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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

Born To Play Guitar by Buddy Guy Wins the Best Blues Album Award at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Angel Romero February 15, 2016 No Comments bluesGrammy

The Recording Academy announced today the winners the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Born To Play Guitar (RCA Records/Silvertone Records) by Buddy Guy won the Best…

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Béla Fleck And Abigail Washburn Wins the Best Folk Album Award at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Angel Romero February 15, 2016 No Comments banjoBluegrassold time

The Recording Academy announced today the winners the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Béla Fleck And Abigail Washburn’s self titled album, Béla Fleck And Abigail Washburn,…

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Go Go Juice by Jon Cleary Wins the Best Regional Roots Music Album Award at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Angel Romero February 15, 2016 No Comments funkGrammyR&B

The Recording Academy announced today the winners the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Go Go Juice by Jon Cleary (FHQ Records) won the Best Regional Roots…

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Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage Wins the Best Reggae Album Award at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Angel Romero February 15, 2016 No Comments GrammyReggae

The Recording Academy announced today the winners the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage (CTBC Music Group) won the Best Reggae Album…

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Angelique Kidjo’s ‘Sings’ Wins the Best World Music Album Award at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards

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The Recording Academy announced today the winners the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Angelique Kidjo’s album ‘Sings’ won in the world music category. Other nominees included:…

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Album reviews

Traditional Country Music Is the Real Deal

Angel Romero February 15, 2016 No Comments country musichonky tonkrockabilly

The Malpass Brothers – The Malpass Brothers (Organic Records, 2015) The Malpass Brothers’ self-titled album is one of the finest traditional country music albums released…

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Events

Maestro Hossein Alizadeh with Pejman Hadadi to Perform Mystical Persian Music in New York

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2016 No Comments IranIranian musicPersian musicsetartar

Hossein Alizadeh, a master of the tar and setar lutes, and Pejman Hadadi one of the most innovative Iranian percussionists are set to perform on…

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Uxía & Narf to Present the Galician Songs of Spain in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2016 No Comments Galician musicUxia

Uxía and Narf, two of the most important and influential artists from Galicia, are set to perform on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Roulette in…

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General News

WOMEX Call For Proposals for 2016 Edition

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2016 No Comments conferenceexposhowcasewomexworld music

World Music Expo (WOMEX) is seeking proposals for the 2016 edition, including the Showcase Festival, the DJ Summit, the Conference and Film programs. WOMEX 2016…

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The Gloaming Release ‘The Pilgrim’s Song’ Music Video

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2016 No Comments

Celtic music innovators The Gloaming have a new music video featuring The Pilgrim’s Song, the opening track of the second album by The Gloaming, to…

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