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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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

Concert reviews

Two powerful women of music……(jazz in india)

armandogonsalves February 5, 2007

As a year goes by, there is so much that goes by too, emotionally and otherwise, and it is obviously time for thanksgiving that so…

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Awards

Celtic Connections 2007 Danny Kyle’s Open Stage 2007 Winners Announced

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Every year at Celtic Connections, the cream of new musical talent perform at Danny Kyle’s Open Stage. A diverse panel of judges…

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General News

Obligato, Goa’s Sensational Latino Band

Angel Romero February 4, 2007

Obligato-Goa’s sensational Latino band has launched two music videos in Goa. A slamming salsa piece called ‘La Paranda’ and a kicking konkani kantaar called ‘Goa…

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Celtic Connections 2007 Ends with a Resounding Success

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections organizers report that the 2007 festival has enjoyed an extremely successful fourteenth year with new Artistic Consultant Donald Shaw and…

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General News

World Music Central Maintenance

Angel Romero February 4, 2007

World Music Central is performing maintenance and system upgrades to improve the entire site. Users might experience technical difficulties or some degradation during the next…

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Tour Announcements

Los Lobos Announce Acoustic en Vivo Tour 2007

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2007

Los Angeles (California), USA – Starting 2007 with a twist, the three-time Grammy-winning band Los Lobos will put down their electric instruments and instead pick…

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Album reviews

Guitar Masters Pay Tribute to the Music of Santana

Angel Romero February 3, 2007 Carlos Santanaelectric guitar

Various Artists Viva Carlos – A Supernatural Marathon Celebration (Tone Center TC 40522, 2006) The CD Viva Carlos (Tone Center SH – 11862) is a…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition Announces Finalists

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007 International Songwriting Competition

Nashville (Tennessee), USA – One of the most reputable music contests, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the list of finalists (see list below).…

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Events

Mark Sheridan New Work Showcased at Celtic Connections 2007

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections is presenting Mark Sheridan’s brand new composition Landscapes, which will be performed by an ensemble of the finest young traditional…

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Events

Transatlantic Sessions and Klezmer Music, Highlights of Celtic Connections 2007 on Sunday 4th February

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2007

Glasgow, Scotland – The Transatlantic Sessions return to Celtic Connections with an international cast of vocal talent, which includes the United State’s Rosanne Cash and…

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  • 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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