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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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  • 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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments

Tour Announcements

Master Piper Carlos Núñez Releases Inter-Celtic and Tours North America

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2014 1 Comment

Carlos Núñez, one of the greatest Celtic music pipers has a new album titled Inter-Celtic released this month. Núñez is also touring North America with…

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General News

Atlantic Connections Stage: A Window to Ibero-American Music

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2014 No Comments

WOMEX 2014’s ‘local stage’ in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, this year is called ‘Atlantic Connections’ and will highlight some of the hottest Ibero-American musical acts,…

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Conferences

WOMEX 2014 Accepting Proposals for Potential Conference Speakers and Mentors

Angel Romero February 21, 2014 No Comments

World Music Expo WOMEX is seeking proposals that examine Spain’s varied musical tracks, from the internationally heralded flamenco to the Celtic-influenced folk from WOMEX’s host…

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Music videos

Tuareg Sensation Tamikrest Release New Video “Djanegh etoumast”

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2014 2 Comments

Tamikrest, one of the hottest new acts in the Tuareg desert blues music scene, has a new music video titled ‘Djanegh etoumast.’ ‘Djanegh etoumast’ appears…

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Album reviews

Charming Collection of Devotional Songs

Angel Romero February 21, 2014 No Comments

Manika Kaur Satnam Waheguru (Invincible Recordings, 2014) Manika Kaur’s latest recording, Satnam Waheguru has had a very good reception in yoga and Punjabi circles. Satnam…

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General News

WOMEX Accepting Submissions from World Music Artists and DJs for 2014 Showcases

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2014 No Comments

World Music Expo (WOMEX) is currently accepting proposals for the WOMEX 2014 Showcase Festival. This year’s edition will take place October 22 – 26, 2014…

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Events

Simon Shaheen with Rima Khcheich to present Arabic Music from Al-Andalus to the Golden Age

Angel Romero February 20, 2014 No Comments

Simon Shaheen, one of the great maestros of the ‘ud (short-necked fretted Arabic lute that is the ancestor of the European lute), and Rima Khcheich,…

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Obituaries

Venezuelan Master of Musica Llanera Simón Díaz Dies at 85

Angel Romero February 19, 2014 No Comments

Renowned Venezuelan singer-songwriter Simón Díaz passed away today, February 19, 2014 in Caracas. Simón Díaz was born August 8, 1928. Also known as Uncle Simón,…

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Events

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival 2014 Begins Tomorrow

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2014 No Comments

The 2014 edition of the Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival will take place Thursday, February 20th through Sunday, February 23rd in southern Florida. This year’s event…

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New Films

Monumental Jake Shimabukuro

Angel Romero February 19, 2014 No Comments

Jake Shimabukuro Grand Ukulele Live in Boulder (Hitchhike Records,2013) The latest video by ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro demonstrates how a single musician with a small…

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  • Spain On Stage Connects Spanish Roots Music With Europe
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