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    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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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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Featured News

  • An illustration of a Gnawa drum and karkabas (metal castanets) on top of the drum.
    Music videos

    Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”

    World Music Central News Room April 9, 2026 No Comments
  • 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.
    Music videos

    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

Events

8th Annual Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention to Be Held at Shakori Hills

World Music Central News Room August 20, 2014 No Comments

The 8th Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention will take place September 18 – 20, 2014 at Shakori Hills in Silk Hope, North Carolina…

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Album reviews

Dr. John Celebrates Jazz Trumpet

Angel Romero August 19, 2014 No Comments

Dr. John Ske-Dat-De-Dat…The Spirit Of Satch (Concord Records , 2014) Dr. John, one of the most iconic musicians from New Orleans pays tribute to his…

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World Music Band Atash Announces California Tour in September

World Music Central News Room August 19, 2014 No Comments

  Austin-based world music octet Atash will make its long-awaited return to the state of California after a decade. The return is significant, as California,…

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Maxi Priest Continues International Tour in Support Of New Album Easy To Love

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2014 1 Comment

  Reggae star Maxi Priest will be on tour throughout this summer and fall in support of Easy To Love (VP Records), his first studio…

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Brazen and Spunky Bombay Rickey

TJ Nelson August 18, 2014 No Comments

Bombay Rickey Cinefonia (Cowboys & Indian, 2014) Okay, take a coloratura soprano with an interest in Hindustani music who sidelines as a cartoon voice-over actress,…

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Oslo World Music Festival Announces free concert with Samsaya, Baba Soul and Degos and the Silky Johnson

World Music Central News Room August 17, 2014 No Comments

  Oslo World Music Festival and Torshov Transittmottak will present a free concert with Samsaya, Baba Soul and Degos and the Silky Johnson Saturday on…

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Album reviews

Tremendous Slim Ali and the Hodi Boys

Arthur Shuey August 16, 2014 No Comments

Slim Ali and the Hodi Boys 70s Soul! (Arc Music EUCD 2517 ) Misleading title, but easily forgivable because the record is fantastic. This item…

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Marco Pereira & Toninho Ferragutti to Perform at MIMO Festival 2014 in Ouro Preto

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2014 No Comments

  Two leading Brazilian instrumentalists, Marco Pereira and Toninho Ferragutti are set to perform on August 29, 2014 at MIMO Festival 2014 in Ouro Preto…

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Album reviews

New Generation of Round Dances

Angel Romero August 16, 2014 No Comments

Young Spirit Save Me a Lead (Canyon Records CR-6511, 2013). Young Spirit is the 2013 Gathering of Nations Northern Drum and Hand Drum Singing Champion.…

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American Folk Musicians Team up for Two CD Tribute to Jean Ritchie

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2014 No Comments

Well-known American folk and roots music artists got together to record Dear Jean: Artists Celebrate The Music Of Jean Ritchie (Compass Records), scheduled for release…

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