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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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Andrew Cronshaw

Angel Romero February 15, 2019 1 Comment Andrew CronshawEnglish Folk musicUnited Kingdomworld music

Andrew Cronshaw was born April 18, 1949 in Lancashire, United Kingdom. He is known for both his music and his writing. His writing appeared frequently…

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Artist Profiles: Anna Murray

Angel Romero February 15, 2019 No Comments Anna MurraybagpipeScotlandScottish music

Anna Mhoireach (Anna Murray) is from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. She is an exceptionally talented piper and arranger. She plays lively…

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New CDs and digital releases

Strut to Release Nigeria 70 No Wahala: Highlife, Afro-Funk & JuJu 1973-1987 Compilation

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2019 No Comments HighlifeNigerian music

Strut Records will release another volume of its Nigeria 70 series titled No Wahala: Highlife, Afro-Funk & JuJu 1973-1987 on March 29, 2019. Compiled by…

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CRASHfest 2019 to bring the Best of World Music to Boston

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2019 No Comments CRASHfestworld music

CRASHfest will transform the House of Blues in Boston into an indoor global music festival on Saturday, February 23, 2019. With more than ten world…

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Album reviews

Bassekou Kouyate’s Impeccably Crafted Music

TJ Nelson February 14, 2019 No Comments Bassekou KouyateMalian musicngoni

Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba – Miri (Out Here Records, 2019) Over the years Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba have dazzled fans with recordings like…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Anouar Brahem

Angel Romero February 14, 2019 No Comments Anouar BrahemArabic musicJazzudworld jazz

Anouar Brahem was born in 1957 in Halfawine in the Medina of Tunis. Encouraged by his father, an engraver and printer, and music lover as…

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Artist Profiles: Lamia Bedioui

Angel Romero February 14, 2019 No Comments Lamia BediouiTunisiaTunisian music

Lamia Bedioui was born in Tunis. She studied economics but was gradually attracted by the art of singing. Living in Greece since 1992, she has…

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Artist Profiles: Sonia Mbarek

Angel Romero February 14, 2019 No Comments Arabic musicSonia MbarekTunisia

Sonia Mbarek was born in Sfax, Tunisia in 1969. She graduated from the National Music Conservatory in Tunis. She has won many prizes in Tunisia…

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Artist Profiles: Lotfi Bouchnak

Angel Romero February 14, 2019 No Comments Lotfi BouchnakTunisiaTunisian music

Lotfi Bouchnak is a singer, ud player and composer, born in Tunisia to a family of Turkish origin. Bouchnak is a charismatic artist, admired by…

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Artist Profiles: Ahmet Erdogdular

Angel Romero February 14, 2019 No Comments Ahmet ErdogdularTurkeyTurkish music

Ahmet Erdogdular started studying music at an early age with his father, Ömer Erdoğdular, and continued his musical development with the guidance of the renowned…

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