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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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    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
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

The Grand Old Man of Venezuelan Song

Tom Orr May 22, 2005

Simón Diaz Mis Canciones [My Songs] (World Village 468042, 2005) I don’t live in Venezuela, so I’m in no position to argue with the contention…

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General News

Escondida Records Releases Cuban Essentials Collection, Definitive Recordings From ’50s to ’90s

World Music Central News Room May 22, 2005

USA – Escondida Records is releasing a Ten Volume Series, Cuban Essentials, that includes rare music by Compay Segundo, Irakere, Benny Moré, Chucho Valdés, Rubén…

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Events

Puerto Rico Heineken Jazzfest Kicks Off June 2nd

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2005

San Juan, Puerto Rico (PRNewswire) – Warm weather, beautiful beaches, diverse activities and authentic Latin culture, cuisine and history — these are the experiences thousands…

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Conferences

The WOMEX deadline for all Showcase, Conference, Award and Film Market Proposals is Friday, May 27

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2005

Berlin, Germany – The deadline for WOMEX (the largest international world music conference) proposals is only a week away, Friday, May 27. Professionals interested in…

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New Releases

Two Piece Acoustic Group Yachay Releases Sweet Mother Mercy

Angel Romero May 20, 2005

Two piece acoustic group Yachay announce the release of Sweet Mother Mercy, a tightly wrought 11 song album born of an unflinching passion for the…

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Album reviews

Harmonized Peyote Songs

TJ Nelson May 20, 2005

Gerald Primeaux, Sr. A Tradition Continues… Harmonized Peyote Songs (Canyon Records CR6377, 2004) On A Tradition Continues… Harmonized Peyote Songs, released on Canyon Records, Gerald…

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Events

The 22nd Annual Reggae On The River Festival

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2005

California, USA – The 22nd Annual Reggae On The River Festival will take place on August 5th, 6th, and 7th. The events includes three days…

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Events

Heartland Youth Seminar on Arabic Music

nourachicago May 18, 2005

The Heartland Youth Seminar on Arabic Music is a four-day residential program focusing on Arabic music and dance from the classical and folk traditions. The…

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New CDs and digital releases

Mesut Ozgen’s First Solo Recording, Troubadour

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2005

San Francisco, California, USA – Troubadour (Golden Horn Records) represents Mesut Özgen’s first major release. The album is aptly named – Özgen’s own journey has…

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Events

Festival de Cornouaille in Quimper, France

admin May 18, 2005

The Festival de Cornouaille is the largest Breton cultural event, with nearly 300,000 visitors each year. Held in Quimper, Brittany (France), on July 16-24, it…

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