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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

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Leading American Roots Festival Sneak Peek with MerleFest on the Road

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2017 No Comments Jonathan Byrd & The Pickup CowboysLocust HoneyMark BumgarnerMerlefest

MerleFest, the popular American roots music festival founded by influential musician Doc Watson will offer music fans a sneak peek of this spring’s festival with…

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Roots Music at Primavera Trompetera Festival 2017 in Spain

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2017 No Comments Jerez de la Fronteramestizo musicPrimavera Trompetera FestivalReggaeSpainworld music

The Primavera Trompetera Festival 2017 will take place March 31 – April 1 at the racetrack in Jerez de la Frontera, in southern Spain. The…

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Srdjan Beronja’s World Music Gallery

Arthur Shuey February 15, 2017 No Comments Balkan musicIndian musicMiddle Eastern musicSrdjan Beronjaworld music

Srdjan Beronja – Sounds of the East Music from the Balkans, India & the Middle East (ARC Music EUCD2696, 2017) When music listeners and explorers…

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Kalani Pe’a Wins Best Regional Roots Music Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments GrammyHawaiiHawaiian musicKalani Pe'a

E Walea (Kalani Pe’a Music) by Hawaiian artist Kalani Pe’a is the winenr of the Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 59th Annual Grammy…

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Sarah Jarosz Wins Best Folk Album Grammy Award

Angel Romero February 14, 2017 No Comments American folk musicGrammySarah JaroszUnited States of America

The album Undercurrent (Sugar Hill Records) by Sarah Jarosz is the winner of the Best Folk Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other…

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Fantastic Negrito Wins Best Contemporary Blues Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments

The album The Last Days Of Oakland by Fantastic Negrito (Believe Global/Blackball Universe) is the winner of the Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 59th…

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Events

Acclaimed Tuvan Throat Singing Ensemble Alash to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments Alashthroat singingTuvaTuvan music

Renowned Tuvan throat singing ensemble Alash is set to perform this Thursday, February 16 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina. Alash’s musicians are maestros…

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Bobby Rush Wins Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy Award

Angel Romero February 14, 2017 No Comments bluesBobby RushGrammyUnited States of America

The album Porcupine Meat by Bobby Rush (Rounder Records) is the winner of Best Traditional Blues at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other finalists…

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O’Connor Band Wins Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments BluegrassfiddleGrammyMark O'ConnorO'Connor Band

The album Coming Home (Rounder Records) by O’Connor Band With Mark O’Connor is the winner of Best Bluegrass Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.…

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Album reviews

Ancient Bubu Rhythms Renewed

Angel Romero February 14, 2017 No Comments bubuBubu GangJanka NabaySierra LeoneSierra Leonean music

Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang – Build Music (Luaka Bop, 2017) Janka Nabay introduces the renovated sounds of a Sierra Leonean genre known as…

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