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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

  • 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

Events

Folk Music Legend Judy Collins to Perform at The Carolina Theatre March 31

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2011 No Comments

Iconic singer-songwriter Judy Collins will perform at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, North Carolina, on Thursday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Collins’ notable musical career…

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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2010 World Music Finalists and Semi-Finalists

Angel Romero March 14, 2011 1 Comment

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) announced the 2010 finalists and semi-finalists. This year, ISC received well over 15,000 entries from 115 countries throughout the world, representing…

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New Films

National Geographic Entertainment Acquires ‘Benda Bilili’ Documentary for North American Market

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2011 No Comments

National Geographic Entertainment (NGE) has acquired the North American distribution rights to the film “Benda Bilili!”, a feature documentary that follows an unlikely group of…

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Les Freres Guisse at Rich Mix in London

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2011 No Comments

The three brothers of Les Freres Guisse, Djiby, Cheik and Aliou Guissé will be performing Friday, March 18th, 2011, at Rich Mix in London. Les…

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Toronto’s Luminato Festival 2011 to celebrate the Music of Italy

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2011 No Comments

Celebrating 150 years of Italian unification, Luminato 2011 presents a tribute to the music of Italy, with Dominic Mancuso, Marco Calliari, and Bandabardò with Peppe…

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Tour Announcements

Brazilian Star Céu to Tour United States in Spring 2011

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2011 No Comments

Brazilian phenomenon Céu will be touring the United States in April and May of 2011. Céu was chosen as the first international artist featured in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Mandolin Prodigy Sierra Hull Returns With Daybreak

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2011 No Comments

Bluegrass singer, songwriter, and virtuoso mandolin player Sierra Hull has released Daybreak, which was produced by Union Station’s bassist, Barry Bales. It features some of…

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Azam Ali Records Middle Eastern Lullaby Album

World Music Central News Room March 12, 2011 1 Comment Azam Ali

Iranian singer Azam Ali has recorded a new album where she explores Iranian, Turkish, Lebanese, and Kurdish lullabies. From Night to the Edge of Day…

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Album reviews

The Good Ones of Kigali

Angel Romero March 11, 2011 No Comments

Kigali Y’ Izahabu (Dead Oceans, 2010). The album Kigali Y’ Izahabu by Rwandan musicians Adrien Kazigira, Stany Hitimana and Jeanvier Havugimana was unplanned. Producer Ian…

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Articles

The Best of Celtic Music for Saint Patrick’s Day 2011

TJ Nelson March 10, 2011 1 Comment

If you stand very still, tilt your head and gaze just so into the green you can see St. Patrick’s Day from here. Those of…

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  • 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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