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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • 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

Awards

Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Announces Winners of 27 Awards

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2005

Toronto, Canada – The 7th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards gala held November 25th was a star-studded celebrity event where 27 awards were presented to…

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New CDs and digital releases

Cirque du Soleil’s Most Ambitious Recording

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2005

Montreal, Canada – The latest release by Cirque du Soleil is Ka . The CD brings the visual language of cinema to a dazzling live…

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Obituaries

Master Steelband Musician Clive Bradley Dies at 69

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2005

New York, USA – Master steelband music arranger Clive Bradley passed away today, November 26th 2005 in Trinidad. The revered musician recently celebrated his 69th…

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Obituaries

Kiril Stefanov, Director of Pirin Ensemble Dies at 72

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2005

Bulgaria – Several sources announced that Professor Kiril Stefanov died in November 2005 after being in a coma for ten days. He was the artistic…

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New CDs and digital releases

Hip Hop Star Goes Reggaeton

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – Puerto Rican singer Bimbo has been a reigning Latin music superstar for nearly two decades and the only…

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Film Reviews

Calle 54: Taking it to the street

Angel Romero November 25, 2005

Calle 54 Directed by Fernando Trueba Miramax Films (2000) I’m not sure if Calle 54 is an actual street, but the music documentary, Calle 54…

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New Films

Ojos de Brujo Releases Smoking DVD, Touring Bari

World Music Central News Room November 25, 2005

New York, USA – Spain’s acclaimed Ojos de Brujo (“Eyes of the Wizard”) brings their potent “hiphop flamenco” hybrid to DVD for the first time…

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Interviews

Nigeria will Rule the Music World in Ten Years: Bob Ejike

World Music Central News Room November 24, 2005

Author: Mary M. Ajayi Mary Ajayi, recently spoke with Europe-based Nigerian artiste, teacher and language consultant Professor Bob Ejike, on his new album Fiesta, his…

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Events

The Canadian Aboriginal Festival Expands to 7 Days of Arts, Entertainment and Aboriginal Heritage

World Music Central News Room November 24, 2005

Toronto, Canada – North America’s largest multi-disciplinary Aboriginal arts event has expanded to include a week of cultural events throughout the city of Toronto. November…

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General News

Satalla’s Owner Talks About His Decision to Close the Popular World Music Club

World Music Central News Room November 24, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – In an e-mail sent to the media, Michael Yaacobi explains why he decided to close New York City‘s…

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