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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

La Chiva Gantiva to Perform Free Concert at Skirball Cultural Center’s 2015 Sunset Concerts

World Music Central News Room July 17, 2015 No Comments

  Colombian/Belgian band La Chiva Gantiva is set to perform on Thursday, July 23, 8:00 p.m. at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Admission is…

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Gordon Masiala and Mosi Conde to Perform in London

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2015 No Comments

  London-based artists Gordon Masiala & NKA Musica and Mosi Conde are set to perform on Tuesday, July 21st at Rich Mix in London. Gordon…

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Sheer Skill and Pure Passion

TJ Nelson July 16, 2015 No Comments

Mr. Sun The People Need Light (Compass Records, 2015) It’s always been my belief that the best recordings out there are the ones where the…

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Copenhagen World Music Festival 2015 to Focus on Female Artists

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2015 No Comments

  Copenhagen World Music Festival 2015 will have an extra focus on female artists, as a celebration of the 100th year anniversary of Danish women…

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WOMEX 2015 Reveals Second Round of Jury-selected Showcase Artists

World Music Central News Room July 15, 2015 No Comments

  World Music Expo WOMEX announced today the names of the next set of artists confirmed as part of this year’s Showcase Festival. These acts…

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Vintage Reggae and Pop Sensibility

Angel Romero July 15, 2015 No Comments

Dubbest Light Flashes (Dubbest DBBST003, 2015) Light Flashes is the third album by Boston-based band Dubbest. The group plays a mix of ear friendly reggae-pop…

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Reggae on the River 2015 to Be Held July 30-August 2, 2015

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2015 No Comments

The 31st edition of the annual Reggae on the River festival will take place July 30th-August 2nd by the shores of the Eel River at…

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Mestizo Music and Bicycle Advocacy

Angel Romero July 13, 2015 No Comments

Bicicletas Por La Paz Musica Por Puppets (independent release, 2015) Bicicletas Por La Paz {Bicycles for Peace) is a collective of musicians, bicycle activists and…

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Free World Music Concerts at the Skirball Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2015 No Comments

  The Skirball Cultural Center has announced the program for the 19th season of free Sunset Concerts, every Thursday evening from July 23 through August…

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Finland’s Southpaw Steel’n’Twang to Perform at International Steel Guitar Convention in USA

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2015 No Comments

  Finnish musician and composer Ville “Lefty” Leppänen’s steel guitar power trio Southpaw Steel’n’Twang (SST) has been invited to perform at International Steel Guitar Convention…

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