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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

The House of World Culture’s International Artists Database Now Online

Angel Romero September 4, 2003

Berlin, Germany – The House of World Cultures in Berlin, Germany, has announced the launch of its international artists online database. The new research tool…

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General News

Clave Cubana, a New Salsa Option

Angel Romero September 3, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Just a year after it was founded and awarded by the popular vote as a Best New Orchestra…

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Articles

Just Joiking – Sami joiks for a new millennium

admin September 3, 2003

Frozen Moments (Inga Juuso, Rogelio de Badajoz Durán, Jai Shankar Sahajpal & others) Live Recording (DAT, 1999) Orbina II (DAT, 2002) Anders P. Bongo –…

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Bill Jones - Two Year Winter cover artwork. A photo of Bill.
Album reviews

The Purest Voice

Paul Donnelly September 3, 2003

Bill Jones – Two Year Winter (Brick Wall Music BRICK 005CD, 2003) Anyone who has followed the progress of Bill Jones in the last few years…

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A Call to Spirit: A Reflection on Musical Power

Angel Romero September 2, 2003

It has been over a decade now since I became ill with a mysterious illness that later became my wake up call. At the time…

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Events

The 2003 San Francisco World Music Festival

Angel Romero September 2, 2003

San Francisco, USA – The 2003 edition of the San Francisco World Music Festival will take place September 4-18, 2003, at Yerba Buena Center for…

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World Music Festival: Chicago 2003 Schedule

Angel Romero September 2, 2003

Chicago, USA – The complete schedule of World Music Festival: Chicago 2003 is now available. Chicago will host the fifth annual World Music Festival: Chicago…

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Events

Preparations Advance for International Benny Moré Festival

Angel Romero September 1, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha ) Santa Isabel de las Lajas, Cienfuegos.- All Las Lajas seems to be working on preparations for the 14th International Benny…

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New CDs and digital releases

From the Roots of Moravian Folklore 

Angel Romero September 1, 2003

Prague, Czech Republic – Czech label, Indies Records, has released a new album that focuses on the Moravian tradition. Magic Playing…from the Roots of Moravian…

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General News

Cast Your Nomination to the National Recording Registry Today

TJ Nelson August 31, 2003

Washingon DC, USA – There isn’t much time left and you’ll need to act quickly if you want the chance to nominate your favorite recording…

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