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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

Awards

Dance of Time by Eliane Elias Wins Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Latin Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2017 1 Comment Brazilian musicEliane EliasLatin jazzsamba

  Dance of Time by celebrated Brazilian pianist and vocalist Eliane Elias won the Best Latin Jazz/Jazz award at 18th Latin Grammy Awards. The award-winning…

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Vicente Amigo’s Memoria De Los Sentidos Wins Best Flamenco Album Latin Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2017 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarVicente Amigo

  Memoria De Los Sentidos by renowned flamenco guitarist Vicente Amigo won the Best Flamenco Album award at the 18th Latin Grammy Awards.   Buy…

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Solo Buenos Aires Wins Best Tango Album Latin Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2017 No Comments Fernando Oterotango

    Solo Buenos Aires by Argentine multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer Fernando Otero won the Best Tango Album award at the 18th Latin Grammy Awards.…

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Spain Forever Wins Best Instrumental Album Latin Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2017 No Comments FlamencoLatin jazzMichel CamiloTomatito

Spain Forever, the most recent collaboration between Dominican jazz piano master Michel Camilo and legendary flamenco guitarist Tomatito won the Best Instrumental Album at the…

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To Beny Moré With Love Wins Best Traditional Tropical Album Latin Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2017 No Comments Cuban musicJon Secada

To Beny Moré With Love by Cuban-American singer Jon Secada and The Charlie Sepúlveda Big Band won the Best Traditional Tropical Album award at the…

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Venezuelan Band Guaco Wins Best Contemporary Tropical Latin Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2017 No Comments GuacosalsaVenezuelan music

Bidimensional, the album by acclaimed Venezuelan salsa band Guaco, has won the Best Contemporary Tropical Grammy award at the 18th Latin Grammy Awards. On half…

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Jorge Celedón y Sergio Luis Rodríguez Win Best Cumbia/Vallenato Latin Grammy

World Music Central News Room November 16, 2017 No Comments Jorge CeledónSergio Luis Rodríguez

Ni Un Paso Atrás, a collaboration featuring two of the leadfing vallenato musicians Jorge Celedón y Sergio Luis Rodríguez, is the winner of the Cumbia/Vallenato…

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Rubén Blades Con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta Wins Latin Grammy

World Music Central News Room November 16, 2017 No Comments Rubén Bladessalsa

The album Salsa Big Band by Rubén Blades Con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta (Rubén Blades Productions) is the winner of Best Salsa Album at the…

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Caught Up In Getting Caught Up

Tom Orr November 16, 2017 No Comments AfrobeatAstrid KuljanicAurelio MartinezBarbarito TorresBetsayda MachadoChicago Afrobeat ProjectCuban musicDivanhanaMary Ann KennedyMonosweziReggaeworld fusionworld music

It is a long time since I have contributed reviews to this site. The reasons are many, varied and not a matter of public record.…

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Salif Keita Cancels 2018 United States Tour for Health Reasons

World Music Central News Room November 14, 2017 No Comments Salif Keita

Malian star Salif Keita has announced the cancellation of his upcoming 2018 American tour under doctor’s orders. No additional details are available at this time.

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