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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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Middle Eastern Act Hagar & LennyTunes release Music Video in Advance of New Album

World Music Central News Room May 14, 2021 No Comments Hagar & LennyTunesMiddle Eastern music

Hagar & LennyTunes have released a music video with the single titled ‘Shoofoo Ya Nas.’ Hagar & LennyTunes is a collaboration between Jaffa based multi-instrumentalist…

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Dobet Gnahoré Releases Acoustic Roots Video “Rédemption”

World Music Central News Room May 13, 2021 No Comments African musicAfropopDobet GnahoréIvorian music

Ivorian singer-sogwriter Dobet Gnahoré has released her new single “Rédemption” on video. The single is included in her upcoming album “Couleur,” scheduled for release on…

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Obituaries

Groundbreaking World Music Artist and Producer Nick Page “Dubulah” Dies

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2021 2 Comments Dub ColossusDubulahNick PageTemple of SoundTransGlobal Underground

British multi-instrumentalist and producer Nick Page, also known artistically as “Dubulah,” passed away on May 11, 2021. Nick Page was a highly respected musician and…

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Reissue of Rare Brazilian Classic from José Mauro

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2021 No Comments Brazilian musicJosé Mauro

The reissue of the rare album A Viagem Das Horas by José Mauro will be available on May 28th, 2021 through Far Out Recordings. Recorded…

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Events

Towersey Folk Festival Announces Pint-Sized 2021 Edition

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2021 2 Comments English Folk musicTowersey Festival

British folk music festival Towersey has announced a pint-sized event for 2021. The festival will be smaller, with lots of space and a limited capacity.…

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Obituaries

Sitar Maestro and Professor Prateek Chaudhuri Dies at 49

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2021 2 Comments Indian classical musicPrateek Chaudhurisitar

Acclaimed sitar player and Professor Prateek Chaudhuri passed away due to Covid-19 complications on Thursday, May 6, 2021. His father, the celebrated sitar master Devbrata…

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Music videos

Cedric Burnside presents new video “Step In”

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2021 No Comments bluesCedric Burnside

American bluesman Cedric Burnside has released on video the lead single “Step In” which appears in his upcoming album I Be Trying (Single Lock Records).…

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World Music Choir Kitka Releases “Haidi Nani” Music Video for Mother’s Day

World Music Central News Room May 8, 2021 1 Comment KitkaRomanian music

To honor the mothers of the world, a cappella ensemble Kitka has released “Haidi Nani”, its newest music video, directed by Kelly Atkins. The song…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Alfio Antico

Angel Romero May 8, 2021 No Comments Alfio Anticoframe drumsItalian musicSicilian music

Alfio Antico was born on November 22, 1956, in Lentini, on the island of Sicily, Italy. Alfio lived as a shepherd until the age of…

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Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjura

World Music Central News Room May 8, 2021 No Comments 4 MarsSomali music

In 2020, Ostinato Record released the album Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjoura by 4 Mars. The recordings were found in a massive…

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