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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

cover of the album Pissourin by Monsieur Doumani
Charts

Monsieur Doumani Reaches #1 at World Music Charts Europe in October 2021

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2021 No Comments Cypriot musicMediterranean musicMonsieur Doumaniworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

Monsieur Doumani’s Pissourin is the number one album at the World Music Charts Europe in October 2021. Pissourin is the fourth album from acclaimed Cyprus-based…

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New CDs and digital releases

Ballaké Sissoko Unveils Solo Kora Album “A Touma”

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2021 No Comments African musicBallake Sissokokoraworld music

Kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko has released a second album in 2021 titled “A Touma” (Nø Førmat!). Earlier this year he released the acclaimed collaboration album,…

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Music videos

Reggae Star Jah Cure Reveals Lyric Video for “Welcome To Jamaica”

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2021 No Comments Jah CureJamaican musicReggae

Acclaimed reggae musician Jah Cure has released the lyric video for “Welcome To Jamaica.” The video takes viewers on a journey from white sand beaches…

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“Woara” New Video from Ghanaian Afro Roots Star Rocky Dawuni

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2021 No Comments Ghanaian musicHighlifepalm wineRocky Dawuni

Rocky Dawuni has unveiled a new video titled “Woara.” The song explores the foundations of Ghanaian Highlife music which forms part of the basis of…

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All About Flamenco Music

Angel Romero September 30, 2021 6 Comments FlamencoSpainSpanish music

Flamenco is an art form that was developed in Andalusia (southern Spain). It is generally found in three disciplines: cante (song), toque (guitar playing) and…

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Events

World Music Festival @ Taiwan Revals 2021 Program

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2021 No Comments Taiwanese musicworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Festival @ Taiwan

World Music Festival @ Taiwan will take place October 29 – November 12, 2021. In addition to live performances and showcases, the event will connect…

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New Releases

Water, New album from Jamaican Reggae-Fusion Singer Ammoye

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2021 No Comments AmmoyeJamaican musicReggaeworld fusion

Canada-based Jamaican reggae-fusion vocalist Ammoye has released a new album titled Water (Lulaworld Records). Produced by Danny Maestro, The album features a mix of reggae,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Special Expanded Edition of Loreena McKennitt’s The Visit

Angel Romero September 28, 2021 No Comments Celtic musicLoreena McKennittworld music

The Visit, the iconic album from Canadian Celtic and world music star Loreena McKennitt is newly available as The Definitive Edition. The Visit won a…

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Tour Announcements

Rez Abbasi and Isabelle Olivier Announce Brief Global Jazz Tour

World Music Central News Room September 28, 2021 No Comments Isabelle OlivierRez Abbasiworld fusionworld jazz

Guitarist Rez Abbasi and harp player Isabelle Olivier will be performing Oasis at three locations in the United States in November 2021. The critically acclaimed…

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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita — photo by Andrés Pino
Music videos

Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Launch New Video

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2021 No Comments

Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita have unveiled a new music video titled ‘Allah Léno’. The song appears in the duo’s upcoming album “Suba.” Omar Sosa…

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