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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

Omar Sosa Remixes Mulatos

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – Following the success of his recent recording Mulatos (Otá Recors), which received a 2006 Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz…

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Omar Sosa Named Finalist in the 2005 International Songwriting Competition

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – Cuban pianist Omar Sosa has just been named a finalist in the 2005 International Songwriting Competition (Instrumental) for his composition…

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MusiCares Sponsors Health Fair at Folk Alliance Conference

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2006

Memphis (Tennessee), USA – The 18th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference, in Austin, Texas, February 10-14, 2006, will have a Health Care Fair sponsored by…

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Legendary Percussionist Ray Barretto Severely ill

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2006

New York, USA – On January 30th, 2006, the booking agent for renowned Latin percussionist Ray Barretto reported a severe deterioration of the artist’s health.…

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Damian ”Jr. Gong” Marley’s Welcome To Jamrock Certified Gold by RIAA; Project Also Nominated for Two Grammy Awards

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2006

New York, USA (BUSINESS WIRE) – With the kind of critical acclaim rarely bestowed on any artist, an opening slot on the biggest tour of…

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Tour Announcements

B.B. King 2006 UK Tour Details

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2006

London, UK – Universally hailed as the reigning king of the blues, B.B. King, who has just recently celebrated his 80th birthday, has just announced…

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Events

Folk Britannia: Into the Mystic

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2006

London, UK – As part of Folk Britannia, Into the Mystic presents Vashti Bunyan, Bert Jansch, Mike Heron, Adem & King Creosote. the concert will…

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Folk Britannia: Folk Freestage and Joe Boyd & Friends

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2006

London, UK – Folk Britannia presents Folk Freestage, an afternoon of sessions and performances by a number of budding folk and folk-inspired talents, including Tunng,…

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General News

2005 International Songwriting Competition World Music Finalists Announced

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2006 International Songwriting Competition

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced its 2005 finalists. These finalists were selected out of almost 15,000 entries from 80 countries and represent the top…

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Concert reviews

Lura brings Santiago to Seattle

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2006

Author:Patricia Herlevi-Balquin Lura The Triple Door, Seattle, Washington January 31, 2006 Despite blusterous weather, Portuguese-Cape Verdean vocalist, Lura and her quintet packed The Triple Door.…

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