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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

Interviews

Buffy Sainte-Marie’s up where she belongs

Tony Hillier April 26, 2020 4 Comments American folk musicBuffy Sainte-MarieNative American music

She might be approaching the autumn years of an extraordinary multi-faceted career, but Buffy Sainte-Marie continues to exude the energy of a summer hurricane that…

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David Broza to Release Guitar Single “Tears for Barcelona”

World Music Central News Room April 26, 2020 No Comments David BrozaSpanish music

Israeli singer-songwriter and guitarist David Broza has announced the release of the single “Tears for Barcelona.” The track, scheduled for release on May 1, 2020,…

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Album reviews

Imaginative Woman-Led Cuban Alchemy

Angel Romero April 25, 2020 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicCuban musicOkanworld fusionworld music

Okan – Sombras (Lulaworld Records, 2019) Okan is a highly talented Toronto-based world music ensemble rooted in Afro-Cuban music led by Cuban multi-instrumentalists and composers…

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José Alberto “El Ruiseñor” Releases Debut Album “Mi Tumbao”

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2020 1 Comment Cuban musicJosé Alberto "El Ruiseñor"salsason cubano

José Alberto Tamayo Diaz, better known as “El Ruiseñor”(the nightingale) has recorded his debut album titled “Mi Tumbao,” scheduled for release in May 2020 on…

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Absorbing Fingerstyle Guitar from Peppino D’Agostino

Angel Romero April 24, 2020 No Comments acoustic guitarfingerstyle guitarPeppino D’Agostino

Peppino D’Agostino – Connexion (A-Train Entertainment, 2020) Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and composer Peppino D’Agostino has released “Connexion” his first solo album in six years. D’Agostino…

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Conferences

Latin Alternative Music Conference Virtual and Free in 2020

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2020 No Comments LAMCLatin Alternative Music ConferenceLatin American music

As many other events, the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) has been affected by the COVID-19 global standstill. The organizers of the conference have decided…

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Obituaries

The Gypsy Prince Dies from COVID-19

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2020 No Comments El Príncipe GitanoEnrique Castellón VargasFlamencoSpanish music

Flamenco singer, actor, composer, lyricist and dancer Enrique Castellón Vargas, better known as El Príncipe Gitano (The Gypsy Prince) passed away on Wednesday, April 22,…

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General News

International Showcase Visa For Music Open Till April 30

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2020 No Comments African musicMiddle Eastern musicVisa for Music

The deadline to apply for a showcase at Visa For Music is April 30, 2020. The 7th edition of Visa For Music, the professional music…

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New CDs and digital releases

Famed Bluesman Joe Louis Walker Announces The Release of Blues Comin’ On

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2020 No Comments bluesJoe Louis Walker

Celebrated blues musician Joe Louis Walker is set to release his new album Blues Comin’ On (Cleopatra Records) on June 5, 2020. Blues Comin’ On…

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Nine Decades Vol. 6, Ravi Shankar: Dutch-India Airwaves

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2020 No Comments Indian classical musicRavi Shankarsitar

East Meets West Music has announced the release of Nine Decades Vol. 6, Ravi Shankar: Dutch-India Airwaves. This is a previously unreleased recording from the…

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