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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

New Orleans Musician Fund Established by Music Maker Relief Foundation

World Music Central News Room September 11, 2005

Hillsborough (North Carolina), USA – A full week post-Katrina, Little Freddie King’s name finally posted on the Red Cross Survivor’s List. The 65-year-old blues musician,…

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Events

Fado Star Ana Moura and Alkinoos Ioannidis in a Double Bill in Chicago

World Music Central News Room September 11, 2005

Chicago (Illinois), USA – Fado star Ana Moura (Portugal) and Alkinoos Ioannidis (Cyprus /Greece) perform Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Both double-bill concerts are…

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Events

Sounds of the Sacred, Songs of the Earth Festival

Angel Romero September 10, 2005 John DensmoreOmar Faruk Tekbilek

Los Angeles (California), USA – The Sounds of the Sacred, Songs of the Earth Festival & Sunset Concert will be held Sunday, September 18, 2005…

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Album reviews

Talkin’ Balkan

Tom Orr September 10, 2005

Various Artists Rough Guide to the Music of Balkan Gypsies (World Music Network RGNET 1159 CD, 2005) I love albums that get right to the…

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New Releases

Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle Together on You’ve Stolen My Heart

World Music Central News Room September 9, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – Kronos Quartet pays tribute to Burman, Bollywood films’ foremost composer. His wife, the legendary Asha Bhosle, sings on…

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Events

Carter Family Tribute at Library of Congress Auditorium

World Music Central News Room September 9, 2005

Washington (District of Columbia), USA – The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress presents: Carter Family Tribute — Old Time Country Music from…

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Album reviews

Milton Nascimento’s Pietá

Angel Romero September 9, 2005

Milton Nascimento Pietá (Savoy Jazz, 2005) Now available in the US, Milton Nascimento’s latest CD, Pietá, should delight his numerous fans. The album is dedicated…

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Interviews

Peter Ulrich Recalls Early Days of Dead Can Dance

admin September 8, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – Coinciding with the new North American tour of Dean Can Dance, multi-instrumentalist and singer Peter Ulrich talks about…

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Tour Announcements

Flute Virtuoso, Ron Korb, Launches Tour of Asia

Angel Romero September 8, 2005

During September and October, 2005, international recording artist Ron Korb will be touring mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore. Tour highlights include performances for an…

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Album reviews

When Bhangra Meets the The Mighty Zulu Nation

Angel Romero September 8, 2005

The Mighty Zulu Nation Abantu (Nation Records, 2004) On Abantu, South African group The Mighty Zulu Nation teams up with Aki Nawaz, of Fundamental. Nawaz…

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