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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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

Concert reviews

Dom Flemons at Symphony Space, New York

Steve Capra January 30, 2020 No Comments American folk musicDom Flemons

Introducing himself on January 16, 2020 at Symphony Space (New York), Dom Flemons called himself “The American Songster”. A songster, he reminded us, plays all…

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Tour Announcements

Bokanté Announces U.S. Tour

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2020 No Comments Bokantéworld fusionworld music

World music prodigy Bokanté has announced its United States tour 2020. Their second album “What Heat ,” was a nominee for Best World Music album…

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Events

The World Music Institute Reveals January-June 2020 Season

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2020 No Comments AltanRahim AlHajSahba MotallebiWorld Music InstituteYacouba Sissoko

New York City’s World Music Institute (WMI) has announced the artists set to perform during its January-June 2020 season. Selected by Artistic Director Brian Keigher,…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Leyla McCalla

Angel Romero January 29, 2020 No Comments American folk musicLeyla McCallaUnited States of America

Leyla McCalla is a Haitian-American artist born on October 3, 1985 in New York City, United States. Leyla sings in French, Haitian Creole and English,…

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Album reviews

Elegant and Virtuosic Solo Album by Seamus Egan

Angel Romero January 28, 2020 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicSeamus Egan

Seamus Egan – Early Bright (THL Records, 2020) American multi-instrumentalist and composer Seamus Egan has just released Early Bright, his first solo album in 23…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Bozhychi

Angel Romero January 27, 2020 No Comments BozhychiUkraineUkrainian music

Ukrainian folk ensemble Bozhychi was formed on January 7, 1999 The name of the group Bozhychi comes from the name of the pre-Christian God, which…

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New CDs and digital releases

Guinean Bongo Sidibe to Present New Album Root Boy – Pon pon pon

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2020 No Comments Bongo SidibeGuinean musicReggae

Bongo Sidibe and The Tontons with Duniya Dance and Drum Company are set to perform on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Ashkenaz Music in Berkeley,…

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Awards

Angelique Kidjo’s Celia Wins 2020 World Music Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2020 No Comments Angelique KidjoChick CoreaGary Clark Jr.GrammyKoffeeMichael ClevelandRanky TankyRosalia

The album Celia, Angelique Kidjo’s tribute to Celia Cruz,  is the 2020 Best World Music Album Grammy Award winner. Other winners in world music-related categories…

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Concert reviews

Sounds of Siberia at the Rubin Museum

Steve Capra January 26, 2020 No Comments

Yuliyana Krivoshapkina and Nachyn Choreve Rubin Museum, New York January 10, 2020 What a terrific concert Yuliyana Krivoshapkina and Nachyn Choreve gave at The Rubin…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Nachyn Choreve

Angel Romero January 26, 2020 No Comments HartygaNachyn ChoreveRussiaTuvaTuvan music

Nachyn Choreve was born in Tuva, a part of the Russian Federation. He is a soloist in the Tuvan State Philharmonic and founding member of…

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