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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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  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
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    Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae

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  • 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
  • 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

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2005

San Francisco (California), USA – The Rough Guide series travels to the island of Madagascar. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar (RGNET1163CD) was…

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New Releases

Early Bela Fleck Recording, a Classic

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2005

Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Rounder Records has re-released Crossing the Tracks by Bela Fleck. Originally released in 1979, Crossing the Tracks is Bela Fleck’s debut…

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Book Reviews

World Music Encyclopedia Encompasses South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2005

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 2: South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, ISBN: 0824049470. The second installment of the Garland Encyclopedia…

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General News

Guitar Master Prassanna Keeps Busy with Multiple Recording Projects

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2005

USA – Indian guitarist Prasanna has completed several recording projects recently: “I had a really hectic but wonderful month-long trip to India. While I was…

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Ladrão’s Music Thievery

admin October 14, 2005

Music Thief? Ladrão means thief in Portuguese. According to the artist, Stealing Melodies, Rhythms and Grooves (Roubando Melodias Batidas & Grooves) does not pretend, in…

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General News

DiSfish Introduces Open Content Net Label

admin October 14, 2005

DiSfish is a new net-label using a “donate if you wish” model to generate revenue for the label, artists, select charities and Creative Commons. The…

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Album reviews

Radical Scot Mestizos

Angel Romero October 14, 2005 Celtic musicShooglenifty

Shooglenifty – Radical Mestizo (Compass Records 744092, 2005) The latest release by the hippest Scot band, Shooglenifty, is a live album. Radical Mestizo was recorded…

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Tour Announcements

Vocal Music Masters King’s Singers and Sarband Tour North America Exploring Sacred Traditions

World Music Central News Room October 14, 2005

Bloomington (Indiana), USA – The King’s Singers and Middle Eastern early music specialists, Sarband, will tour North America this fall with the program from their…

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Book Reviews

Outstanding African Music Encyclopedia

World Music Central News Room October 14, 2005

Africa (Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 1) – ISBN: 0824060350 This first volume of the mammoth series (a ten-volume set) explores key themes in…

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Events

Lamu Cultural Festival in Kenya; Nov 18-20, 2005

World Music Central News Room October 14, 2005

Kenya – The 2005 edition of Lamu Cultural Festival in Kenya will be held November 18-20. Lamu Cultural Festival has been taking place annually since…

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