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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.
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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

Events

Trembling Bells and Emily Portman at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2011 No Comments

British acts Trembling Bells and Emily Portman will be performing Friday, January 21st at Òran Mór. With their first two albums, 2009’s Carbeth and 2010’s…

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Extraordinary Celtic Compass

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2011 No Comments

Stewart Hardy and Frank McLaughlin Compass (Claytara Records, 2010) & Root2 (Claytara Records, 2010) British musicians Stewart Hardy and Frank McLaughlin have released two recordings…

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Events

Kodo’s Sensational Taiko Drumming Returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2011 No Comments

As part of their World Music Series, the Los Angeles Philharmonic will present Kodo on February 10th at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Exploring the limitless…

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Renowned singer songwriter Jorge Drexler to Perform in Miami

World Music Central News Room January 16, 2011 No Comments

Uruguayan Jorge Drexler, one of the most important voices in Latin American music, willbe performing at Fillmore Miami Beach on Saturday January 29th, 2011 at…

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Legendary Irish Band Horslips to Perform at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 16, 2011 No Comments

Influential Irish band Horslips will be performing Tuesday, January 18th at 8pm at Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow. With their trail-blazing fusion of folk, progressive rock,…

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Portuguese Guitar master Custódio Castelo releases First International Album

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2011 No Comments

Renowned Portuguese guitarist Custódio Castelo has released an album titled The Art of Portuguese Fado Guitar – Tempus (ARC Music). Winner of the 2010 Amália…

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Events

Yasmin Levy and Moishe’s Bagel at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2011 No Comments

The acclaimed Israeli-born singer Yasmin Levy will be performing Tuesday, January 18th at 7:30pm at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Main Auditorium. Yasmin Levy at once…

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Obituaries

Bata Drum Master Daniel Alfonso Herrera Dies in Cuba

Les Moncada January 14, 2011 No Comments

Daniel Alfonso Herrera, a batá master from Matanzas, Cuba died on December 19th of 2010 of an incurable cancer in the City of Matanzas, Cuba.…

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Events

Liz Carroll & Friends and Mairearad & Anna to Perform at Celtic Connections 2011

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2011 No Comments

Irish-American fiddler Liz Carroll will be performing Monday, January 17th at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite. Carroll’s career now spans more than 30 years,…

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A call to the musical Soul

TJ Nelson January 13, 2011 1 Comment

Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon Om Namo Narayanaya: Soul call (Soul Chants Music, 2010) Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon’s silky smooth vocals on her release Om Namo Narayanaya: Om…

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