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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

Album reviews

Finely Crafted A Je

Angel Romero November 10, 2017 No Comments banjombiraMonosweziworld fusion

Monoswezi – A Je (Riverboat Records TUG1103, 2017) Transnational band Monoswezi, led by Hallvard Godal has released another fine example of African and world fusion.…

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Events

101 Brass Band to perform at WOMAD Gran Canaria 2017

World Music Central News Room November 9, 2017 No Comments 101 Brass Bandbrass band

101 Brass Band is set to perform Friday, November 10, 2017 at WOMAD Gran Canaria. The concert will take place at 7:00 pm on stage…

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WOMAD Gran Canaria 2017 Program Revealed

World Music Central News Room November 9, 2017 No Comments WOMADWOMAD Gran Canariaworld music

Acclaimed world music festival WOMAD Gran Canaria has announced its 2017 programming. WOMAD Gran Canaria will take place November 10-12 at Parque de Santa Catalina…

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The Allegorical Romance of “Layla and Majnun”

Evangeline Kim November 9, 2017 No Comments Alim QasimovFargana QasimovamaqammughamSilk Road Ensemble

Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival Presentation   Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival treated New York to a spectacular performance of the 7th century classic Arabic…

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Events

Nigerien Desert Blues Trio Anewal to Perform in New York

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2017 No Comments Alhousseini AnivollaAnewaldesert bluesNigerien musicTuareg music

Anewal, a new Tuareg act led by Alhousseini Anivolla, former lead guitarist and singer of Etran Finatawa, is set to perform on Thursday, December 7,…

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Album reviews

Magnificent Cantata of Peace

Angel Romero November 8, 2017 No Comments Steven Chesneworld fusion

Steven Chesne – Sapient: A Cantata of Peace (Brahmasong Records, 2017) American musician and composer presents a beautiful and masterfully-crafted project titled Sapient. He spent…

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Astrid Kuljanic’s Croatian Jazz

Angel Romero November 8, 2017 No Comments Astrid KuljanicCroatian musicJazzTransatlantic Exploration Company

  Astrid Kuljanic – Transatlantic Exploration Company – Riva (One Trick Dog Records, 2017) On Riva, Croatian vocalist and composer Astrid Kuljanic combines jazz with…

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Rap and Balkan Brass

Angel Romero November 8, 2017 No Comments brass bandBrass Menazerihip hopMr. Lif

Mr. Lif and Brass Menazeri – Resilient (Waximile Productions, 2017) Resilient brings together hip hop artist Mr. Lif and San Francisco Bay area brass band…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Ramón Montoya

Angel Romero November 7, 2017 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarRamón MontoyaSpainSpanish music

Ramón Montoya Salazar is considered a genius by most Flamenco guitarists. He was born November 2, 1879. Some biographies mention he was born near Toledo…

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Artist Profiles: Ramadu

Angel Romero November 7, 2017 No Comments RamaduZimbabweZimbabwean music

Dumisani “Ramadu” Moyo was born on the 26th of June in 1975. He started his career as a professional musician in 199 in Bulawayo, in…

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