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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

Events

Aritmia: Merima Ključo & Miroslav Tadić to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room November 13, 2018 No Comments Merima KljučoMiroslav Tadić

World Music Institute will present two celebrated instrumentalists who share common roots and love of traditional Balkan and classical music. Accordionist Merima Ključo and guitarist…

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The New Pulse of World Fusion

Madanmohan Rao November 12, 2018 No Comments ShapeShiftersworld fusionworld music

ShapeShifters – The New Pulse of World Fusion (WorldWide Records/Soundings of the Planet, 2000) This is a largely instrumental album of world fusion music, featuring…

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Malian Sensation Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba to Release Miri in 2019

World Music Central News Room November 11, 2018 No Comments Bassekou KouyateMalian musicngoni

  Malian ngoni trailblazer Bassekou Kouyate has announced the release of a new album in 2019 titled ‘Miri’. The new recording, on Out Here Records,…

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Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen to Release You Can’t Stand The Heat in 2019

Angel Romero November 10, 2018 No Comments BluegrassFrank SolivanFrank Solivan & Dirty Kitchenmandolin

Virtuoso newgrass mandolinist Frank Solivan and his band Dirty Kitchen have announced the release of a new album titled You Can’t Stand The Heat. The…

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Le Trio Joubran to Perform at Barbican in London 2019

World Music Central News Room November 9, 2018 No Comments Arabic musicLe Trio Joubranoud

Award-winning Palestinian oud ensemble Le Trio Joubran is set to perform on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019, at Barbican Hall in London. The three musicians will…

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Anoushka Shankar to Perform in Miami in March 2019

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2018 No Comments Anoushka ShankarIndian musicsitar

Acclaimed Indian music composer and sitarist Anoushka Shankar is set to perform on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center. Anoushka…

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Secrets of Seduction

Madanmohan Rao November 7, 2018 No Comments EnigmaEnigmatic ObsessionJens Gad

Enigmatic Obsession – Secrets of Seduction (FreeSpirit, 2008) Listeners familiar with Enigma’s fusion of Gregorian chants and electronica will also appreciate this album by Enigmatic…

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Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer to Perform Together in NYC

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2018 No Comments Bela FleckEdgar MeyerZakir Hussain

The Town Hall has announced a concert featuring Bela Fleck on banjo, Zakir Hussain on tabla and Edgar Meyer on double bass. The performance will…

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Feng Shui: The Eightfold Path

Madanmohan Rao November 5, 2018 No Comments Chinmaya Dunsterworld fusionworld music

Chinmaya Dunster – Feng Shui: The Eightfold Path (Times Music/New Earth Records, 2000) Chinmaya Dunster was born in England in 1954, and has studied Western…

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Mayan Cumbia Reggae

Angel Romero November 4, 2018 No Comments cumbia reggaeDoctor NativoGuatemalan music

Doctor Nativo – Guatemaya (Stonetree Music, 2018) Doctor Nativo is the artistic name of Guatemalan vocalist, songwriter and world traveler Juan Martinez. His music is…

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