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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

  • 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.
    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

Events

World Music Summit Mundial Montreal 2013 Announces Conference Topics

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2013 No Comments

North American world music showcase and conference Mundial Montreal will feature discussions on significant topics. The meetings are open to the public ($10 per panel),…

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Music videos

Baoku Moses & The Image Afro-Beat Band Release Live Studio Video

Angel Romero November 7, 2013 No Comments

Nigerian-born, Cincinnati-based Afrobeat musician and songwriter Baoku Moses and his band have a new video recorded at BTR Live Studio. Baoku Moses specializes in African…

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Tour Announcements

Canada’s Award-Winning Band Sultans of String Launches North American Tour

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2013 No Comments

One of Canada’s most exciting world music acts will hit the road in support of its brand new album Symphony! Sultans of String’s sound includes…

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Events

Music from Pakistan with Sachal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis to Perform in New York

Angel Romero November 6, 2013 No Comments

Jazz at Lincoln Center will present a special concert in New York City called Music from Pakistan featuring Sachal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz at Lincoln…

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Conferences

Cordoba to Host 2nd International Flamenco Congress in November 2013

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2013 No Comments

Education and flamenco will be the basic topics for discussion November 11-13 at Conservatorio Superior de Música ‘Rafael Orozco’ in Córdoba (Spain). The sessions will…

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Events

Carlos Santana to Celebrate His Latin Music Heritage in Star-Studded Concert In Guadalajara, Mexico

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2013 No Comments

Award-winning rock, fusion and Latin music guitarist and composer Carlos Santana and his band Santana will be performing a special concert in Guadalajara, Mexico (in…

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Album reviews

The Allure of Malagasy Blues Song

Angel Romero November 4, 2013 No Comments

Lala Njava Malagasy Blues Song (World Music Network, 2013) Malagasy Blues SongSong is the new release by Lala Njava, one of the most unique vocalists…

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New CDs and digital releases

Norwegian Multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Fliflet Releases Valseria

World Music Central News Room November 3, 2013 No Comments

Valseria is the title of the new album by Norwegian musician Gabriel Fliflet, He is an exciting artist who has bathed in many different musical…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Extended to November 4, 2013

Angel Romero November 2, 2013 No Comments

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended its deadline to November 4, 2013 due to extremely high demand. The ISC gives away more than $150,000…

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Album reviews

Resilient Desert Blues

TJ Nelson November 1, 2013 No Comments

Tartit with Imharhan Live from the Sahara (Clermont Music, 2013) Set for release on November 12th on the Clermont Music label, two groups of the…

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