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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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  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
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    Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae

    World Music Central News Room April 11, 2026 No Comments
  • 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

New CDs and digital releases

Camael Presents Moravian Folk Renovations

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2006

Camael (MG Indies Records) is the title of the new album by the group that bears the same name. The music association Camael (named after…

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Events

“Spirit of Fès” Tour Brings World’s Famed Sacred Music Festival to U.S.

World Music Central News Room September 28, 2006

The Spirit of Fès tour has its roots in Morocco’s world-acclaimed annual Fès Festival of World Sacred Music and its companion event, the Fès Forum.…

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General News

2006 International Songwriting Competition Deadline Quickly Approaching

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2006

Nashville (TN), USA – The deadline for the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is quickly approaching. Entries must be postmarked on or before October 16, 2006.…

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Events

Let’s Share Cultures Festival – Budapest

Angel Romero September 27, 2006

The festival Let’s Share Cultures in Budapest intends to bring together two different cultures at the same time, in the same space. It aims at…

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New CDs and digital releases

Dora’s World Adventure CD in Stores and Online Today

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2006

Nick Records and Sony BMG’s Strategic Marketing Group have released the CD, Dora’s World Adventure. With fourteen upbeat tracks from around the globe, the CD…

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Urban Sounds of Nigeria, Fununa, Koras and Afrobeat

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2006

Lagos Stori Plenti is a compilation that showcases the new urban musical talent in Nigeria. The styles range from hip hop to reggae, dancehall and…

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Obituaries

Renowned Piedmont Blues Guitarist Etta Baker Dies at 93

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2006

Etta Baker, a leading Piedmont blues guitarist, died Saturday, September 23rd. She was 93. Baker passed away in Fairfax, Virginia, while visiting a daughter who…

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New CDs and digital releases

Bela Lakatos & The Gypsy Youth Project, Celebrating A New Generation Of Gypsy Music

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2006 Bela LakatosGypsy music

Introducing Bela Lakatos & The Gypsy Youth Project tells the story of Hungarian Gypsy youth, with poignant tales of lost love, hardship and reflections on…

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New CDs and digital releases

Th!nk Global Releases Bellydance Compilation

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2006 bellydanceHossam RamzyMiddle Eastern musicOmar Faruk Tekbilek

Danced all over the world, bellydance is linked to some of the richest folk, pop and classical music traditions of the Middle East. Think Global:…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Malaysia

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2006

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Malaysia ( RGNET1176CD) delves behind the tourist-destination facade to explore a wealth of musical styles: from Arabic-influenced pop…

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