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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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Featured News

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    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.
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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

Putumayo’s Vision of Celtic Crossroads

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2005

Putumayo released a new collection of Celtic music, returning to a genre that has generated some of the label’s best-selling titles. Celtic Crossroads [not be…

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New CDs and digital releases

Moravian Murder Ballads

Angel Romero October 20, 2005

Prague, Czech Republic – For its new record entitled Krvave balady (Murder Ballads), Maraca members teamed up with the Zimbova project to create a project…

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General News

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Extended For Two Weeks

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2005

Nashville (Tennessee), USA – The International Songwriting Competition has extended its submission deadline for two weeks. All entries must be posted on or before October…

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Articles

About Belinda Oliveira, Jazz in Goa, India

admin October 19, 2005

Contributed by Armando Gonsalves Belinda Oliveira has regaled audiences all over the world and we too have heard so much of her, the last of…

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Heritage Jazz Yatra, Jazz in Goa, India

admin October 19, 2005

One of the most enduring aspect of Goan life is the style of its people, and nowhere is it more noticeable than in music and…

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Tour Announcements

Peruvian Diva Eva Ayllón on Tour This Fall

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – Since her last release on Times Square Records — Eva! Leyenda Peruana (TSQ-CD-9040) Eva Ayllon’s musical presence continues…

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General News

New Latin Jazz Jam Session Venue in Madrid

World Music Central News Room October 18, 2005

Madrid, Spain – The Empire disco in Madrid has started a new Tuesday night jam session for the city’s growing number of Latin jazz musicians.…

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Tour Announcements

Renowned Coro Nacional de Cuba Tours Canada

World Music Central News Room October 17, 2005

Toronto (Ontario), Canada – The Coro Nacional de Cuba, the 40-voice professional choir under the direction of Maestra Digna Guerra, will visit 12 cities in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Charlie Gillett Introduces His Favorite Sounds of the World on 2 CDs

World Music Central News Room October 17, 2005 Charlie GillettSound of the Worldworld music

Bloomington (Indiana), USA- Every year, BBC radio DJ Charlie Gillett puts together a two-CD compilation of some of the world music highlights of the year.…

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Album reviews

Native American Tribute to Mother Earth

Angel Romero October 16, 2005

Various Artists Sacred Ground, A Tribute to Mother Earth (Silverwave Records SD942, 2005) Producer Jim Wilson (Robbie Robertson, Walela) has joined forces with some of…

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