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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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Featured News

  • 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

Tour Announcements

Zé Luis Announces French Tour accompanied by Nancy Vieira

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2014 No Comments Ze Luis

Cape Verdean vocalist Zé Luis will bring his velvety vocals to France in the next days. The rising star of Cape Verdean music will be…

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Album reviews

Stunning Pieces that Bring to Life the Shades of Flamenco

TJ Nelson January 29, 2014 No Comments

Amir John Haddad 9 Guitarras (Galileo Music Communication, 2013) Every once in a while, one hears of a news story about the relationship between a…

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Events

Contradanza to Present New Album in Cadiz

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2014 No Comments

Spanish contemporary folk music band Contradanza is scheduled to present its new album titled “El canto de la tripulación” (the song of the crew) in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Carmen Souza Releases Live at Lagny Jazz Festival

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2014 No Comments

After traveling the globe presenting her studio album “Kachupada” (2012), Portuguese singer Carmen Souza releases now a live album recorded with her quartet on October…

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Events

Famed Brazilian Vocalist Maria Rita to Perform at City Winery in New York

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2014 No Comments

Brazilian singer Maria Rita, one of the leading vocalists from Brazil, is set to perform at New York’s City Winery on Sunday, February 2 and…

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Events

World Music Star Angelique Kidjo to Perform a Special Concert at The Town Hall in New York City

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2014 No Comments

Angélique Kidjo, one of the most popular artists in the world music scene, will perform a special concert at The Town Hall in in New…

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General News

Kong Audio Announces the Release of Chinee Orchestra Standard Edition

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2014 No Comments

Kong Audio has announced the release of Chinee Orchestra SE, a collection of 27 Chinese instruments, plus one set of Chinese percussion. The Standard Edition…

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Album reviews

The Potent and Enchanting Music of Sukhawat Ali Khan

TJ Nelson January 27, 2014 1 Comment Sukhawat Ali Khan

Sukhawat Ali Khan featuring Deepak Ram Laaj (Casa Ganesh Records, 2014) Steeped in a sultry mysteriousness Laaj, or Divine Grace, is the latest offering by…

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Awards

World Music Winners of 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2014 No Comments

The Recording Academy announced today the winners of the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Two predictable recordings tied for Best World Music Album: Live: Singing For…

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Events

Babel Med Music 2014 Announces Showcase Selection

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2014 No Comments

During three days, March 20-22, 2014 world music showcase Babel Med Music will present 31 projects where traditional music meets new visions and protest songs.…

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