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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

Album reviews

Irresistible and Timeless Antibalas

Angel Romero February 11, 2020 No Comments AfrobeatAntibalas

Antibalas – Fu Chronicles (Daptone Records, 2020) Antibalas, one of the finest Afrobeat ensembles in the international scene, has released a superb album titled Fu…

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“Ojos Malvados” Video from Buena Vista Social Club Singer Ibrahim Ferrer

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2020 No Comments Buena Vista Social ClubCuban musicIbrahim Ferrerson cubano

World Circuit Records has released a video of the song titled “Ojos Malvados” from the original recording sessions of Buena Vista Social Club‘s celebrated vocalist…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: RAM

Angel Romero February 11, 2020 No Comments HaitiHaitian musicRAM

RAM is a Haitian roots music ensemble from Port-au-Prince. The group’s name comes from the initials of its founder, songwriter, and lead male vocalist, Richard…

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Events

Festival International de Louisiane Reveals 2020 Lineup

World Music Central News Room February 10, 2020 No Comments Burke RileyCajun musicFestival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicZydeco

Festival International de Louisiane has unveiled its 2020 performance lineup. The eclectic program includes Palestinian-Jordanian group 47 SOUL; French swamp-blues trio, Delgres; Acadian group Radio…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Humayun Khan

Angel Romero February 10, 2020 No Comments Afghan musicAfghanistanHumayun KhanIndian classical music

Humayun Khan is an excellent singer of North Indian classical music as well as the traditional folk and modern classical music of Afghanistan.  Born in…

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Americana Artist Chicago Farmer Releases Flyover Country

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2020 2 Comments AmericanaChicago Farmer

Cody “Chicago Farmer” Diekhof has released a new independent album titled Flyover Country. Chicago Farmer writes songs with a common thread of love and respect…

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APAP 2020: “Risk and Resilience”

Evangeline Kim February 8, 2020 1 Comment APAPArturo O'FarrillMario Garcia DurhamMartha RedboneSabrina Lynn Motley

Part I Leadership in the Performing Arts in America It was a great privilege to interview four of the United States’ leaders in the performing…

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Concert reviews

Enta Omri and the Golden age of Arabic Music

Steve Capra February 7, 2020 1 Comment Faraj Abyad

Faraj Abyad and his Orchestra presented by The World Music Institute at Symphony Space February first, 2020 Arabic music is like a fine, complex miasma.…

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The Way of Taiko in the Apennines

Angel Romero February 6, 2020 No Comments Japanese musicKyoShinDotaiko

KyoShinDo – Taiko Do – Echo of the Soul (Arc Music, 2020) Japanese percussion ensembles (taiko drumming) have been fascinating international audiences for years. This…

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Celebrated Guitarist Amir John Haddad Announces New Album ‘Andalucía’

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2020 No Comments Amir John HaddadFlamencoflamenco guitarSpanish musicworld fusion

Virtuoso world music multi-instrumentalist Amir John Haddad – El Amir is set to release his new guitar album dedicated to Andalusia. The album will be…

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