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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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    Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae

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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

General News

Dobet Gnahoré at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2008

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents Ivorian vocalist and dancer Dobet Gnahoré for two nights July 15-16. Band members are Dobet Gnahoré…

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New Releases

Senegalese Star Baaba Maal Releases Live Acoustic Album

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2008

London, UK – The clearest evidence of Baaba Maal‘s remarkable shows comes with ‘Baaba Maal on the Road‘ a selection of live performances collated from…

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French Artist Soha Has Met with Great Success Since the Release of her First Album, ‘D’ici et d’ailleurs

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2008

Paris, France –  ‘D’ici et d’ailleurs’ (EMI Music France), the first album of the Marseilles-born singer Soha, was nominated as best world music album in…

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Master Musicians of Jajouka Bring the Sounds of Morocco’s Rif Mountains to Toronto

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2008 Master Musicians of JajoukaMoroccan music

Toronto, Canada – Small World Music, in association with the Moroccan Association of Toronto, will present on July 15 the intense and untamed sound of…

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New Releases

Brewed by Noon CD-DVD release concert at Le Poisson Rouge in New York with a special 10th Anniversary concert by The Hub

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2008

Brewed by Noon will celebrate the release of its new CD/DVD titled Being Brewed by Noon at Le Poisson Rouge in New York on July…

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Tour Announcements

Plena Libre Summer Tour Supporting New Live in Monterrey Release

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2008

Plena Libre will be touring this summer to support its new live album Plena al Salsero – Live in Monterrey, Mexico. The next concerts will…

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New Releases

Nigerian Wood, the New Album from Nigerian Keziah Jones

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2008

Paris, France – This summer, Keziah Jones is back with a new album, ‘Nigerian Wood’ (Because Music) coming out in France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland,…

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Tour Announcements

Kaweh on Tour to Promote Live In San Francisco CD/DVD

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2008

San Francisco (California), USA – In his new live release Kaweh sings in Spanish and Italian and he captivates the audience with his fast rasgueado,…

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Tour Announcements

Serbian Brass Masters Boban i Marko Markovic Orkester Tour North America July 2008

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2008

The Boban i Markovic Orkestar, led by father and son trumpet virtuosos, will be performing in Manhattan, Chicago, Philadelphia, Montreal, Springfield and Evanston this July.…

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Tour Announcements

Rachid Taha Touring North America in July 2008

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2008 Rachid Taha

Paris, France – Rachid Taha will be touring the United States and Canada in July. The tour coincides with the July 1 North American release…

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