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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.
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    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

Album reviews

Rocky Reggae Road

Tom Orr May 10, 2010 No Comments

Rocky Dawuni Hymns for the Rebel Soul (Aquarian Records 005, 2010) “Afro Roots Music 4 Global Consciousness” states the inner cover of this CD, and…

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New Releases

Etoile de Dakar Classics Featuring Youssou N’Dour Reissued on CD

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2010 No Comments

“Once Upon a Time in Senegal: Birth of Mbalax 79-81” is out today. There are not many African artists whose names are as well-known as…

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General News

Cape Verdean Star Cesária Évora Hospitalized in Paris Due to a Cardiac Problem

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2010 No Comments

Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora was urgently admitted Monday, May 10th, to a Paris hospital, due to a cardiac problem. She was expected to have…

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KarmetiK Machine Orchestra: Robots take on World Music

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2010 No Comments

The KarmetiK Machine Orchestra, a group that mixes traditional Indian music with cutting edge engineering and high tech effects, are developing digitally modified instruments and…

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Concert reviews

Sounds of Arabia 2010 Thrills Abu Dhabi audience

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2010 No Comments

  Abu Dhabi – In a tribute to the great Arabic composer, the late Mohammed Abdul Wahab, the third season of Sounds of Arabia organized…

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General News

Dengue Fever returns to Cambodia for Free Live show in Phnom Penh

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2010 No Comments

The Embassy of the United States of America in Cambodia announced that they will sponsor a free live show by Cambodian rock band Dengue Fever…

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Tour Announcements

Tuareg Rockers Tinariwen Set for 2010 U.S. Summer Tour

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2010 No Comments

Tuareg rebel rockers Tinariwen will be kicking things off at Bonaroo on June 13th. They will also be making stops in Minneapolis, Chicago, Hollywood, San…

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Events

Brazilian Legend Sergio Mendes to Release Bom Tempo in June of 2010 on Concord Records

World Music Central News Room May 8, 2010 No Comments

The release date for Sergio Mendes’ upcoming album Bom Tempo has been set for June 1st via Concord Records, which will simultaneously release Sergio’s remix…

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Articles

Javier Limón Throws a Flamenco Party

World Music Central News Room May 8, 2010 No Comments

  By Brenda Pike Celebrated Spanish musician and producer Javier Limón came to Berklee in March to give a series of clinics for Berklee students.…

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Obituaries

Conga Legend Francisco Aguabella Dies in Los Angeles

Les Moncada May 8, 2010 1 Comment Francisco Aguabella

One of the last “Giants’ of Latin Music, Afro-Cuban percussionist Francisco Aguabella died in Los Angeles on May 7, 2010 of a cancer-related illness. Born…

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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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