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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

Events

Renowned Celtic Acts at Christmas Celtic Sojourn in Boston and New York

World Music Central News Room December 6, 2007 Alasdair FraserCeltic musicDougie Maclean

Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, Solas, Dougie Maclean, Aoife O’Donovan, and Kieran Jordan will participate in WGBH’s A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan, an intimate…

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Afro-American Group Sweet Honey in the Rock Releases Experience…101

World Music Central News Room December 6, 2007

Sweet Honey in the Rock, the world-renowned, award-winning female African American ensemble, which performs a cappella (except for percussion), has released a new CD, Experience…101…

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Footprints: A IIIrd Tyme Out Collection

World Music Central News Room December 5, 2007

Footprints (Rounder Records) is the best of IIIrd Tyme Out: a definitive collection from the quintessential modern bluegrass band. Winner of an unprecedented seven consecutive…

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Global Grooves and Dreamscapes 2007

Angel Romero December 5, 2007

Global electronica musician Gaudí has taken the music of legendary Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and has added dub reggae beats. While Dub Qawwali…

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Top World Music and American Roots Acts Make Savannah Music Festival a Hot Ticket

World Music Central News Room December 4, 2007 SavannahSavannah Music Festivalworld music

Savannah (Georgia), USA – The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) unveiled its ambitious 2008 program, a 17-day musical arts marathon featuring nearly 100 events that comprise…

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Album reviews

Salsa Evolutions

Angel Romero December 4, 2007 salsa

Some of the best Afro-Latin music in recent months is coming out of Venezuela on the Cacao label. Venezuelan vibraphonist Alfredo Naranjo combines Latin jazz…

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American Afrobeat Musicians Aphrodesia Go to Afrobeat Birthplace by Bus

World Music Central News Room December 3, 2007

Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Watching a large van of gesticulating American musicians in hot pursuit of Nigerian soldiers is an uncommon site in the city…

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Album reviews

2007 Brazilian Releases Available in North America

Angel Romero December 2, 2007 Brazilian music

  If you wonder what Seu Jorge was up to in the 1990s, check out Farofa Carioca’s fiery album Moro No Brasil  (Universal Music Latino).…

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Awards

Winners of the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) 2007

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2007

Toronto, Canada – The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) gala last evening was a star-studded night with Canada’s Native celebrities and performances by…

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New Releases

Good Things Going for Rhonda Vincent

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2007 BluegrassRhonda Vincent

  Rhonda Vincent has a new CD titled Good Thing Going ( Rounder Records) that will be available January 8, 2008. Blending soul, intensity, and…

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Recent Posts

  • Folklore(s) Festival Takes to Madrid’s Streets and Clubs
  • 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

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