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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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Album reviews

Love for Nature and the Charm of Spell Songs

Angel Romero February 9, 2022 No Comments English Folk musicfolk-rockScottish musicSenegalese musicSpell Songs IIworld fusionworld music

 “Let The Light In” is the set of compositions by the wonderful Spell Songs collective. Spell Songs II brings together top British folk and African…

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cover of the album Ilea by Edith Salazar
Album reviews

Passionate Crossover Songs from Edith Salazar

Angel Romero February 9, 2022 No Comments Edith SalazarLatin American musicSpanish musicVenezuelan music

Edith Salazar – Ilesa (Youkali, 2022) “Ilesa” is the new album from Madrid-based Venezuelan singer, pianist, composer, songwriter, vocal coach, and music and TV producer…

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cover of the single Mary Ann Is A Pistol by Lonesome River Band
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Lonesome River Band Releases “Mary Ann Is A Pistol”

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2022 No Comments BluegrassLonesome River Band

Bluegrass ensemble Lonesome River Band has released a new song titled “Mary Ann Is A Pistol”, sung by new mandolinist Adam Miller. It is a…

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Rokia Koné
New Releases

‘Bambougou Nt’ji’, Third and Final single from Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2022 No Comments Jacknife LeeMalian musicRokia Koné

‘Bambougou Nt’ji‘ is the third single from Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee. This song will appear in the upcoming album “Bamanan” scheduled for release February…

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Tour Announcements

Brazilian Star Marisa Monte Announces U.S. Tour

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2022 1 Comment Brazilian musicMarisa Monte

Acclaimed Brazilian singer-songwriter, Marisa Monte, will be touring the United States in March 2022. Her new show is based on her twelfth album, Portas (Doors),…

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Mauro Palmas - Photo by Roberto Putzu
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Mauro Palmas

Angel Romero February 7, 2022 No Comments Italian musicItalyMauro PalmasSardinian musicworld fusionworld music

Mauro Palmas is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and researcher, born in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy). He began his career very young, focusing on historical-critical research and recovery…

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Events

Arcángel to Perform at Madrid Flamenco Theater

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2022 No Comments ArcángelFlamenco

The highly-anticipated concert by acclaimed flamenco singer Arcángel will take place February 15, 2022. This concert was originally scheduled for January 2022 and was postponed.…

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cover of the album Hard Times Never Kill by Gonora Sounds
New CDs and digital releases

Zimbabwean Band Gonora Sounds Releases “Hard Times Never Kill”

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2022 No Comments Daniel GonoraZimbabwean music

Zimbabwean musician Daniel Gonora and his band Gonora Sounds have released a new album titled “Hard Times Never Kill“. Gonora Sounds is led by masterful…

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Lonesome River Band in 2022
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Lonesome River Band

Angel Romero February 6, 2022 No Comments banjoBluegrassLonesome River BandSammy Shelor

Contemporary bluegrass act Lonesome River Band was formed in Virginia in 1982. It has grown to be one of the most respected names in bluegrass…

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Events

Kora Master Sona Jobarteh to Perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2022 1 Comment Gambian musickoraSona Jobarteh

Gambian singer, kora master, and multi-instrumentalist Sona Jobarteh is set to perform on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan, New…

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