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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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  • 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

Delmark 70th Anniversary Blues
New CDs and digital releases

Record Label Delmark Releases 70th Anniversary Anthology

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2023 No Comments bluesBuddy GuyDelmark RecordsDinah WashingtonJunior WellsMagic SamMemphis SlimOtis Rushworld music

Delmark Records is turning 70. Bob Koester founded it in St. Louis. When Koester released his first record, jazz and blues were taking shape, and…

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New Releases

Smithsonian Folkways to Release Four 75th Anniversary Vinyl Reissues

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJazzworld music

To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Smithsonian Folkways will be reissuing four classic albums from their storied catalog. The four albums being reissued and re-pressed on…

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Masterful Sitarist Anoushka Shankar Unveils ‘Chapter I: Forever, For Now’

Ian Bevington August 4, 2023 1 Comment Anoushka Shankarsitarworld music

Anoushka Shankar – Chapter I: Forever, For Now (Leiter Verlag, 2023) Anoushka Shankar, the highly acclaimed musician renowned for her mastery of the sitar, firmly…

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Artist Profiles

Norwegian Tundra Blues Act Gabba

Claudia Taylor August 3, 2023 No Comments GabbaNorwayNorwegian musicworld music

Norwegian band Gabba, led by Joik master John André Eira, is a talented band that specializes in Sami tundra blues. The group aims to introduce…

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Album reviews

A Few Reminders

Tom Orr August 3, 2023 No Comments world fusionworld music

Every once in a while I endeavor to break myself of one of many bad habits. Not the least of these is a tendency to…

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Al Qahwa - Weyn Allah
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Al Qahwa Ensemble Seeks Spiritual Answers

Angel Romero August 2, 2023 No Comments world music

Al Qahwa – Weyn Allah (Al Qahwa, 2023) Toronto’s world music group Al Qahwa Ensemble have released their fourth album, “Weyn Allah” (Where is God?)…

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Charts

Tinariwen Rises to the Top of Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2023 No Comments desert bluesTinariwenTuareg musicworld music

The album Amatssou by Tinariwen has secured the top spot in the Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More about the…

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Charts

Omara Portuondo Ascends to the Pinnacle of World Music Charts Europe for August 2023

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicOmara Portuondoworld music

The album Vida by Omara Portuondo has reached the number one spot in the World Music Charts Europe for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More…

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Events

Flamencad 2023 to Present Three Captivating Flamenco Shows in August

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2023 No Comments FlamencadFlamencoworld music

Flamenco enthusiasts can look forward to three events in Cádiz during the month of August, featured in the Flamencad 2023 program. The series will take…

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Tour Announcements

Novalima Announces 20 Year Anniversary Tour in the U.S.

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2023 No Comments Afro-PeruvianNovalimaPeruvian musicworld fusionworld music

Afro Peruvian band Novalima has announced a 20-year anniversary U.S. tour starting on August 3rd in Los Angeles, California. The tour playlist will include songs…

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