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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

Flook Unveils ‘The Crystal Year and Foxes’ Rock’ Music Video

World Music Central News Room January 10, 2021 No Comments Celtic musicFlookIrish folk music

Celtic music band Flook has released ‘The Crystal Year/Foxes’ Rock,’ the first of its two Moving On Moving Pictures, commissioned by Moving On Music in…

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New Books

New Book: New York and the International Sound of Latin Music, 1940-1990

World Music Central News Room January 10, 2021 No Comments Benjamin LapidusCaribbean musicLatin jazzsalsa

A new 440-page book titled New York and the International Sound of Latin Music, 1940-1990 is now available. The author is musician and professor Benjamin…

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Events

Free Prerecorded Concert with Vusi Mahlasela

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2021 No Comments South African musicVusi Mahlasela

Global Arts Live continues its series of online world music concerts with a performance by Vusi Mahlasela, one of South Africa’s greatest artists. The free…

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Album reviews

Percussion-Enriched Cuban Piano Works

Angel Romero January 9, 2021 No Comments Christos AsonitisCuban musicLatin jazzpianoYamilé Cruz Montero

Yamilé Cruz Montero & Christos Asonitis – Rapsodia Cubana (Naxos World, 2021) Rapsodia Cubana presents a delightful set of Cuban-flavored piano pieces performed by superb…

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Events

Online Edition of Celtic Connections 2021 Reveals Full Concert Program

World Music Central News Room January 8, 2021 No Comments Celtic ConnectionsCeltic musicScottish musicworld music

The Celtic Connections festival will start one week today. Throughout 19 days, the festival will present over 30 online performances between Friday, January 15 and…

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New Releases

Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo Release Digital Album ‘El Arte Del Bolero’

World Music Central News Room January 8, 2021 No Comments boleroLatin jazzLuis PerdomoMiguel Zenón

Puerto Rican alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón and Venezuelan pianist Luis Perdomo have released their digital only album “El Arte Del Bolero” today, Friday, January 8,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Ballaké Sissoko to Release Djourou in April 2021

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2021 No Comments Ballaké SissokokoraMalian music

Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko is set to release his new album “Djourou” on April 09, 2021. “Djourou, is the cord that connects me to…

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Events

Global Arts Live to Present Free Streaming Film Featuring Tuareg Artist Bombino

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2021 No Comments Bombinodesert bluesTuareg music

Global Arts Live has announced the upcoming streaming film Agadez featuring Nigerien Tuareg musician Bombino. The film will be streamed on Saturday, January 16, 2021…

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New CDs and digital releases

Celebrated Zydeco Artist Corey Ledet to Release His 14th Album

World Music Central News Room January 6, 2021 1 Comment Corey LedetZydeco

Zydeco musician Corey Ledet is set release his 14th album, the self-titled Corey Ledet Zydeco (Nouveau Electric Records) on January 15, 2021. Corey Ledet Zydeco…

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Album reviews

The Persian Path to Icelandic Folk Music

Angel Romero January 6, 2021 No Comments Asgeir AsgeirssonIcelandic musicPersian music

Asgeir Asgeirsson – Persian Path, Icelandic Folksongs Volume 3 (Stanga Music, 2020) Multi-instrumentalist Asgeir Asgeirsson is well-known in Iceland as a jazz and pop guitarist.…

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