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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

Tour Announcements

¡Cubanismo! US tour 2004 cancelled

Angel Romero April 1, 2004

San Francisco, USA – The US booking agent for renowned Cuban band ¡Cubanismo! announced on March 29th, 2004, that the scheduled tour will not take…

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General News

Andy Montañez to Record with Pablo Milanés

Angel Romero April 1, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) San Juan, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rican salsa musician Andy Montañez disclosed he will be involved in a music project along…

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Awards

Charanga Habanera and Leo Brouwer, EGREM 2003 Awards

Angel Romero April 1, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban popular band La Charanga Habanera and orchestra director Leo Brouwer were awarded at the annual contest of…

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New CDs and digital releases

Cuban Music Treasures Available on Disc

Angel Romero April 1, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba –  True greats in Cuban music, both past and present, appear on eight discs made by EGREM Studio and…

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New CDs and digital releases

Xiberoko kantüak

Angel Romero April 1, 2004

San Sebastian, Spain – Xiberoko kantüak (Elkar, 2004) is a careful selection of original historic recordings of traditional songs from Zuberoa (a province in France’s…

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Album reviews

British Fusion

Paul Donnelly March 31, 2004

Pentangle The Lost Broadcasts 1968-72 (Hux Records 049, 2004) I’ve never been able to make up my mind about Pentangle. were they a unique fusion…

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General News

Spirits from Ainu, New Release from Discovery Sound.

admin March 30, 2004

Japan – Discovery Music is going to release a new set of samples titled Spirits from Ainu on May 31st, 2004. The new library of…

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Articles

Labyrinth Musical Workshop/ Museum Of Musical Instruments

admin March 30, 2004

The Musical Workshop “Lavyrinthos” (Labyrinth) was founded in 1982 by Ross Daly with the goal of initiating young people, primarily, into a creative approach to…

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New CDs and digital releases

Mamouat Abde ElHakim, Direct from the Djma al Fna

Angel Romero March 30, 2004

Seattle, USA – Post World Industries has released an Internet only album titled Direct from the Djma al Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco by Majmouat Abde ElHakim.…

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Andy Narell records with 30-Piece Steel Orchestra Calypsociation

Angel Romero March 30, 2004

Cleveland, USA – Andy Narell has a new recording titled The Passage, which features Narell, the steelband Calypsociation, and three of the greatest soloists in…

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  • Spain On Stage Connects Spanish Roots Music With Europe
  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
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