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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

Obituaries

Influential Ethiopian Producer Amha Eshèté dies at 74

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2021 No Comments Amha EshètéEthiojazzEthiopian music

Amha Eshèté, a highly influential Ethiopian music producer and founder of Amha Records, died on April 30, 2021. The Amha Records label released iconic recordings…

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Ballake Sissoko’s Djourou tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2021

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2021 No Comments Ballaké SissokoTransglobal World Music Chartworld music

The collaborative album Djourou from Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2021. May…

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Malian Artist Anansy Cissé #1 in May 2021 at the World Music Charts Europe

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2021 1 Comment Anansy CisséMalian musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album ‘Anoura’ from Malian musician Anansy Cissé is the number album for May 2021 at the World Music Charts Europe. ‘Anoura’ is Cissé’s second…

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Exploration of the Armenian Duduk

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2021 1 Comment Armenian musicArsen Petrosyanduduk

Virtuoso musician Arsen Petrosyan has a released an evocative new album titled Hokin Janapar – Music Performed on Armenian Duduk (ARC Music) Hokin Janapar means…

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Wolf Rune, New Album from Sinikka Langeland

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2021 No Comments kanteleNorwegian folk musicSinikka Langeland

Acclaimed Norwegian singer-songwriter and kantele master Sinikka Langeland has a new album titled ‘Wolf Rune‘ (ECM). The solo recording highlights Langeland’s work as a vocalist…

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Rafiki Jazz Launch Nduggu Bouy (Too Much Dust) Video

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2021 No Comments Rafiki Jazzworld fusionworld music

British world music ensemble Rafiki Jazz have a new music video titled ‘Nduggu Bouy (Too Much Dust)’. The song appears on the band’s recent album…

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Album reviews

Engaging South African A Cappella Folk Tales from Afrika Mamas

Angel Romero April 27, 2021 No Comments a cappellaAfrika MamasSouth African music

Afrika Mamas – Ilanga – The Sun (ARC Music, 2021) Ilanga (The Sun) is the fifth album from the superb female a cappella ensemble Afrika…

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Colombian Vocalist Pao Barreto Releases “Buscando El Sol”

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2021 No Comments Colombian musiccumbiaPao Barreto

Colombian singer Pao Barreto has released a music video with the cumbia song “Buscando El Sol” from her new album “Spiralis”, released in April 2021.…

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Mandolin Orange Becomes Watchhouse and Unveils First Video

World Music Central News Room April 26, 2021 3 Comments BluegrassMandolin OrangeWatchhouse

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz have released their first video under the name Watchhouse. The duo who over the past decade have achieved grassroots success…

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Kôrôlén, the new Album from Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra Available Today

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2021 No Comments koraMalian musicToumani Diabaté

Kôrôlén, the new collaborative album from kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra, is out today on World Circuit Records. Commissioned as a…

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