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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

Obituaries

Sierra Maestra Founder José Antonio Rodríguez Dies at 52

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2005 Cuban musicSierra Maestra

Cuban artist José Antonio Rodríguez [not to be confused with the Spanish Flamenco guitarist with the same name] died on Sunday night, November 6th, 2005,…

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Album reviews

Beyond Celtic and Back

Tom Orr November 7, 2005

Afro Celt Sound System – Anatomic (Real World 094633180024, 2005) Various Artists – Celtic Crossroads (Putumayo PUT 243-2, 2005) Rosheen – Musique Celtique (Compass Records…

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Chicago Afrobeat Project to Celebrate Debut Album with Two Performances at Martyrs’ Live in Chicago

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2005

Chicago (Illinois), USA – Chicago Afrobeat Project will celebrate the release of the band’s first studio recording on November 12, 2005 with two shows at…

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Alston Koch talks to Australian PM on Lanka’s Tsunami victims at MCG fundraiser

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2005

Author: Dirk Tissera 19-01-2005 Toronto, Canada – Alston Koch needs no introduction to the world of music. Having captivated audiences and dignitaries from around the…

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General News

Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar Performs Traditional Indian Music At Chicago Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2005

Chicago (Illinois), USA – On Wednesday, November 9 at 7 pm, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents a free concert by Indian musician Ustad…

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Mzbel Returns To Kumasi

Angel Romero November 5, 2005

Author: Chris Nunoo Who said Mzbel is finished in Kumasi? Last Friday, the much talked about lady hiplife musician, stormed Kumasi in a characteristic style…

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Events

The Choro Ensemble plays Dom Salvador at Mo Pitkins

admin November 5, 2005

On November 21 at 10:00PM the Choro Ensemble will present the music of Dom Salvador as well as their standard repertoire at Mo Pitkins (34…

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General News

Call for International Musicians and Dancers

Angel Romero November 5, 2005

The Asia Pacific Performance Exchange (APPEX) is accepting applications from musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and theater artists. The Residency APPEX 2006 will be held for July…

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Book Reviews

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: The Middle East

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2005

Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 6 – The Middle East ISBN: 0824060423 On the sixth volume of the set, expert writers present the major…

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General News

Portuguese Vocalist Dulce Pontes Performs At Chicago Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2005 Dulce Pontes

Chicago (Illinois), USA – On Tuesday, November 8 at 7 pm, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents the Chicago debut of Dulce Pontes, the…

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