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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”

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  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

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Album reviews

International Reggae Compilation

Angel Romero November 30, 2005

Various Artists Reggae Dreams (Rhombus Records, 2005) Rhombus Records has put together a compilation of international reggae recordings. Reggae Dreams, Vol.1. presents Reggae styles from…

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Great Introduction to Indian Music

Anne Bonnet November 29, 2005

Ravi Shankar The Essential Ravi Shankar (Columbia/Private Music 82876 71610 2, 2005) If you have grown up with western music this CD is a wonderful…

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General News

Rim Banna’s The Mirrors of My Soul Now Available in the US

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – Rim Banna’s latest CD, The Mirrors of My Soul, is now available in the US through Valley Entertainment.…

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Concert reviews

Rachid Taha and Brian Eno Rock On

World Music Central News Room November 28, 2005 Brian EnoRachid Taha

Author: Yvonne Mitton Rachid Taha and Brian Eno ~ Stop The War Coalition Concert ~ 27th November 2005 Well, if Rachid Taha feels invisible in…

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A Classic Harry Belafonte Collection

Anne Bonnet November 28, 2005

Harry Belafonte The Essential Harry Belafonte (RCA – B000A2BFS4, 2005) This CD set is a well-rounded collection of 37 of Harry Belafonte’s best work from…

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Exploring Her Brazilian Roots

Angel Romero November 28, 2005 Brazilian musicFlora Purim

Flora Purim – Flora’s Song (Narada Jazz, 70876-19349-2-2, 2005) Blurring the lines between jazz and world music, Flora’s Song proves yet again that Flora Purim…

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Awards

Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Announces Winners of 27 Awards

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2005

Toronto, Canada – The 7th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards gala held November 25th was a star-studded celebrity event where 27 awards were presented to…

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New CDs and digital releases

Cirque du Soleil’s Most Ambitious Recording

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2005

Montreal, Canada – The latest release by Cirque du Soleil is Ka . The CD brings the visual language of cinema to a dazzling live…

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Obituaries

Master Steelband Musician Clive Bradley Dies at 69

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2005

New York, USA – Master steelband music arranger Clive Bradley passed away today, November 26th 2005 in Trinidad. The revered musician recently celebrated his 69th…

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Obituaries

Kiril Stefanov, Director of Pirin Ensemble Dies at 72

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2005

Bulgaria – Several sources announced that Professor Kiril Stefanov died in November 2005 after being in a coma for ten days. He was the artistic…

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