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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

Events

Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca Return to Chicago

World Music Central News Room March 5, 2011 No Comments

Congolese star Ricardo Lemvo and his band Makina Loca will be performing at Mayne Stage in Chicago on Sunday, March 6, 2011. A long-time HotHouse…

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Perform at The Carolina Theatre in 2011

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2011 No Comments

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will be performing March 11 at The Carolina Theatre in Durham, North Carolina. For more than forty years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has…

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Pura Fe & The Music Maker Foundation to Perform at Rich Mix in London

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2011 No Comments

The Music Maker Foundation’s Music Maker Revue will be performing in London Monday, March 7th. The Revue players have colorful names such as Drink Small,…

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Putumayo Kids Releases Unplugged Album Acoustic Dreamland

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2011 No Comments

Putumayo World Music’s children’s music imprint, Putumayo Kids, has released a new title, the fifth, of its Dreamland series. The new album is titled Acoustic…

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Video of the Week: El Puchero del Hortelano Presents Ave Fénix

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2011 No Comments

“Ave Fénix” is the second single and music video by Granada-based El Puchero del Hortelano. The group combines flamenco, alternative rock and global beats. Their…

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New CDs and digital releases

Balkan Music Sextet Zongora to Release First CD in April 2011

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Belgian band Zongora will release an album in April 2011. They have built up a strong reputation in Brussels as a live act, on the…

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Articles

Celebrate Music Freedom Day 2011

TJ Nelson March 2, 2011 No Comments

It’s time to find your favorite censored music and play it loud and proud. As the official sponsor of Music Freedom Day, Freemuse.org has reached…

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Events

Havana’s International Drum Festival 10 years sounding drums

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2011 No Comments

Havana’s International Drum Festival Guillermo Barreto in Memoriam will celebrate its 10th edition on March 8-13 with the best of Cuban and foreign percussion players.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Loudon Wainwright III Releases Career-spanning Boxet Set

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2011 No Comments

The boxed set 40 Odd Years celebrates the exceptionally prolific and storied career of Loudon Wainwright III. The career-spanning 4-CD/1-DVD collection will be available May…

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General News

WOMEX 2011 Announces Showcase Jury Members

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2011 No Comments

Every year world music conference WOMEX invites a Jury made up of well-respected members of the world music community. The Jury members – also known…

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  • 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
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