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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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Sofia Rei

Angel Romero March 20, 2021 No Comments ArgentinaArgentine musicSofia Reiworld jazzworld music

Vocalist, composer, producer and educator Sofia Eugenia Koutsovitis Reigadas, better known as Sofia Rei, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She combines in her music…

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Events

Drom World Fest 2021 Announced

World Music Central News Room March 20, 2021 No Comments Al Di MeolaArturo O'FarrillDrom World FestIbrahim MaaloufSnarky Puppyworld music

Thirty performers from all around the globe will be joining the Drom World Fest 2021 March 26 – 31, 2021 as a livestream. The program…

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The 5th Annual Ritmo Doral Reveals 2021 Program

World Music Central News Room March 19, 2021 No Comments Ensamble 7/4Latin American musicRitmo Doralsonlokos.tamboka

The City of Doral in Florida (USA) in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation will present the fifth annual Ritmo Doral 2021. The free live-stream event…

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Album reviews

The Stirring Latin Side of Wes Montgomery

Angel Romero March 19, 2021 No Comments Latin jazzNelson RiverosWes Montgomery

Nelson Riveros – The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery (Zoho, 2021) Nelson Riveros, an excellent American guitarist born to Colombian parents, reimagines the music of…

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Events

The Road to Afro Roots – Jupiter in April 2021

World Music Central News Room March 19, 2021 No Comments

For a fourth consecutive year, the Road to Afro Roots Fest begins in the town of Jupiter at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (940 US…

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Jimena Fama’s Electro Dub Tango to Perform at North Beach in Miami

World Music Central News Room March 18, 2021 1 Comment Argentine musicelectro dub tangoJimena Famatango

Argentine composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Jimena Fama is set to perform today, Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. EST. The concert will be live…

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Delightful Hungarian A Cappella Folk Songs

Angel Romero March 18, 2021 1 Comment a cappellaDalindaHungarian music

Dalinda – Átjárók (Fonó, 2021) Dalinda is a remarkable trio of Hungarian vocalists who perform a cappella versions of traditional Hungarian folk songs. The trio…

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New Releases

Wixárika Musician Muwieri Xaure Releases Hikuri Yuawi Iyarieya

World Music Central News Room March 17, 2021 1 Comment Eusebio LópezMexican musicMuwieri Xaure

Mexican artist Muwieri Xaure (also known as Eusebio López in Spanish) is a longstanding traditional Wixárika musician and former leader of the community of La…

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Awards

Musician and Songwriter Billy Strings Wins Best Bluegrass Album at 2021 Grammy Awards

World Music Central News Room March 16, 2021 1 Comment Billy StringsBluegrass

Celebrated singer-songwriter and musician Billy Strings won Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards for his record, Home (Rounder Records). Strings will perform…

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Awards

Acclaimed Songwriter John Prine Wins Two Grammy Awards

World Music Central News Room March 16, 2021 No Comments American folk musicJohn Prine

John Prine’s last recorded song, “I Remember Everything,” won Best American Roots Song and Best American Roots Performance at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards. Written by…

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