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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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Featured News

  • 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

New CDs and digital releases

Afro-Nordic Band Monoswezi to Release Shanu

World Music Central News Room August 25, 2021 No Comments African musicMonosweziworld musicZimbabwean music

Musical collective Monoswezi has announced the release of a new album titled “Shanu” (Riverboat Records), scheduled for release in October 2021. “Shanu” will feature new…

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Dayramir González Announces Tribute to Juan Formell & Los Van Van CD and DVD

Angel Romero August 24, 2021 No Comments Cuban musicDayramir Gonzálezworld music

Famed Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir González has announced the release of his new project, Tribute to Juan Formell & Los Van Van. Release date…

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Balsam Range to Release New Album Moxie and Mettle

Angel Romero August 24, 2021 1 Comment Balsam RangeBluegrass

Celebrated bluegrass band Balsam Range is set to release a new album titled “Moxie and Mettle” on September 24, 2021. The album will include the…

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World Rhythm Explorers Elektric Voodoo Launch Third Studio Album ‘Telescope’

World Music Central News Room August 23, 2021 No Comments AfrobeatElektric Voodooworld fusionworld music

Elektric Voodoo has released its new album titled “Telescope”.  The ensemble delivers a thrilling mix of Afrobeat, Latin music, rock hooks, reggae, world music, and…

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Folk Songs of the Dong, Gelao & Yao Peoples

Angel Romero August 23, 2021 No Comments Chinese music

Folk Music of China, Vol. 16 – Folk Songs of the Dong, Gelao & Yao Peoples (Naxos World, 2021) presents the grand songs of the…

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A Quatro Vozes at Malungo Festival

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2021 No Comments A Quatro VozesAfro-BrazilianBrazilian musicMalungo Festival

The Minas Gerais group A Quatro Vozes, now in a trio, formed by the sisters Dora, Jurema and Jussara Otaviano, present the musical diversity of…

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Award-Winning World Fusion Band Opium Moon to Release Double Album

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2021 No Comments Opium Moonworld fusionworld music

Grammy-winning band Opium Moon is set to release a double album titled ‘Night + Day‘. Release date is August 27, 2021. Opium Moon performs a…

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Obituaries

Famed Salsa Musician and Producer Larry Harlow Dies at 82

World Music Central News Room August 21, 2021 No Comments Fania All-StarsLarry Harlowsalsa

Renowned salsa multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and bandleader Lawrence Ira Kahn, better known as Larry Harlow, died on August 20, 2021. Larry Harlow was a salsa…

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Events

Darbar Festival 2021

World Music Central News Room August 21, 2021 No Comments Darbar FestivalIndian classical musicJyotsna SrikanthKen ZuckermanRN PrakashSanju SahaiSurdarshan Chana

October 21 – October 24, 2021, various venues  NEW: Indian Music Appreciation Course (livestreamed Sat 16 and Sun 17 Oct, 2pm-5.30pm each day) Ken Zuckerman with Surdarshan…

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Fascinated by the Blues

Angel Romero August 20, 2021 No Comments BluegrassbluesCristina Vane

Cristina Vane – Nowhere Sounds Lovely (Red Parlor, 2021) Nowhere Sounds Lovely is the excellent debut album from American slide guitarist, composer and singer-songwriter Cristina…

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