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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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  • 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

Album reviews

His World is Your World

Tom Orr November 19, 2005 LhasaMarizaOliver MtukudziToumani DiabateYoussou N'Dour

Various Artists Sound of the World (Wrasse Records WRASS 169, 2005) BBC London DJ Charlie Gillett has, as they say, done it again. The latest…

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Articles

The Spirit of Goa, India

admin November 19, 2005

Many years ago when on visit to the Continent, and more specifically the south of France, I realized what really made Goa tick. Natural beauty…

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Tour Announcements

Omar Sosa Plans European Tour for December and Gets Award Nomination

World Music Central News Room November 19, 2005

The next Omar Sosa Quartet tour in the United States will feature R&B saxophone great Pee Wee Ellis (of James Brown and Van Morrison fame),…

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General News

New World Music Label Started in New York City

World Music Central News Room November 18, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – A day after reporting the closing of the landmark world music club Satalla, World Music Central is happy…

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General News

Satalla, World Music Club in New York City Closes

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – One of the best known world music clubs in New York City, Satalla, is closing its doors December…

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New Films

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Shines on Live at Montreux DVD

TJ Nelson November 17, 2005

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Live at Montreux (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2005) Audiences all the world over have been amazed and awestruck by South Africa’s treasured a…

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Awards

Bi Kidude Honored with World Music Award

World Music Central News Room November 16, 2005

Zanzibar, Tanzania – Facing stiff competition from the likes of Peter Gabriel, Miriam Makeba and many others, at the recent World Music Expo (WOMEX) in…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Paul Winter Consort’s Silver Solstice Celebration

World Music Central News Room November 16, 2005 JazzPaul Winterworld jazz

Blomington (Indiana), USA – The Paul Winter Consort has released Silver Solstice, a CD with Dmitri Pokrovsky Ensemble, Davy Spillane, Mickey Hart, Arto Tunçboyaciyan, and…

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General News

Music Industry Goes Global Against Internet Piracy

TJ Nelson November 15, 2005

In an attempt to stem the flow of illegal Internet file sharing, the International Federation for the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has commenced new legal assaults…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Life Aquatic’Features Complete Studio Sessions by Brazil’s Seu Jorge for Hollywood Records Soundtrack

World Music Central News Room November 15, 2005

Burbank (California), USA – (PRNewswire) – When The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou premiered last December, critics and moviegoers were impressed not only with Oscar-nominated…

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