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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

Music videos

Reggae Artist Double Tiger Releases “Nice Time” Music Video

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2021 No Comments Double TigerReggae

“Nice Time” is the new music video from reggae artist Double Tiger (Jay Spaker). The song appears on Double Tiger’s album The Journey (Easy Star…

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Obituaries

Armenian Duduk Maestro Jivan Gasparyan Dies at 92

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2021 No Comments Armenian musicDjivan GasparyandudukJivan Gasparyanworld music

Armenian composer and virtuoso musician Jivan Gasparyan (also spelled Djivan Gasparyan), one of the greatest performers of the duduk, passed away on July 6, 2021.…

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Album reviews

The Captivating Pan-Global Artistry of Rafiki Jazz

Angel Romero July 6, 2021 No Comments Rafiki Jazzworld fusionworld music

Rafiki Jazz is a fantastic world fusion band from the UK that features musicians from various traditions and countries. Despite the term Jazz in the…

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Eleonora Bordonaro , the New Voice of Sicily

Angel Romero July 5, 2021 No Comments Eleonora BordonaroItalian musicSicilian music

Eleonora Bordonaro – Moviti Ferma (Finisterre, 2020) Moviti Ferma is Eleonora Bordonaro’s second solo album, produced by Puccio Castrogiovanni. Bordonaro is a talented and innovative…

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Call for Artists: The Afro Pepites Show 11th Edition

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2021 No Comments African musicAfro Pepites

The online arts market Afro Pepites is currently open to submissions for its 11th edition. Three projects will be selected that will be supported internationally.…

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Reissue of Classic Afro-Funk Album from Ghana

Angel Romero July 4, 2021 No Comments Afro-funkEdikanfoGhanaian musicHighlife

Edikanfo – The Pace Setters (Glitterbeat Records, 2020) Glitterbeat Records thankfully reissued this essential 1981 Ghanaian music recording in 2020. The Pace Setters is the…

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Tour Announcements

Tigran Hamasyan Announces The Call Within Tour

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2021 No Comments Armenian musicTigran Hamasyan

Acclaimed pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan has announced the upcoming The Call Within Tour in July 2021. Throughout the tour, Hamasyan will be performing music…

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New Releases

New Songs from Seductive Crossover Reggae Artist Vana Liya

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2021 No Comments ReggaeVana Liya

Guyanese-American singer Vana Liya has a new single titled “Round n Round” featuring iconic American reggae rock artist Pepper. Vana Liya performs a captivating mix…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Dona Zéfinha

Angel Romero July 2, 2021 No Comments Dona ZéfinhaPortugalPortuguese musicviola campaniça

Dona Zéfinha is a group Portuguese group folk group that features Francisco Pestana from Monte do Trigo and Francisco Melo and Tiago Pinto de Santana…

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Events

California WorldFest Returns in July 2021

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2021 No Comments California WorldfestOzomatliPamyuaTwo Runner

California WorldFest will return as a one-day festival at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California. The event will take place on Saturday, July…

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  • Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways
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  • Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp
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