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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

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Dolores Keane

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 No Comments Dolores KeaneIrelandIrish folk music

Dolores Keane was born in Caherlistrane, Co. Galway in the west of Ireland. She was raised from the age of four in her grandmother’s house…

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Artist Profiles: Dermot Byrne

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 No Comments accordionAltanDermot ByrneIrelandIrish folk music

Dermot Byrne, a native of Donegal, guested on two Altan albums, The Red Crow and Island Angel before joining the band in 1994. Dermot had…

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Artist Profiles: Derek Bell

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 1 Comment Derek BellharpIrish folk musicNorthern IrelandThe Chieftains

A native of Belfast (born October 21, 1935), Derek Bell was The Chieftains‘ virtuoso harpist who originally performed with the Belfast Symphony Orchestra. He also…

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Artist Profiles: De Dannan

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 No Comments De DannanIrelandIrish folk music

De Dannan is one of the most famous traditional Irish groups of the recent past. Formed in 1974 in the Irish-speaking area of Spiddal, Co.…

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Artist Profiles: Davy Spillane

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 No Comments bagpipeCeltic musicDavy SpillaneIrelandIrish folk musicuilleann pipes

Davy Spillane, of County Clare, Ireland, plays the uilleann pipes, an unusual Celtic bagpipe whose bellows are held under the arms and inflated by wing-like…

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Artist Profiles: David Munnelly

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 No Comments accordionDavid MunnellyIrelandIrish folk music

With their unique style of playing, as wild and free as the rugged West Coast of Ireland, The David Munnelly Band is making waves on…

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Artist Profiles: Danú

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 No Comments DanúIrelandIrish folk music

Danú is an Irish traditional music group based in an Rinn/Ring, Co. Waterford, Ireland, made up of seven traditional musicians, hailing from counties Waterford, Dublin,…

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Artist Profiles: Dáithí Sproule

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 No Comments Dáithí SprouleIrish folk musicNorthern Ireland

Dáithí Sproule is a commuting guitarist. Born and raised in Derry, he has lived for many years in Minnesota (United States). After first inspirations from…

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Artist Profiles: Cora Smyth

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 1 Comment Cora SmythfiddleIrelandIrish folk music

Cora Smyth’s professional career started when she performed with The Druid Theatre in their awarding winning production of’ The Black Pigs Dyke’. She then played…

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The Blue Dahlia International Family

Angel Romero August 28, 2018 No Comments Dahlia Dumontdancehall reggaepopThe Blue Dahlia

The Blue Dahlia – La Tradition Américaine (Dahlia Dumont, 2018) American singer-songwriter Dahlia Dumont is the artist behind The Blue Dahlia. The New York-based group…

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