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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

Høst - Photo by Ard Jongsma - Still Words Photography
Artist Profiles

Danish Cellist and Vocalist Maja Freese

Angel Romero May 21, 2023 No Comments Danish musicDenmarkHøstMaja Aarøe FreeseMaja Freeseworld music

Maja Freese, hailing from Denmark, possesses a distinguished academic background, having earned a bachelor’s degree in the intricate art of playing the 5-stringed cello from…

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Høst - Photo by Ard Jongsma - Still Words Photography
Artist Profiles

Swedish Cellist and Vocalist Filippa Westerberg

Angel Romero May 21, 2023 No Comments Danish musicFilippa WesterbergHøstSwedenSwedish musicworld music

Filippa Westerberg, hailing from Sweden, possesses profound expertise as a classically trained cellist, holding a distinguished master’s degree from the esteemed Danish National Academy of…

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Hance Marchal - Ancient Voices
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Ethereal and Global Panflute Soundscapes

Angel Romero May 21, 2023 No Comments Hance Marchalpanfluteworld fusionworld music

Hance Marchal – Ancient Voices (X DOT 25 Music, 2023) “Ancient Voices” by Hance Marchal, presents the artistic prowess of Marchal in utilizing the panflute…

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Las Migas in 2021
Artist Profiles

Las Migas: An All-Female Flamenco Crossover Quartet of Diverse Origins

Angel Romero May 20, 2023 No Comments FlamencoLas Migasworld fusionworld music

Las Migas’ journey began in 2004 when a group of talented students from Barcelona’s Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) got together to perform…

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Awards

Tanxugueiras Triumph at Spanish MIN Independent Music Awards in Roots Music Category

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2023 No Comments Galician musicSpanish musicTanxugueirasworld music

Spanish act Tanxugueiras continues to achieve resounding success this year, garnering two MIN Independent Music Awards for their album “Diluvio.” The trio from the region…

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“Libres” by Las Migas Wins AIE Independent Music Award for Best Flamenco Album

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2023 No Comments FlamencoLas Migasworld fusionworld music

“Libres” by Las Migas, the renowned flamenco crossover ensemble from Spain, has emerged victorious once again, claiming the coveted AIE Independent Music Award for Best…

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Events

FlamencoEñe Off 2023: A Revolutionary Expression of Flamenco at Theatro Club, Málaga

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2023 No Comments FlamencoFlamencoEñeOFFworld fusionworld music

In conjunction with the official FlamencoEñe showcases, the esteemed SGAE Foundation will once again revive the FlamencoEñeOFF project, marking its second consecutive year within the…

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Atse Tewodros Project - Maqeda
Album reviews

Atse Tewodros Project, Ethio-Italian Grooves

Angel Romero May 20, 2023 1 Comment Atse Tewodros ProjectEthiopian musicworld fusionworld music

Atse Tewodros Project – Maqeda (Atse Tewodros Project, 2022) Atse Tewodros Project is a collective comprising Italian and Ethiopian traditional musicians, created by the Ethio-Italian…

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Events

European Folk Day 2023: Establishing a Key Date in the Annual Calendar

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2023 No Comments European Folk Dayworld music

The inaugural European Folk Day, slated for Saturday, 23rd September 2023, marks a significant milestone in the realm of folk music, dance, and storytelling. This…

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Bokanté - History
New CDs and digital releases

Snarky Puppy’s Michael League Announces New Bokanté album, ‘History’

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2023 No Comments Bokantégwo kaMichael Leagueworld fusionworld music

Bokanté, an international ensemble spearheaded by the Grammy-winning founder of Snarky Puppy, Michael League, has revealed plans for the release of their forthcoming studio album,…

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