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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

Jamaican producer and singer Clancy Eccles Dies at 64

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2005

Author: Mark Gorney Spanish Town, Jamaica – Jamaican producer and singer Clancy Eccles died June 30th in Spanish Town at the age of 64. He…

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Events

¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 1st Annual World Music and Culture Celebration

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2005

Albuquerque (New Mexico), USA – Three members of the western U.S. world music community have joined forces with the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the…

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Events

Africa Calling, World Music Artists in Support of Live 8

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2005

Cornwall, UK – The Eden Project is staging a major world music concert in Cornwall (UK) on the 2nd of July under the banner of…

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Mariza this Saturday at Live 8, Africa Calling

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2005

The Netherlands – Portuguese fado diva Mariza will be performing at Africa Calling. The Eden Project is staging a major Live8 concert in Cornwall (UK)…

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Album reviews

Fan Fan the Rumba Man

Tom Orr June 30, 2005

Mose Fanfan Bayekeleye (LAA Records LAA001, 2004) Classic Congolese rumba has long since all but completely morphed into the faster, slicker, more glossy dance music…

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Album reviews

Sangue Latino

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2005

Various Artists Sangue Latino (Club Brasil CB02, 2004) & Sangue Latino 2 (Club Brasil CB03, 2004) The Sangue Latino series is a refreshing collection of…

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New Compilation Featuring Burning Spear’s Greatest Hits

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2005

Burning Spear Gold (Island B00004509 02, 2005) Burning Spear is one of the legendary names of roots reggae. His latest release is a compilation entitled…

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Bruce Cockburn “Deluxe Edition” Reissues

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2005

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records continues the reissue of classic titles from legendary singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn. The Bruce Cockburn “Deluxe Edition” Reissues include rare…

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Navajo Rockers Collaborate on New Album

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2005

Tucson (Arizona), USA – Sacred Stage, on Canyon Records, finds respected Diné (Navajo Nation) singer/songwriter James Bilagody joining sounds with The Cremains, a hard rock…

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The Stripped Down Music of Seu Jorge

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2005

London, UK – Seu Jorge has a new album entitled Cru, which will be available September 6, 2005, released on Wrasse Records. The music on…

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