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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…

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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

New Releases

Gypsy Folk Innovator Titi Robin Releases DVD and Live CD

World Music Central News Room December 22, 2006

Paris, France – The 21st of November saw the appearance of Titi Robin’s new DVD and live CD package, Jivula (Naïve). for many in France,…

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Algerian Actress Biyouna Is Back with a New CD

World Music Central News Room December 21, 2006

Paris, France – The idea for Biyouna ‘s latest release, ‘Blonde dans la Casbah’ (Blond in the Kasbah), on Naïve, had been floating around for…

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Edi Fitzroy’s New CD “Hold The Vibes” Now in Stores

admin December 20, 2006

San José (California), USA – Edi Fitzroy, long time conscious reggae veteran’s new album release Hold The Vibes, on rising Northern California record label King…

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General News

Concord Music Group Reactivates Stax Records; Famed Soul Label’s 50th Anniversary to Include Reissues, New Artists

World Music Central News Room December 20, 2006

Beverly Hills (California), USA – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the legendary label Stax – home to many of soul music’s most enduring…

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New Releases

The Mystery of Mayan Chant

World Music Central News Room December 19, 2006

Mexico – The Mystery of Mayan Chant is a compilation album resulting from previous projects by Xquenda, Tonana and Lazos. This new compilation allows the…

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New Releases

Wahancanka – Remember Me Grandfather, Rare Lakota Pipe and Ceremonial Songs

World Music Central News Room December 18, 2006

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Wahancanka – Remember Me Grandfather: Lakota Pipe & Ceremonial Songs features the voice Joe Shields, Jr. Oflhunktowan Dakota/Sicangu Lakota heritage, Shields…

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Interviews

World Music Profiles: Dmitri Vietze; rock paper scissors

World Music Central News Room December 17, 2006

Dmitri Vietze runs rock paper scissors, a publicity company that specializes inworld music. In a short period of time, Vietze’s firm has become one of…

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New Releases

Irish Guitarist Donal Clancy Talks About His Debut CD

World Music Central News Room December 17, 2006

Nashville (Tennessee), USA – Guitarist Donal Clancy’s has released his first solo CD, Close to Home (Compass 4433). The title is no accident, “These are…

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Album reviews

Malian Roots Embracing Electronica

Angel Romero December 17, 2006

Issa Bagayogo Tassoumakan (Six Degrees Records) When I first encountered world electronica fusion, I felt at home with it. Then over the course of a…

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Obituaries

Music Legend, Philanthropist and Prominent Liaison Between the U.S. and Turkey Dies at 83

admin December 16, 2006

New York (NY), USA – The American Turkish Society announces with profound regret and a deep sense of loss the death of Ahmet Ertegun, the…

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