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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

Events

World Music Concert Series 2006 in San Diego

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2006

San Diego (California), USA – A new world music series will be taking place in San Diego this spring. It is known as the World…

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General News

2006 seminars at Musical Workshop Labyrinth, Crete, Greece

Angel Romero April 4, 2006

Greece – Musical Workshop Labyrinth presents the 2006 seminars program. With more than 20 seminars and master classes taught by musicians from several musical traditions,…

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Brazilian Concerts by Claudia Villela and Santos Neto Trio in New York

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2006

New York (New York), USA – Two Brazilian acts Brazilian will be performing at Makor in New York City this week. Jazz vocalist Claudia Villela…

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World Music Fundraiser Festival Merdeka Begins April 7th in Support of West Papua

Angel Romero April 3, 2006

The Dancing Turtle label in London will be holding a large world music event, Merdeka, in London, April 7th, 9 pm to 4 am. Merdeka…

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New Films

Jamming a la cubana

Angel Romero April 3, 2006

Chaguito y Sus Timberos Descarga Pi-Mozambi-Son (Boogaloo Productions BP009, 2005) The musicians who participate in this video show how well Cubans can jam. Descarga means…

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Pierre Bensusan’s World Jazz in New York

World Music Central News Room April 2, 2006

New York (New York), USA – Algerian/French guitarist Pierre Bensusan will be performing at Makor on Tuesday, April 4th at 9:30pm. Tickets are $18. Makor…

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Book Reviews

Songs from the Soul of Portugal

Angel Romero April 2, 2006

Fado Portugues, Songs from the Soul of Portugal. Music Sales Corp.; Book & CD edition (January 2004). ISBN: 0711982295. Compiled and edited by Donald Cohen.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Salif Keita Will Release Rootsy New Album M’Bemba in North America in June 2006

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2006

New York (New York), USA – Salif Keita has a new Decca CD, M’Bemba. Set for release on June 20th in North America , the…

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Events

Legends of West Africa to Make Boston Debut

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2006

Boston (Massachusetts), USA – On Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7:30pm, the troupe Legends of West Africa will perform on stage…

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General News

Amadou and Mariam First Australian Tour in April

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2006

Before touring the USA, and after an intensive tour in Europe, Amadou & Mariam are heading for Australia in April Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia…

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