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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

Album reviews

Exquisite Accordion and Soundscapes Inspired by Nature

Angel Romero July 2, 2021 No Comments accordionEero GrundströmMaria Kalaniemi

Maria Kalaniemi & Eero Grundström – Mielo (Åkerö Records, 2020) On “Mielo”, Finnish composer, musical innovator and accordion master Maria Kalaniemi revisited the pensive soundscapes…

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Antonis Antoniou Hits #1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in July 2021

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2021 No Comments Antonis AntoniouCypriot musicTransglobal World Music Chartworld music

The album “Kkismettin” by Cypriot artist Antonis Antoniou is the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in July 2021. Antonis Antoniou is…

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Cypriot Artist Antonis Antoniou Returns to #1 at World Music Charts Europe in July 2021

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2021 No Comments Antonis AntoniouCypriot musicworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album “Kkismettin” from Cypriot musician Antonis Antoniou (co-founder of Monsieur Doumani and Trio Tekke) stays in the number one position at the World Music…

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Events Showcases

WOMEX 2021 Reveals First Set of Official Selection Showcase Artists to Perform in Porto

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2021 No Comments womexwomex 2021world music

WOMEX, the essential annual gathering for world music professionals has announced the first set of jury-selected showcase artists scheduled to perform at the 2021 conference…

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Album reviews

Ancient Renovated Sounds from Yakutia

Angel Romero June 30, 2021 No Comments Ayarkhaankhomusthroat singingYakut music

Ayarkhaan – Sparkling rhythms (Ayarkhaan, 2016) Ayarkhaan (АЙАРХААН) is a long-established female vocal group from Sakha, a republic of Yakutia in Russia. Albina Degtyareva created…

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Billy Strings Collaborates with Bluegrass Legend Del McCoury

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2021 No Comments Billy StringsBluegrassDel McCoury

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Billy Strings joined forces with bluegrass legend Del McCoury for a new version of Bill Monroe’s classic song “Midnight on…

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Songs Celebrating the Argentine Native Forest in Cordoba

Angel Romero June 29, 2021 1 Comment Argentine musicAromoDafne UsorachGuia Guillermina AcostaJosé Luis AguirreJulián TorLa Insurgencia del CaracolRamón Cortez

Various Artists – Canto al monte nativo (Sura, 2021) This 6-song EP showcases the captivating contemporary folk music artists who live the valley of Traslasierra,…

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Interviews

Rebeca Vallejo Brings the Fire

Dorothy Johnson-Laird June 29, 2021 No Comments Rebeca VallejoSpanish music

Rebeca Vallejo was born in Madrid, Spain. As a child she was surrounded by a family of flamenco singers, flamenco is the traditional music of…

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Awards

Martinho da Vila Receives 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from The Latin Recording Academy

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2021 No Comments Brazilian musicMartinho da Vilasamba

Brazilian musician Martinho da Vila is one of the recipients of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards bestowed by The Latin Recording Academy. Martinho da Vila…

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Articles

Cork… where the music never stops

John Philpott June 28, 2021 No Comments Irish folk music

Writer and musician John Phillpott travelled to Ireland before the pandemic struck and discovered a city where the music never stops… The gulls following the…

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