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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

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Chamamé Accordionist Raúl Barboza Releases “Toda una Vida Volviendo” Single

Angel Romero February 28, 2023 No Comments accordionArgentine musicchamameRaúl Barbozaworld music

Raúl Barboza, the 84-year-old Argentine accordionist known for his mastery of chamamé and coastal music, has released a new single titled “Toda una Vida Volviendo”.…

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Events

Speyfest Unveils Complete 2023 Program

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicJohn DoyleMichael McGoldrickScottish musicSpeyfestTaliskworld fusionworld music

Speyfest, the much-loved folk and Celtic music festival in Moray, northeastern Scotland, has unveiled its complete lineup for its 26th edition. The family friendly event…

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Los Hermanos Cubero
Artist Profiles

Los Hermanos Cubero

Angel Romero February 28, 2023 No Comments Los Hermanos CuberoSpainSpanish musicworld music

Los Hermanos Cubero are a musical duo made up of brothers Enrique “Quique” and Roberto Cubero, who hail from La Alcarria, Spain. Their artistic name,…

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Fela Kuti - Photo by Bernard Matussiere
Articles

Afrobeat: The Nigerian Music that Defies Conventions

Angel Romero February 27, 2023 No Comments AfrobeatFela KutiFemi KutiNigeriaNigerian musicSeun KutiTony Allenworld music

When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…

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Ensemble Sangineto - Grand Tour Vol. 1
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Ensemble Sangineto Celebrates Italian Traditional Music

Angel Romero February 27, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicEnsemble SanginetoItalian musicworld fusionworld music

Ensemble Sangineto – Grand Tour Vol. 1 (2022) Grand Tour Vol. 1 marks the first installment of a two-part project by Ensemble Sangineto, paying tribute…

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Tour Announcements

Lettuce and Steel Pulse Announce Joint Tour

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2023 No Comments Reggaeworld fusionworld music

Lettuce, a six-piece psychedelic funk outfit, and Steel Pulse, an acclaimed roots reggae band, are teaming up for a three-week-long co-headlining summer tour, set to…

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Puerto Rican güiro, courtesy of National Museum of American History
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Güiro, the Essential Salsa Scraper

Angel Romero February 26, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicDominican musicgüiromusical instrumentsPuerto Rican musicsalsaworld fusionworld music

The güiro, a percussion instrument hailing from Puerto Rico and Cuba, features a hollow gourd with open ends and notches cut along one side. Typically…

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Puerto Rican cuatro, Don Jaime Alicea serie dorada edition, handmade
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The Cuatro, a Prominent Element of the Rich Folk Music Heritage of Puerto Rico

Angel Romero February 26, 2023 No Comments Puerto Rican cuatroPuerto Rican musicsalsaworld fusionworld music

The Puerto Rican Cuatro is a small, five-stringed musical instrument that is a staple of traditional Puerto Rican folk music. It is an integral part…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Bensons’ musical talent is showcased in their upcoming album, “Pick Your Poison”

Angel Romero February 25, 2023 No Comments banjoBensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonmandolinWayne Benson

Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson are expanding their musical careers by releasing their first joint album, “Pick Your Poison,” under their own name, Benson. The…

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Mwezi Waq - Deaf and Dumb Blues
Album reviews

Mwezi Waq: Deaf and Dumb Blues from Comoros

Angel Romero February 24, 2023 No Comments Comorian MusicMwezi Waqworld music

Mwezi Waq – Deaf and Dumb Blues (Buda Musique, 2022) Mwezi Waq’s album “Deaf and Dumb Blues” (Buda Musique, 2022) features a six-member band playing…

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