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    Rafael Carvalho Introduces the viola da terra on A Teia Da Viola

    Rafael Carvalho – A Teia da Viola (self-release, 2025) Rafael Carvalho’s A Teia Da Viola is a delightful 10-track self-released album that celebrates the beautiful…

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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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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…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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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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Featured News

  • Lonesome River Band Pretty Little Widow cover artwork. A black and white photo of a brush brushing a show. The texts are in ink.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass Outfit Lonesome River Band Revives a Stringbean Rarity

    World Music Central News Room April 14, 2026 No Comments
  • Tamikrest, black and white photo
    Music videos

    Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”

    World Music Central News Room April 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Dallas String Quartet. Studio portrait of the quartet wearing formal clothes. Two men n black suits and two women in black dresses.
    Music videos

    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments
  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
    Music videos

    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.
    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.
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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

General News

Merlefest Announces 2006 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest

World Music Central News Room December 14, 2005

Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – MerleFest 2006 organizers have announced that composer and recording artist Jim Lauderdale will again serve as Honorary Chairperson of the…

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The Brendan Voyage Boxed Set

World Music Central News Room December 13, 2005

Ireland – The Brendan Voyage Book & CD gift-set is a unique item in the Tara Records catalog. In addition to a copy of Shaun…

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Events

Arabesque Chicago

nourachicago December 12, 2005

Arabesque Chicago is a monthly showcase of Arabic music held in the intimate performance space of the Raven Theatre’s East Stage. The debut of Arabesque…

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Round Dance Songs of the Northern Plains

World Music Central News Room December 12, 2005

Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Algin Scabby Robe (a member of the Blackfeet nation) makes his solo debut on Canyon with Along the Way – Round…

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Introducing Daby Balde

World Music Central News Room December 11, 2005 Daby BaldeSenegalese music

San Francisco (California), USA – The UK label Introducing, known for releasing recordings by new international talents, has a new title: Introducing Daby Balde (INTRO104CD).…

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Oslo Gospel Choir Collaborates with Mia Gundersen and Bjarte Hjelmelane on Christmas Recording

World Music Central News Room December 10, 2005

Oslo, Norway – Oslo Gospel Choir has made a specialty of regularly supplying Norway with a charming mix of well-loved and new Christmas songs that…

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New CDs and digital releases

Atom Godson sings Name Bye

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

[image1_left]After so many “struggles” to get a producer, Atom Godson, a new gospel music sensation can now heave a sign of relief. His first album…

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General News

Seven Xavier In Ghana

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

Up and coming music producer and artist Nii Ofoli Yartey, a.k.a Seven Xavier will be in Ghana between Dec 2,2005 to Jan 17,2006. Seven’s visit…

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Concert reviews

How the Terrific “Traffic” Made It

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

The forecourt of Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, last Saturday was the centre of attraction as fans and people from all walks of life trooped to…

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Concert reviews

Osibisa strikes… Jake Hits The Floor

Angel Romero December 10, 2005

At the mention of Osibisa, what readily comes to mind is thrilling concerts that leaves one asking for more. So there was no way I…

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