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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

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Events

Círculo Flamenco de Madrid to Present a Tribute to El Flamenco Vive

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2023 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de MadridEl Flamenco ViveFlamencoworld music

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the tenth season of Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will present a Tribute to El Flamenco Vive, thereby continuing its dynamic…

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Zinaida Ignatyeva and Arseniy Yaytsov - Mikräk: Mountain Mari Music
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The Rich Traditional Sounds of Mountain Mari Music

Angel Romero April 24, 2023 No Comments Arseniy YaytsovMountain Mari MusicRussian musicworld musicZinaida Ignatyeva

Zinaida Ignatyeva and Arseniy Yaytsov – Mikräk: Mountain Mari Music (Antonovka Records, 2023) Zinaida Ignatyeva and Arseniy Yaytsov have released their highly-anticipated album, “Mikräk: Mountain…

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Doña 2023 poster
Events

Innovative Trad at Doña Festival in Northern Spain

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2023 No Comments Alejandro and Maria LauraDoña festivalIxeyaRodrigo CuevasSpanish musicworld music

Last year, a new festival emerged in La Almunia, Spain, known as the Doña festival. This admission-free festival aimed to make its mark on the…

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Events

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces New additions to the 2023 Lineup

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2023 No Comments ReggaeSierra Nevada World Music Festivalworld music

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF) has unveiled the latest additions to their 2023 lineup, featuring an eclectic mix of reggae, ska, and electronic music.…

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New Releases

Vinyl Reissue of Tito Puente’s Celebrated 1985 Album, Mambo Diablo

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2023 No Comments Latin jazzmambosalsaTito Puenteworld music

Craft Latino has announced the long-awaited vinyl reissue of Tito Puente‘s acclaimed 1985 album, Mambo Diablo. This marks the first-ever vinyl reissue of the legendary…

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Various Artists - World Music from Slovakia: Best of 2016-2018
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The Best of World Music from Slovakia – 2016-2018

Angel Romero April 21, 2023 No Comments Slovak musicworld fusionworld music

Various Artists – World Music from Slovakia: Best of 2016-2018 The civil association AMITY, WOMUSK and the World Music Festival Bratislava released this compilation titled…

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Gulab Afridi - The Colours Of Rubab
Album reviews

The Colors of the Pakistani Rubab

Angel Romero April 20, 2023 2 Comments Gulab AfridiPakistani musicrubabworld music

Gulab Afridi – The Colours of Rubab (Worlds Within Worlds, 2023) “The Colours of Rubab” presents four instrumental pieces, highlighting the beauty of the South…

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Professional Turkish Kanun MK-123
Articles

An Introduction to the Kanun, the Versatile Plucked Zither

Angel Romero April 19, 2023 No Comments Armenian musicEgyptian musicGreek musickanunMoroccan musicPersian classical musicqanunSyrian musicTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

The kanun, also referred to as qanun, is a type of stringed musical instrument that holds an important place in traditional Middle Eastern and North…

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Cantorables
Events

Cantorables to Grace the Stage in Buenos Aires on April 23

World Music Central News Room April 19, 2023 No Comments Argentine musicCantorablesworld music

The highly anticipated return of Cantorables, an Argentine vocal supergroup, is set to take the stages of Buenos Aires by storm with their exceptional music…

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Del McCoury Band - Almost Proud
Album reviews

Del McCoury’s Blue Collar Pride

Angel Romero April 19, 2023 No Comments BluegrassDel McCoury Bandworld music

Del McCoury Band – Almost Proud (Del McCoury, 2022) Del McCoury Band’s excellent album, “Almost Proud,” encapsulates a working-class spirit. It is an engaging and…

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