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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

Boone & Foster - Long Journey Home
New Releases

Boone & Foster Launch New Single “Long Journey Home”

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2023 No Comments BluegrassBoone & Fosterworld music

“Long Journey Home” (Mountain Fever Records) is the new single by Boone & Foster in memory of the late Aaron “Frosty” Foster. Musicians include Aaron…

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The Holy Mountain - Awake
New Releases

The Holy Mountain Reveals “Awake” Single

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2023 No Comments folktronicaNorwegian musicThe Holy Mountain

Norwegian folktronica band The Holy Mountain has released a piece titled “Awake.” The song presents a sneak peek of The Holy Mountain’s upcoming album “The…

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Driss El Maloumi - Aswat
Album reviews

Driss El Maloumi Unveils Oud and Percussion Project

Angel Romero March 21, 2023 1 Comment Arabic musicDriss El Maloumiworld fusionworld music

Driss El Maloumi – Aswat (Contre-Jour / Zig Zag World, 2023) Moroccan musician and oud virtuoso Driss El Maloumi is set to release his latest…

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Chris Jones & The Night Drivers - Photo by Sandlin Gaither
Music videos

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Unveil Music video for “The Price Of Falling”

World Music Central News Room March 20, 2023 No Comments BluegrassChris Jones and the Night Driversworld music

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers have launched their latest music video for “The Price Of Falling,” a bluegrass number that’s quickly ascended to the…

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Väsen - Melliken
Album reviews

Väsen’s Exquisite Nyckelharpa and Viola Pieces

Angel Romero March 19, 2023 No Comments Swedish musicVäsenworld music

Väsen – Melliken (Olov Johansson Musik, 2023) Väsen‘s latest offering, “Melliken,” takes the listener into a vivid, finely crafted and eloquent world where the music…

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Henriette Flach - Skyklokke
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Dazzling Debut by Fiddler Henriette Flach

Angel Romero March 18, 2023 No Comments Danish musicHenriette FlachNordic musicnyckelharpaScandinavian musicworld music

Henriette Flach – Skyklokke (GO Danish Folk Music, 2022) In November 2022, musician and composer Henriette Flach released her debut album under her own name.…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: African String Band 3MA

Angel Romero March 18, 2023 No Comments 3MABallaké SissokoDriss El MaloumiRajeryworld fusionworld music

The trio known as 3MA is a contemporary ensemble of African world music, featuring three musicians who play diverse stringed instruments. Ballaké Sissoko from Mali…

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Driss El Maloumi
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Oud Player Driss El Maloumi

Angel Romero March 18, 2023 No Comments Arabic musicDriss El Maloumioudworld fusionworld music

Berber oud player and composer Driss El Maloumi was born May 25, 1970, in Morocco. He grew up in the agadir area of southern Morocco.…

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Nuevos Territorios 2023
Events

Nuevos Territorios and A Chat with Flamenco Vocalist Israel Fernández

Angel Romero March 18, 2023 No Comments FlamencoIsrael Fernándezworld music

Israel Fernández, a leading flamenco singer, will be the guest at “A solas con… Israel Fernández,” an event produced by the SGAE Foundation. He is…

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Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
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Artist Profiles: Chris Jones & The Night Drivers

Angel Romero March 18, 2023 No Comments BluegrassChris JonesChris Jones & The Night Driversworld music

Since the mid-1990s, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers have been a mainstay in the bluegrass scene, consistently delivering some of the most elegant and…

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