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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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  • Album reviews

    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

New Releases

Samba Mapangala Begins 2009 with Digital Album Release and Concerts

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2009 No Comments

East Africa’s most beloved singer Samba Mapangala begins 2009 with a series of high-profile performances. Samba has also kicked off the new year with a…

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Béla Fleck Fits In Obama Inauguration Gig In Between Celtic Connections Shows

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2009 No Comments

Legendary US banjo wizard Bela Fleck will fit a performance at Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration festivities in between his two Celtic Connections concerts. Fleck, who…

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Events

Throat Singing Star Tanya Tagaq Will Perform in London in February 2009

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2009 No Comments

Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq will be performing Monday 16 February 2009 at 20h00 at Cafe Oto in London. Tanya Tagaq is genuinely one of…

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Events

Araz Ensemble Launches Sounds of Persia Monthly Series in Toronto

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2009 No Comments

Toronto, Canada – On Friday, January 30th, Small World launches the Sounds of Persia series with the current stars of Azerbaijani music. From January to…

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Tour Announcements

Fado Star Mariza Plans North American Tour in 2009

World Music Central News Room January 12, 2009 No Comments

The leading fado performer, Mariza, will be touring North America extensively February through May of 2009. In recent years, Mariza’s popularity has grown. She’s had…

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New Films

Anthony B Live at Reggae Rising DVD

World Music Central News Room January 12, 2009 No Comments

A live DVD by Anthony B will be released this month in North America. Anthony B Live presents a stunning performance at the 1st Annual…

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General News

Celtic Connections 2009 Explores Africa

World Music Central News Room January 11, 2009 No Comments

A major theme of the Celtic Connections 2009 program is Africa, as the festival explores the connections between Celtic and world music and traces the…

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Concert reviews

Goa Shows the Way Through "Jazz for Peace"

armandogonsalves January 11, 2009 No Comments

The “Jazz for Peace” show held in the streets near Gonsalves Mansion, was an event that struck the heart, as an event of emotion, love,…

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Album reviews

Irresistible Call of the Siren

Angel Romero January 11, 2009 No Comments

Diana Rowan The Bright Knowledge (Sirenharp, 2008) This new recording by harpist and pianist Diana Rowan bridges the worlds of old and new. The Bright…

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General News

Celtic Connections and Homecoming Scotland 2009

ConchiDiez January 10, 2009 No Comments

Celtic Connections will unite with Homecoming Scotland to stage some of Scotland’s major celebratory events in honor of the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth,…

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Recent Posts

  • 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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