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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

Album reviews

Beatwave Japan, Hip Japanese Electronica

Angel Romero March 6, 2005

Various Artists Beatwave Japan (Sonic 360, 2005) The Japanese musicians included in Beatwave Japan have mastered the art of electronic grooves. Beatwave Japan is an…

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New CDs and digital releases

Ugandan World Fusion Artist Kaz Kasozi Releases New Album

admin March 5, 2005

London, England -UK based Ugandan world fusion artist Kaz Kasozi, recently released his long awaited new album Naked and Blue through the independent label Madhead…

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Events

Celtic Choral Ensemble Anuna in New York City

Angel Romero March 5, 2005

New York City, USA – Irish band Anuna will perform at Joe’s Pub in New York City on March 9, 2005, at 9:30 PM. Twelve…

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General News

Nettwerk Records Launches Nettradio

Angel Romero March 4, 2005

On Tuesday, March 1st, Nettwerk Music Group launched nettradio.com, a network of 5 online radio stations which each represent a genre of music comprising the…

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Concert reviews

Sree Sanmukhananda Sangeetha sabha Festival, Delhi, 05th day concerts

admin March 4, 2005

On the concluding session of the Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha at Andhra Bhawan, Sh. Kanna Kumar, from the Delhi University was featured in the first part…

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Events

Turkish Music by Yeni Turku

Angel Romero March 4, 2005

USA – Yeni Turku will be touring the Northeastern United States in late March. The group was established in 1978 in Ankara. Their music combines…

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Album reviews

The Who and What of Rachid Taha

Tom Orr March 4, 2005 Rachid Taha

Rachid Taha Tekitoi (Wrasse Records WRASS 126X, 2004) The title of Rachid Taha’s latest album translates as “Who Are You?”, though “what are you?” might…

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Events

Heartland Seminar Concert

nourachicago March 3, 2005

A concert of classical Arabic music will be presented at the DeKoven Center, 600 21st St. in Racine, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30…

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New CDs and digital releases

Chango Spasiuk’s Chamamé Sounds

Angel Romero March 3, 2005

On his latest CD, Chango Spasiuk has recorded an invigorating mix of new and classic chamamé songs. Tarefero de mis Pagos (Piranha Records) pays homage…

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Obituaries

Harry Remmers Dies While Attending Folk Alliance Conference

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2005

Harry Remmers, a Lifetime member of the Folk Alliance, died in Montréal while attending the conference. Although his name was not known to the general…

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