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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

Events

Carnatic Music Festival in Muscat

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2019 3 Comments Aditya MadhavanCarnatic musicDeepa NarayananIndian classical musicSaroja Raman

All are welcome to the grand nine day Festival of Carnatic Music presented by Ekata – Muscat, in Oman. It’s celebrated as the Navratri festival…

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Artist Profiles: Seckou Keita

Angel Romero September 28, 2019 1 Comment koraSeckou KeitaSenegalSenegalese music

Seckou Keita was born in 1977 in the green region of Casamance (south of Senegal). He is a descendant of the Keita family of Kings…

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Introduction to Celtic Music

Angel Romero September 28, 2019 1 Comment Breton musicCeltic musicGalician musicIrish folk musicScottish musicWelsh music

It’s difficult to know what the music of the ancient Celts sounded like. Historical and archaeological data indicates that the Celts used bronze horns, flutes…

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Artist Profiles: Enya

Angel Romero September 28, 2019 2 Comments Celtic musicEnyaIrish music

Eithne Patricia Ní Bhraonáin, better known as Enya, was born on May 17, 1961 in County Donegal, Ireland. She was brought up speaking Gaeilge (Irish).…

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Artist Profiles: Adriano Adewale

Angel Romero September 28, 2019 No Comments Adriano AdewaleAKA TrioBrazilBrazilian musicpercussionworld music

Brazilian percussionist and composer Adriano Adewale was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. For many years he was known as Adriano Pinto, a colonial name he…

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Artist Profiles: The Quebe Sisters

Angel Romero September 27, 2019 No Comments The Quebe SistersUnited States of Americawestern swing

Grace, Sophia, and Hulda Quebe grew up in North Texas. Although they initially studied classical violin, in 1998 the sisters changed to western fiddle when…

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Artist Profiles: Cristiana Águas

Angel Romero September 27, 2019 No Comments Cristiana ÁguasfadoPortugalPortuguese music

Cristiana Águas is one of the most influential voices of the new fado generation. A singer with an international career, she studied chant and vocal…

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The Quebe Sisters, Western Swing Coolness

TJ Nelson September 27, 2019 No Comments The Quebe Sisterswestern swing

The Quebe Sisters – The Quebe Sisters (independent, 2019) The first definition for the word “swing” that appears in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is as follows:…

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General News

The Latin Recording Academy reveals 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nominees – World Music Categories

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2019 No Comments Chucho ValdésLatin GrammyRosaliaRubén Blades

The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. The Album Of The Year category is composed of a…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Monika Njava

Angel Romero September 26, 2019 No Comments MadagascarMalagasy musicMonika NjavaNjavaToko Telo

Percussionist and vocalist Monika Njava grew up on the island of Madagascar in the southwest port of Morondava. Celebrated across Madagascar as a national diva,…

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