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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: Baden Powell

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Baden Powellbossa novaBrazilBrazilian music

Up until his death in 2000, Baden Powell was considered one of the world’s finest contemporary acoustic guitar players and one of the most expressive…

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Joyful Carnival Songs by Cesaria Evora

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Cape Verdean musicCesaria Evora

Cesaria Evora – Carnaval De Mindelo (Lusafrica, 2018) Carnaval De Mindelo is a great opportunity to listen to the unforgettable Cesaria Evora in a carnival…

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Artist Profiles: Astrud Gilberto

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Astrud Gilbertobossa novaBrazilJazz

Astrud Gilberto was the legendary Brazilian singer sometimes referred to as The Girl from Ipanema. She was also known as The Queen of bossa nova.…

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Artist Profiles: Anima

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments AnimaBrazilBrazilian musicwestern classical music

Anima – Musica Mundana Humana Et Instrumentalis Ensemble has been performing since 1992, mixing the simplicity of popular culture and the refinement of classical culture.…

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Artist Profiles: Andre Vasconcellos

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Andre VasconcellosBrazilBrazilian music

Andre Vasconcellos is a soloist bass player, composer and producer, one of the most representative players of a new generation of musicians. Working with the…

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Artist Profiles: Ana Maria and Matias Moreno

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Ana Maria and Matias MorenoBrazilBrazilian music

Ana Maria and Matias Moreno are two professional Brazilian musicians. Ana Maria studied at the Escola de Musica at Villa Lobos in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Artist Profiles: Aleh Ferreira

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Aleh FerreiraBrazilchoro

Aleh Ferreira is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer who plays an instrumental Brazilian genre known as choro. At some of his his concerts, he is…

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Artist Profiles: Airto Moreira

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Airto MoreiraBrazilBrazilian musicJazzjazz-rockpercussion

Airto Moreira’s work with Miles Davis during the Bitches Brew era and leadership in the jazz fusion genre (Weather Report, Return To Forever) places Airto…

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Artist Profiles: Rhodel “Rhodee” Castillo

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Rhodel "Rhodee" Castillo

The Garifuna Artist, Rhodel “Rhodee” Castillo grew up in the coastal Garifuna communities of Hopkins Village and Dangriga Town in Belize. At a young age,…

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Artist Profiles: Mohobub Flores

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments BelizeGarifuna musicMohobub Flores

Percussionist and singer Mohobub Flores was born in Dandriga, cultural and musical capital of the Garifuna community of Belize and birthplace of Pen Cayetano, a…

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