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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.
    Music videos

    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

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Events

Afro Roots Fest Announces Gainesville and Jupiter 2022 Lineups

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2022 No Comments African musicAfro Roots Festworld music

Afro Roots Fest has revealed the lineups for the first two events of 2022. First up, the Gainesville debut will take place on Friday, April…

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Album reviews

Celtic Music Meets Epic Progrock

Angel Romero March 2, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicDave Bainbridgeprogressive rock

Dave Bainbridge – To The Far Away (2021)  “To The Far Away” is the fourth solo album from Dave Bainbridge, an acclaimed British multi-instrumentalist, composer,…

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cover of the album A la manera artesana by Vigüela
Charts

Vigüela Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2022

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2022 No Comments Transglobal World Music ChartVigüelaworld fusionworld music

The album “A la Manera Artesana” by Spanish folk ensemble Vigüela is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2022.…

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Divanhana Rises to the Top of the World Music Charts Europe in March 2022

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2022 No Comments Divanhanaworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

“Zavrzlama”, the sixth album from Divanhana (Bosnia-Herzegovina) is the number one album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2022. The quintet combines traditional…

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Las Migas Release New Single “Antonia” on Video

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2022 1 Comment FlamencoLas Migasrumba flamenca

Las Migas, the all-female Spanish band that mixes Flamenco, Gypsy rumba and pop, has released a music video of the song “Antonia.” This ironic and…

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Fireside Collective
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Bluegrass Spotlight February 2022

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassDel McCouryFireside CollectiveJackson HollowJon Stickley TrioKristin Scott BensonShannon Slaughter

Del McCoury Del McCoury, one of the greatest performers in the current bluegrass scene has released a new album titled “Almost Proud” (McCoury Music). Jon…

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Fireside Collective
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Fireside Collective

Angel Romero February 27, 2022 No Comments BluegrassFireside CollectiveUnited States of America

Fireside Collective is a progressive bluegrass ensemble based in Asheville, North Carolina. The quintet won the 2016 Band Contest at the iconic American roots festival…

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Album reviews

Irresistible Rhythms from Semba Master Bonga

Angel Romero February 27, 2022 No Comments Angolan musicBongasemba

Bonga – Kintal da Banda (Lusafrica, 2022). The great Angolan singer Bonga has released a new album titled Kintal da Banda. The album celebrates the…

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clockwise from left: Sona Jobarteh, Techung, DakhaBrakha, Les Filles de Illighadad, Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama, Black String, Dervish, NIYAZ
Events

World Music Institute Announces Winter-Spring 2022 Season

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2022 No Comments Amadou & MariamBlack StringBlind Boys of AlabamaDakhaBrakhaDervishLes Filles de IllighadadNiyazSona JobartehTechungworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Institute

World Music Institute (WMI) is celebrating its 37th year in New York City with some of the finest artists in the current world music scene.…

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Album reviews

The Mystical and Majestic Sound of Smorodina Reka

Angel Romero February 25, 2022 1 Comment Russian folk musicRussian musicSmorodina Rekaworld fusion

Smorodina Reka – Foreshadowing (2021) Smorodina Reka is a mesmerizing new act from Moscow, Russia. The group performs a new form of progressive folk music…

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