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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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  • 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

Reggae Pan Classics By the Mighty Jamma

Angel Romero February 8, 2006

Reggae Pan Classics By the Mighty Jamma is a great fusion of Caribbean Cultures: Trinidad meets Jamaica. It is a fusion of the Steelpan sound…

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Hip-O Select Launches Volume Four of The Complete Motown Singles Project

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2006

Los Angeles (California), USA – (BUSINESS WIRE)- On February 24th, Hip-O Select.com, a division of Universal Music Enterprises, will release the fourth volume of The…

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Conferences

Arlo Guthrie, Judy Collins, Peter Yarrow, Johnny Gimble at 18th Annual North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance Conference

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2006

Memphis (Tennessee), USA – The 18th annual international convention of the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (the Folk Alliance) is about to arrive…

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Sergio Mendes Releases Timeless, Combining Bossa Nova with Hip Hop

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2006

On February 14 Concord Records and Starbucks Hear Music co-release Timeless by Sergio Mendes. The album will be available at Starbucks and traditional retail Produced…

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Ancient Music Treasures – Exploration for New Music

Angel Romero February 7, 2006

Ancient Music Treasures – Exploration for New Music is a new book by Dr. Vee, published by Anto Music International Research Centre. As an interdisciplinary…

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Tradeshows

Music Matters – Asia Pacific Music Forum 2006

admin February 7, 2006

Hong Kong is set to play host to the biggest names in the entertainment business as they gather at the inaugural Music Matters Conference to…

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Conferences

Films for Folk at 18th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2006

Memphis (Tennessee), USA – The 18th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference, in Austin, Texas, February 10-14, 2006 is highlighting Texas music through films. Films will…

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Hispanic Music Events at International Folk Alliance Conference

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Memphis (Tennessee), USA – The 18th Annual International FolkAlliance Conference, in Austin, Texas, February 10-14, 2006 is highlightingHispanic music through showcases, films, and workshops. Conference…

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General News

Omar Sosa Remixes Mulatos

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – Following the success of his recent recording Mulatos (Otá Recors), which received a 2006 Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz…

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Omar Sosa Named Finalist in the 2005 International Songwriting Competition

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – Cuban pianist Omar Sosa has just been named a finalist in the 2005 International Songwriting Competition (Instrumental) for his composition…

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