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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

Iyakaremye & Iyamuremye - Umuduri & Ikinyuguri: Songs from Rwanda
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Traditional Rwandan Songs with Umuduri & Ikinyuguri

Angel Romero December 16, 2022 No Comments Eric IyamuremyeikinyuguriJustin IyakaremyeRwandan musicumuduriworld music

Iyakaremye & Iyamuremye – Umuduri & Ikinyuguri: Songs from Rwanda (Antonovka Records, 2021) “Umuduri & Ikinyuguri: Songs from Rwanda” present the songs of Iyakaremye &…

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New Releases

Vinyl Reissue of Afro-Funk Pioneers Cymande

World Music Central News Room December 16, 2022 No Comments Afro-funkCymandeworld music

Partisan Records is releasing today a remastered reissue of “Cymande,” the essential debut album from the band of the same name. After the original launch…

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General News

Influential Artists Release Video Calling for a Global Agreement to Protect 80% of the Amazon by 2025

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2022 No Comments Amazon rainforest

Today, at the UN Convention on Biodiversity’s 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, a group of international organizations and artists released an…

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Showcases

UNFIT Music to Present APAP Showcase in collaboration with Mundial Montréal

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2022 No Comments Mundial Montrealworld music

On Thursday, January 12th 2023, record label and agency UNFIT and world music showcase Mundial Montréal will present a live showcase at the Association of…

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Babel Music XP, New World Music Expo in Marseilles

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2022 No Comments Babel Music XPworld fusionworld music

Babel Music XP is the name of a new world music showcase, trade fair and conference that will take place March 23 – 25, 2023,…

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Lucas Santtana - O Paraíso
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Lucas Santtana Celebrates Paradise on Earth

Angel Romero December 15, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicLucas Santtanaworld fusionworld music

Lucas Santtana – O Paraíso (NØ FØRMAT!, 2023) “O Paraíso” is the fascinating ninth solo album by Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana. The artist from Bahia…

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Music videos

Oumou Sangaré Stars in New Movie “Hawa”

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Malian musicOumou Sangaréworld music

After a 2022 of intense touring with her new album “Timbuktu”, acclaimed Malian singer Oumou Sangaré ends the year with a splash by making her…

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Music videos

Bossa Nova Noites Reveals Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Bossa Nova NoitesBrazilian musicworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Bossa Nova Noites has released ‘Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)‘ from the upcoming 2023 album “Robert Hébert: Bossa Nova Noites … Soul Brasileiros.” The…

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Events

Flamenco Musical about Jesus of Nazareth at Teatro Pavón in Madrid

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Amor en la TierraFlamencoManuel Moraoworld music

Flamenco musical ‘Amor en la Tierra’ will be staged at Teatro Pavón in Madrid, Spain, on December 20, 2022. Developed in Jerez, one of the…

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New Releases

‘Mambo Rama’, the debut single by New Regency Orchestra

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2022 No Comments Latin jazzmamboNew Regency Orchestraworld music

‘Mambo Rama‘ (Total Refreshment Records) is the debut single by London-based New Regency Orchestra, an ensemble inspired by New York’s dynamic collision of jazz and Latin…

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