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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…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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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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  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
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    Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae

    World Music Central News Room April 11, 2026 No Comments
  • 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

Events

World Fusion Band SPAIN to Perform at Clamores in Madrid

World Music Central News Room March 7, 2014 No Comments

SPAIN, a world fusion band with a markedly Spanish flavor is set to perform on March 9 at Sala Clamores in Madrid. SPAIN features one…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition World Music Finalists Announced

World Music Central News Room March 6, 2014 No Comments

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the finalists for finalists for 2013. ISC awards excellence in the field of songwriting. Representing a broad variety…

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WOMEX Reveals 2014 Showcase Jury

World Music Central News Room March 6, 2014 No Comments

World Music Expo WOMEX announced today the names of the seven members of the international music community who will form the Jury for WOMEX 2014…

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Album reviews

Hassan Hakmoun Possessed by Electrifying Energy

TJ Nelson March 5, 2014 No Comments

Hassan Hakmoun Unity (Healing Records, 2014) Hassan Hakmoun says of his latest recording, “Music is universal. It’s the way people can relate to each other…

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Interviews

Interview with Multi-Instrumentalist Amir John Haddad

Estera Jaros March 4, 2014 No Comments

Amir John Haddad, a multi-instrumentalist based in Madrid, is involved in projects that stand out in the wide-ranging music scene in the Spanish capital. Supplied…

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Events

North American Premiere of Guitarra de Palo and Flamenco Jazz Concert in New York

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2014 No Comments

The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance will present on April 4 & 5th, 2014 at Symphony Space in New York City, the documentary Guitarra de Palo,…

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The Refreshing Celtic Vibe of Éamonn Coyne and Kris Drever

Angel Romero March 3, 2014 No Comments

Éamonn Coyne & Kris Drever Storymap (Reveal 014CDX/Compass Records, 2013) Two of the finest instrumentalists in the Scottish Celtic music scene join forces on Storymap.…

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Tour Announcements

Nickel Creek Announces 2014 Reunion Tour

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2014 No Comments Nickel Creek

Groundbreaking contemporary bluegrass music trio Nickel Creek is reuniting again for the first time since its 2007 self-described “indefinite hiatus.” The United States tour will…

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Interviews

Interview with the great Saharawi singer Aziza Brahim

Angel Romero March 2, 2014 No Comments

Aziza Brahim, one of the leading singers in the Saharawi music scene has released a new album titled Soutak under the German label Glitterbeat Records.…

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Album reviews

The Contrasts of Nistha Raj

Angel Romero March 1, 2014 No Comments

Nistha Raj Exit 1 (Nistha Raj, 2014) Indian music has been mixed with all types of musical genres and instruments. On this occasion, skilled Indian…

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