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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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    Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae

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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
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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
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments
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    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

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Events

Stevie Culture Featured at The Northwest World Reggae Festival July 2006

admin May 23, 2006

Campbell (California), USA – International Reggae star Stevie Culture is to be featured at The Northwest World Reggae festival being held July 21-23, 2006 in…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Whistlebinkies present Albannach

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – The latest release by Scottish band The Whistlebinkies is Albannach (Greentrax CDTRAX 288). The album was recorded in 2005 and early 2006…

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Taj Mahal to Headline U.S. Congressional Festival Honoring Musicians Who Are National Treasures

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2006

Washington (District of Columbia), USA – As a group of elder but hardly retiring American musicians return from touring France — and their hero’s reception…

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Diane Schuur featuring Dave Samuels and Caribbean Jazz Project in Seattle

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2006

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents June 13 – 18, 2005 (six nights), two-time Grammy winning vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur with the Grammy-winning…

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Interviews

World Music Profiles: Dan Storper

World Music Central News Room May 22, 2006

Dan Storper is the founder of Putumayo World Music, a record label specialized in world music compilations. Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to…

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“A Journey to China” Chinese Youth Arts Festival

World Music Central News Room May 22, 2006

“A Journey to China” Chinese Youth Arts Festival will be held May 28, 2006, at Fort Mason Center’s Cowell Theater. The Cowell Theater is located…

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Album reviews

Occitan Beats, Tarantella Power and Beyond

Angel Romero May 21, 2006

Lesser known than the music of powerhouse countries like Ireland, the UK and Spain, Italy is, nevertheless, a land of rich musical traditions. These are…

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Dick Gaughan Releases Lucky for Some

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2006

British folk legend Dick Gaughan has a new recording available on the Greentrax label. Lucky for Some (CDTRAX 290) consists of seven of Dick’s own…

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General News

Mariza & Sara Tavares Globos de Ouro Nominees

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2006

Portugal – Both Mariza and Sara Tavares are nominated for Globos de Ouro, the top Portuguese music awards in the Category Best Artist for their…

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Concert reviews

A Concert of Shared Multi-Cultures: Akin Euba, His Circle, and Beyond

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2006

Akin Euba, His Circle, and Beyond Thursday, April 27, 2006 Milbank Memorial Chapel, Teachers College, Columbia University New York City Reviewed by Richard Donald Smith,…

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