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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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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.
    Music videos

    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

Events

Afrofest 2007 in Toronto

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2007

Toronto’s 19th annual Afrofest, a celebration of African music and culture, will be held Saturday July 7 and Sunday July 8 at Queen’s Park from…

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Awards

Gold in Poland for the Gotan Project

World Music Central News Room June 9, 2007

Paris, France – A party to award gold status to the men of the Gotan Project has been planned in Poland this month, including a…

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Events

WOMEX Award Winner Andy Palacio in London

World Music Central News Room June 9, 2007

Garifuna musician Andy Palacio, who recently won the 2007 WOMEX world music award, will be performing at Cargo on Tuesday, June 19. Andy’s musical prowess…

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Album reviews

A Voice From Comoros

Tom Orr June 9, 2007

Nawal Aman (Nawal KWE01307, 2007) I’m not too shabby when it comes to geography. Still, without a map I couldn’t have told you that the…

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Album reviews

Gregorian Celts

Angel Romero June 9, 2007

Various artists Celtic Twilight 7: Sacred Spirit (Hearts of Space, 2007) As the name implies, the latest installment of the popular Celtic Twilight series is…

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Events

World Music Festival Olmedo Suena 2007

World Music Central News Room June 9, 2007

The annual Olmedo Suena world music festival will take place June 16 thrugh July 7, 2007. Concerts will take place on Saturdays at 10:30 pm.…

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New Films

Jazz and World Music Luminaries Join Carlos Santana on Hymns for Peace DVD

Angel Romero June 8, 2007

Santana Live at Montreux 2004 (Eagle Eye Media EE39144-9, 2007) True delight is what comes to mind when describing this outstanding DVD. Hymns for Peace…

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New Releases

Second “Cuba le canta a Serrat” CD Released

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2007

Havana, Cuba – A second volume of “Cuba le canta a Serrat” was presented at the recently concluded 2007 International Cubadisco Trade Show. The series…

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General News

The Recording Academy Expands Folk and Latin GRAMMY Categories

World Music Central News Room June 7, 2007

Santa Mónica (California), USA – Due to the increasing growth of the Latin genre, The Recording Academy in the United States has split the Best…

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Tour Announcements

Ojos de Brujo North American Tour in 2007

World Music Central News Room June 7, 2007

Admired Spanish world music band Ojos de Brujo will be back in North America for a brief tour in June. The group is promoting its…

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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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