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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.
    Music videos

    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

CULTURAS 360° 2023 poster
Events

IndiEarth XChange to present CULTURAS 360° 4th Edition This Weekend

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2023 No Comments Culturas 360°global musicworld fusionworld music

In an impressive display of global unity, the IndiEarth XChange in conjunction with 14 prominent world music festivals will present the 4th edition of CULTURAS…

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Reinis Jaunais - Zeme
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Reinis Jaunais and International Friends on Zeme

Angel Romero March 4, 2023 1 Comment Latvian musicReinis Jaunaisworld music

Reinis Jaunais – Zeme (self-release, 2020) Reinis Jaunais, a Latvian musician, blends travel experiences and sounds to create unique music. He has captivated audiences worldwide…

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Vân-Ánh Võ
Events

Van-Anh-Vo to Perform at RiverRun Festival 2023

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2023 No Comments Vân-Ánh VõVietnamese musicworld music

At the Terrace Theater in the Lincoln Center of Washington, DC, experience the Emmy Award-winning musician Vân-Ánh Võ, along with composer Jonathan Berger and the…

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Mariaa Siga - Les Murmure des Anges
New Releases

Varied Treasures

Tom Orr March 3, 2023 1 Comment Adrian FaheyElida AlmeidaFalse CrabGillebride MacMillanJoachim HorsleyKarl LoysonMariaa SigaPeter LakeRaiis KamalReggaeShorn BWaxworld fusionworld musicZila Lima

I don’t know if continuing to review both singles and albums is doing anything to improve my already questionable writing skills, but it is opening…

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Dom Flemons - Traveling Wildfire
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Dom Flemons Debuts Unveils New Version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing Fine”

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDom Flemonsworld music

Dom Flemons, the GRAMMY Award-winning musician and scholar also known as “The American Songster,” has released a new version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing…

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Wu Man - Photo by Gan Yuan
Awards

Wu Man Named 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellow, the USA’s Highest Honor in Folk and Traditional Arts

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Chinese musicpipaworld musicWu Man

Wu Man, the skilled Chinese pipa master who migrated to the United States over three decades ago, aimed to revolutionize the role of her lute-like…

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Suds à Arles 2023 festival poster
Events

World Music Festival Suds à Arles Reveals First Names of the 2023 lineup

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Ballake SissokoLirazSílvia Pérez Cruzworld fusionworld music

French world music festival Suds à Arles has announced the first names of the lineup for the 28th edition of the annual event. Suds à…

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Mostar Sevdah Reunion - Lady Sings The Balkan Blues
Charts

‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues’ #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Balkan musicBosnian musicMostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld music

‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues‘ by Bosnian act Mostar Sevdah Reunion is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023.…

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Payadora Tango Ensemble - Silent Tears
Charts

Payadora Tango Ensemble Tops the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Jewish musictangoworld fusionworld musicYiddish music

“Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango” by Payadora Tango Ensemble is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023. “Silent Tears:…

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Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Berke Can Özcan - Friendship Music for Turkey
New Releases

Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Berke Can Özcan Announce “Friendship Music for Turkey” Benefit EP

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2023 No Comments Berke Can ÖzcanJonah Parzen-Johnsonworld fusion

Saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson and percussionist Berke Can Özcan have joined forces for a charitable cause. They are releasing “Friendship Music for Turkey,” an EP that…

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