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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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  • Album reviews

    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

Taiwan’s A Moving Sound Will Be Playing Their UK Premiere Concert at Rich Mix

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2010 No Comments

To commemorate Red Orange’s 1st Anniversary, Taiwanese band A Moving Sound will perform Tuesday 1st June, 8pm at Rich Mix in London with support from…

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Album reviews

Focus on South Africa

Angel Romero May 18, 2010 No Comments

Various Artists Putumayo Presents South Africa (Putumayo World Music, 2010) South Africa is in the international spotlight as host of the 2010 Football World Cup…

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New Releases

Paban Das Baul Releases Music Of The Honey Gatherers

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2010 No Comments

Steeped in the ancient tradition of the Bauls, the wandering spiritual musicians of Bengal, Music Of The Honey Gatherers (Riverboat Records) is a collection of…

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Tuareg Band Tamikrest and Dirtmusic Live in London

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2010 No Comments

A double bill featuring Tamikrest and Dirtmusic will take place on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 at 7pm in London at The Borderline. Tamikrest, led by…

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Reggae Pioneers Wailing Souls to Perform in Liverpool

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2010 No Comments

Wailing Souls (Jamaica) will perform in Liverpool with a full live band at Picket on Saturday, May 22 at 8:00 PM. The Wailing Souls are…

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Concert reviews

Scintillating concert by Vasundhra Rajagopal in London

Dr. Saroja Raman May 16, 2010 No Comments

Rasikalay, 2nd May 2010. Venue: Little Chalfont Village Hall, Amersham, London (UK) Vasundhra Rajagopal’s concert for Rasikalaya, London was soaked in classicism. The post-concert feedback…

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Tour Announcements

New Zealand’s Fat Freddy’s Drop Returns to the United States for a 2010 Summer Tour

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2010 No Comments

New Zealand funk and reggae band Fat Freddy’s Drop is returning to the U.S. for a 2010 summer tour. The band will be performing throughout…

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New Releases

Los Lobos to Release ‘ Tin Can Trust’ on August 3, 2010

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2010 No Comments

Los Lobos, the Grammy-winning East Los Angeles band, announced the release of their brand new studio album, Tin Can Trust, to hit streets on August…

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Events

American Poet and Musician Gil Scott-Heron to Play WOMAD on Sunday July 25 of 2010

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2010 No Comments

Legendary US political poet and smart rap ancestor Gil Scott-Heron will break his World Tour to perform at this summer’s WOMAD festival. Without a doubt…

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New Releases

Sergio Mendes to Release Bom Tempo Brasil Remix Album June 1st of 2010

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2010 No Comments

Renowned Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes will be releasing two album on June 1st, 2010. Bom Tempo Brasil is a collection of remixes of his new…

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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
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