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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

Events

Rokia Traoré to Perform at Symphony Space

Angel Romero October 8, 2016 No Comments MaliMalian musicRokia Traore

  Acclaimed Malian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré is set to perform on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Symphony Space in New York City. Rokia…

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Tour Announcements

Elza Soares Announces European Tour in November 2016

Angel Romero October 8, 2016 No Comments

Iconic Brazilian vocalist Elza Soares will be touring Europe in November 2016. Her most recent album is the critically acclaimed The Woman at the End…

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Joe Bonamassa Live at the Greek Theatre

TJ Nelson October 7, 2016 1 Comment bluesJoe Bonamassa

  Joe Bonamassa – Joe Bonamassa Live at the Greek Theatre (J & R Adventures, 2016) Badass rocker and blues man Joe Bonamassa is back.…

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L&T: Brad Mehldau

Adolf Alzuphar October 7, 2016 No Comments Brad MehldauJazzJoshua Redman

I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies that pertain to addressing Length & Time.  Vocal…

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Events

KCRW 89.9 FM & Afro Funke’ to Present “Africa Rising” in Los Angeles

Angel Romero October 7, 2016 No Comments Africa RisingKCRWMarie DaulneRocky Dawuni

Radio station KCRW 89.9 FM and Afro Funke’ will present the African world music showcase “Africa Rising” Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Ford Theatres…

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Indian Maestros Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar at Duke Performances October 8

Angel Romero October 7, 2016 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicNiladri KumarsitartablaZakir Hussain

Indian classical music masters Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar are set to perform at Duke University’s Page Auditorium on Saturday, October 8th. Zakir Hussain is…

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Six Latin Music Acts at Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance 2016

Angel Romero October 6, 2016 No Comments Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival

Six Latin music acts are scheduled to perform at the Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance. The festival takes place on Thursday,…

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Mundial Montreal Announces 2016 Program

Angel Romero October 6, 2016 No Comments Mundial Montrealworld music

Mundial Montreal world music market, a showcase and conference held in Montreal, revealed the Mundial Montreal “Music Without Borders” 2016 program. The festival will open…

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Concert by Iranian tar and setar master Sahba Motallebi at West Philadelphia’s Crossroads

Angel Romero October 5, 2016 No Comments

Iranian tar and setar player Sahba Motallebi is set to perform on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 7:30 pm. The concert will take place at…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Sahba Motallebi

Angel Romero October 5, 2016 No Comments IranIranian musicPersian classical musicSahba Motallebisetartar

Sahba Motallebi is recognized internationally as a modern expert of the Iranian tar and setar, lute-type stringed instruments that are essential to one of the…

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