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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

Tour Announcements

Phoebe One-U.K. Female HipHop Star and Pioneer to Visit Nigeria on IND’s Tour

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2006

Author: Radio Palmwine.com. U.K Female Hip-hop star and one time Mobo award winner for best hip-hop act, Dj and Presenter for Choice FM 96.9/101.1 London…

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Events

Indian Music Concerts at the Old Town School of Folk Music

Angel Romero April 24, 2006

Chicago (Illinois), USA – The Old Town School of Folk Music will be presenting a series of Indian music concerts at its venue and other…

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Amadou & Mariam in Miami

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2006

Malian duo Amadou & Mariam will be performing in Miami on Wednesday, April 26, at 8 pm. The concert, produced by the Rhythm Foundation, will…

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General News

MerleFest Announces 2006 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Finalists

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2006 Merlefest

Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest 2006, presented in Wilkesboro by Wilkes Community College, has announced the finalists for…

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Events

Gangbe Brass Band to Perform at Joe’s Pub in New York

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2006

New York City (New York), USA – One of the finest brass bands from Africa, Beninese Gangbe Brass Band, will be performing at Joe’s Pub…

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Events

MerleFest 2006 Starts Thursday, April 27

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2006 Merlefest

Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Wilkes Community College will present MerleFest 2006, the 19th annual festival in celebration of the music of the late Merle…

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Events

Blues Legend Taj Mahal and Gospel Soul Diva Mavis Staples in Tucson

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2006

Tucson (Arizona), USA – Blues legend Taj Mahal and Gospel Diva Mavis Staples play UApresents’ season finale on Sunday, April 30th at the Fox Theatre.…

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Album reviews

All Roads Lead to Lagos

Tom Orr April 22, 2006

Various Artists – Lagos Chop Up (Honest Jon’s Records HJR CD15, 2005) Various Artists – Lagos All Routes (Honest Jon’s Records HJR CD17, 2005) Nigeria…

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General News

Arvel Bird Nominated for Two Nammys

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2006

Native American musician Arvel has been nominated for two (2) Nammys in the Best Instrumental Recording category for his Arvel Live! CD and in the…

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New CDs and digital releases

Wa-Zimba, Keeping the spirit of Madagascar alive

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – Tinder Records releases French-Madagascar trio Wa-Zimba’s debut, Mande Wazy. Based in France and founded by French jazz-fusion guitarist Philippe Robert,…

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