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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.
    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

Events

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club at London’s La Linea 2011 Festival

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2011 No Comments

Following a series of hugely successful performances in recent years, the twelve-piece Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club which features a number of Buena Vista Social…

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A. J. Racy to Perform At Alwan for the Arts Festival of Sacred Music

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2011 No Comments A. J. RacyTurkish music

In his long-awaited Alwan debut, the gifted and versatile Dr. Ali Jihad Racy of Lebanon will give a solo performance Saturday, February 19th in a…

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Articles

A Call for the Protest Song

TJ Nelson February 16, 2011 2 Comments

I attended to my first anti-war march when I was three years old. Okay, I was in a stroller and was, technically, pushed. I’ve attended…

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General News

Live From NY: Una Noche De Musica Canceled Due to Visa Problems

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2011 No Comments

Live From NY: An Evening Of Music/Una Noche De Musica was canceled due to difficulties regarding the reception of the visas required to travel to…

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World Music Conference WOMEX 2011 Call for Showcase Proposals

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2011 No Comments

The largest world music conference and showcase WOMEX once again invites artists from all over the globe to showcase at the most important international gathering…

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Album reviews

Rockin’ Bhangra

Jill Turner February 16, 2011 1 Comment

Kissmet Trippin’ the life fantastic! Silks, turbans, tablas and electric guitars. With roots in the Punjab, “Trippin’ the life fantastic!” is possibly the perfect rock…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Release American Legacies on April 12th

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2011 No Comments

The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band explore the common ground where bluegrass and jazz meet in their collaborative American Legacies project…

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Album reviews

Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond

Angel Romero February 15, 2011 No Comments

Various Artists Music of Central Asia Vol. 7: In the Shrine of the Heart: Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond (Smithsonian Folkways SFW40526, 2010) The…

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Events

Bandoneon Virtuoso and Composer Daniel Binelli Featured on Tango Metropolis Performances in Madrid

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2011 No Comments

Argentinean bandoneon virtuoso and composer Daniel Binelli is a featured performer and composer on Tango Metropolis’ current run of shows from February 16 through March…

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Events

Acoustic Folk with Matt P at The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove

Angel Romero February 15, 2011 No Comments

The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove is hosting a music event Thursday 17 February with Matthew P and Jem Cooke. Matt P delivers a unique brand…

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  • 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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