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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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  • 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
  • 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

Album reviews

Voice & Harp Delights

Angel Romero August 10, 2011 1 Comment

Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra Voices & Harps (2011) Talented Irish musicians Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra join forces on this outstanding album…

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Guarco’s Fever

Angel Romero August 10, 2011 No Comments

Guarco Fiebre (2011) Fiebre is the title of the new album by New York-based Uruguayan singer Marco Fernando Guarino (better known as Guarco). The singer-songwriter…

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Events

The Beloved Sacred Art & Music Festival 2011

World Music Central News Room August 10, 2011 No Comments

The Beloved Festival will be held August 11-15, 2011 Tidewater Falls, near the town of Tidewater. This year’s lineup features Canadian cross-cultural banjo virtuoso Jayme…

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Marbella Reggae Festival 2011

World Music Central News Room August 10, 2011 No Comments

Marbella Reggae Festival 19 de Agosto de 2011 Recinto de Conciertos Playa del Pinillo, Marbella Toots and The Maytals, Poorhouse Rockers Sound System, Echo Reverb,…

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General News

British Indie Labels Devastated by London Warehouse Fire

World Music Central News Room August 9, 2011 No Comments

A fire last night (August 8th) at the Sony DADC warehouse in London, during the riots, has severely affected the British independent music community. The…

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Obituaries

Renowned Canadian Accordonist Philippe Bruneau Dies in France

World Music Central News Room August 9, 2011 1 Comment

Virtuoso accordionist and composer Philippe Bruneau passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Forcalquier (France). He had been suffering from cancer. The funeral will…

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Album reviews

Intriguing cross pollination

TJ Nelson August 9, 2011 No Comments

The Taal Tantra Experience Sixth Sense (Ozella Music, 2011) Set for release August 9th, Sixth Sense draws listeners into the musical amalgam that is The…

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General News

senegalese star Youssou N’Dour to deliver keynote at 4th IMC World Forum

Angel Romero August 9, 2011 No Comments

The organisers of the 4th International Music Council’s World Forum on Music announced that world-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has accepted to share with the…

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Events

Angel City Jazz Festival Announces their Global Jam September 22 – October 2

World Music Central News Room August 9, 2011 No Comments

Angel City Arts in Los Angeles (California) announced the lineup for the 2011 Angel City Jazz Festival (www.angelcityjazz.com) September 22 – October 2. The theme…

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Album reviews

Rough Guide to Brazilian Cafe

Madanmohan Rao August 8, 2011 No Comments

Various Artists Rough Guide to Brazilian Café (World Music Network, 2011) Brazil is home to a rich array of music forms, ranging from samba and…

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  • Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”
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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
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