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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
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

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World Music Central’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Day 6

TJ Nelson December 9, 2019 No Comments gift guidemusical toys

Check out our previous 2019 musical gift guides: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5.

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Crashfest, Boston’s World Music Festival Announces 2020 Lineup

World Music Central News Room December 8, 2019 No Comments Betsayda MachadoBokantéCha WaCRASHfestFatoumata DiawaraFela Kuti

Crashfest, an annual world music festival held in Boston (Massachusetts, USA) is set to take place February 22, 2020 at the House of Blues Boston.…

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World Music Central’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Day 5

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Check out our previous 2019 musical gift guides: Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 and Day 4.

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Flamenco Jazz Masters Benavent, Di Geraldo and Pardo Release “Flamenco Leaks”

World Music Central News Room December 7, 2019 No Comments Carles BenaventFlamencoflamenco jazzJorge PardoTino di Geraldo

Flamenco Leaks is the new musical project of three great Spanish flamenco jazz musicians: Carles Benavent (electric bass), Tino di Geraldo (drums) and Jorge Pardo…

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World Music Central’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Day 4

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Special design Music Notes Watch Check out our previous 2019 musical gift guides: Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3.

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Double Bill: Amadou & Mariam with Blind Boys of Alabama May 2020 in London

World Music Central News Room December 6, 2019 No Comments Amadou & MariamBlind Boys of AlabamagospelMalian music

Popular Malian duo Amadou & Mariam is set to perform with the gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama on Saturday, May 23, 2020. The concert…

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World Music Central’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Day 3

TJ Nelson December 6, 2019 No Comments gift guidekeyboardsmusical toys

Check out 2019’s other guides: Day 1 and Day 2

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Delectable Tropical Exotica from Frank Colón

Angel Romero December 5, 2019 No Comments Frank ColónLatin jazzlounge

Frank Colón – Latin Lounge (Frank Colón, 2019) Latin Lounge is the latest release from highly respected Puerto Rican-American percussionist Frank Colón. He has worked…

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World Music Central’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Day 2

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Check out the World Music Central’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Day 1

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World Music Central’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Day 1

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It’s that time of year where World Music Central rolls out the Holiday Gift Guide. We have you covered from Christmas to Kwanzaa, from Hanukkah…

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