround him. Recorded in…

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Sara Tavares Tours Europe

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2006

Sara Tavares  is in concert these coming weeks in Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands.    She gave very successful showcases in Amsterdam, London…

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Samite’s Embalasasa, Ugandan Roots

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Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Embalasasa is the name of Samite’s new CD released by Triloka Records on March 14, 2006. “On the title song, I…

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Events

Mosaïques Festival in London

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2006

Paris, France – Sally Nyolo, Meissa and Les Orientales will headline 8th edition of the Mosaïques Festival, which celebrates cultural diversity at its richest level…

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Tour Announcements

Amadou & Mariam Touring the United States

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2006

Paris, France – Amadou & Mariam will be on tour through the United States and Canada from April 26 to July 19 to promote their…

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Lamajamal Will Perform in Chicago as part of Arabesque Chicago Concert Series

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2006

Chicago (Illinois), USA –  Lamajamal will perform Wednesday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre’s East Stage.    Lamajamal, formed in Chicago in 2004,…

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Events

Carnival de Cuba, The Spirit of Cuba in London

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2006

London, UK – Carnival de Cuba will bring the sounds of Cuba to South Bank, June 10th and 11th. Carnival de Cuba will be one…

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General News

Canticles of Brother Corsica

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2006

Seattle (Washington), USA – Tune into the Old Country, (KBCS, 91.3 FM, Seattle/Bellevue) on April 30, 2006, 7 p.m., Standard Pacific Time to hear a…

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