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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.
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    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

New CDs and digital releases

Compilation Reveals Essential Recordings of the Father of Bluegrass

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2014 No Comments

The two CD set The Father Of Bluegrass: The Essential Recordings (Primo Records) celebrates the music of musical pioneer Bill Monroe. His performing career spanned…

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Inspiring Tehardent Tuareg Music from Mali

Angel Romero February 17, 2014 No Comments

Al Bilali Soudan Al Bilali Soudan (Clermont Music CLE 2012001CD, 2012) With the increasing interest in Tuareg music, most of the focus in recent years…

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Early Recordings by Iconic Folk singer Jackson C. Frank Reissued

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2014 No Comments

Fixin To Die (Secret Records) is a CD collection of early recordings by legendary folk singer Jackson C. Frank. He was Sandy Denny’s boyfriend and…

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Bossa and Beyond

Tom Orr February 16, 2014 No Comments

It’s a vast country where a lot of music is made, so the laws of probability dictate that a healthy portion of CDs coming into…

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Trova Maestro Gets International Recognition

Angel Romero February 15, 2014 No Comments

Alejandro Almenares Casa De Trova – Cuba 50’s (Tumi Records, 2014) Cuban singer-songwriter and musician Alejandro Almenares is one of the greatest living troveros (musical…

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Cuban Piano Sensation Alfredo Rodríguez to release New Album in March 2014

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2014 No Comments

Cuban jazz pianist Alfredo Rodríguez has a new album titled The Invasion Parade (Mack Avenue), scheduled for release in March 2014. The Invasion Parade was…

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Events

Flamenco Star Enrique Morente, the Central Focus of Aurora Carbonell’s Exhibition

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2014 No Comments

The art exhibition ‘La Aurora de Morente’ (Morente’s Aurora) presents art works made in the past three years by Enrique Morente’s widow, Aurora Carbonell. Shortly…

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Taksim Trio to Perform with Special Spanish and Indian Guests in Istanbul

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2014 No Comments

Taksim Trio, known for incorporating the dynamic and cosmopolitan soul of Istanbul into its music, will perform a concert along with flamenco-jazz star Dorantes, legendary…

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Leading American Reggae Artist Mighty Mystic Releases Concrete World

Angel Romero February 13, 2014 No Comments

Reggae act Mighty Mystic has released his second album titled Concrete World (VP Records). Mighty Mystic is one of the top artists U.S reggae scene.…

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Events

Africa Oyé Festival Announces 2014 Dates

World Music Central News Room February 12, 2014 No Comments

Africa Oyé, the UK’s largest free festival of African music and culture, will take place Saturday, June 21-22, 2014 at Sefton Park, Liverpool. The event…

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  • Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar
  • Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”
  • Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves
  • Spain On Stage Connects Spanish Roots Music With Europe
  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
  • Spanish Harlem Orchestra Joins Dudamel And New York Philharmonic For Anniversary Concerts
  • Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

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