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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.
    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

Album reviews

In Conclusion

Tom Orr May 8, 2010 No Comments

Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate Ali & Toumani (World Circuit WCD083, 2009) I was among the many who were delighted to learn that In…

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New Releases

Multi-Instrumentalist Paul Adams Explores Flutes With His New Release ‘Heavens’

World Music Central News Room May 7, 2010 No Comments

American multi-instrumentalist Paul Adams has a new flute release titled Heavens. “I was able to incorporate more exotic instruments such as the Chinese Hulusi. It’s…

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Barranquilla’s Legacy

Angel Romero May 7, 2010 No Comments

Anibal Velasquez Mambo Loco (Analog Africa AACD 067CD, 2010) Mambo Loco is a collection of music by Anibal Velasquez, the legendary accordionist from Barranquilla in…

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Events

Musicport Festival 2010 First Line-up Details Announced

World Music Central News Room May 6, 2010 No Comments

The indoor world music festival Musicport Festival 2010 will be held at The Spa, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, 22-24 October of 2010. Musicport Festival 2010 promises…

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Events

Winnipeg Folk Festival 2010 Main Stage Schedule Announced

World Music Central News Room May 5, 2010 No Comments

Winnipeg (Manitoba), Canada – The Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to announce the 2010 Main Stage schedule, which includes top word music, folk and roots…

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More Singles from the Golden Age of Reggae, Reggae Disco Mix Showcase Volume 5 Released

World Music Central News Room May 5, 2010 No Comments

VP Records gives Reggae connoisseurs a double shot on May 4th with the release of Reggae Disco Mix Showcase volume 5. This collection of hits…

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Putumayo World Music Holds Contest to Win a Trip for 2 to South Africa

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In celebration of its upcoming release, South Africa, Putumayo is holding a “Win a Trip for 2 to South Africa” contest at hundreds of its…

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Album reviews

Two Inspired Hearts

Angel Romero May 4, 2010 No Comments

Paul Riordan Two Hearts (Big Mind, 2010) British musician and producer Paul Riordan spent about a year researching classic Bollywood recordings by one of the…

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New Releases

Reggae Disco Mix Showcase Volume 4 presents 12” Singles from the Golden Age of Reggae

World Music Central News Room May 3, 2010 No Comments

On May 4th VP records Releases Reggae Disco Mix Showcase Volume 4. This album features 11 re-mastered Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson produced 12” singles…

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Events

26th Annual Reggae On The River to be Held July 17 & 18, 2010

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2010 No Comments

The 2010 edition of Reggae on the River will be held July 17 & 18, 2010 on the banks of the Eel River in northern…

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  • Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar
  • 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
  • Spanish Harlem Orchestra Joins Dudamel And New York Philharmonic For Anniversary Concerts
  • Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

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