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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…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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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
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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
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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
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

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    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

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Exploring Diasporic Roots: Triana y Luca’s ‘Fragmentos del Olvido’ EP

Iliana Cabrera October 30, 2023 No Comments Triana y Lucaworld fusionworld music

Triana y Luca – Fragmentos del Olvido (Triana y Luca, 2023) Fragmentos del Olvido is a collection of stories and sounds sewn into different styles…

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Mbira: the Entrancing Zimbabwean Thumb Piano

Angel Romero October 29, 2023 No Comments mbiraShona musicworld fusionworld musicZimbabweZimbabwean music

The mbira, also known as the “thumb piano,” is a distinctive Zimbabwean percussion instrument. As an idiophone, it features resonant solid components integrated into its…

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Carmen Souza Sings About Interrelations in Difficult Times

Iliana Cabrera October 29, 2023 No Comments Carmen Souzaworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Carmen Souza – Interconnectedness (Galileo Music Communication, 2022) Interconnectedness is the title of highly talented Portuguese vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Carmen Souza‘s 10th album. Indeed,…

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100 Years Of Dubs, A Must-Have for Reggae Enthusiasts

Dymond October 28, 2023 No Comments DubJoe Gibbs And The ProfessionalsReggaeworld music

Joe Gibbs And The Professionals – 100 Years Of Dubs (Doctor Bird, 2023) Joe Gibbs and The Professionals’ latest release, 100 Years Of Dubs on…

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The High Kings Deliver Remarkable “The Road Not Taken”

Douglas Sanders October 27, 2023 1 Comment Irish folk musicThe High Kings

The High Kings – The Road Not Taken (2023) The Road Not Taken is the latest offering from Irish band The High Kings. It is…

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Osso Sacro Triumphs at the 16th ‘Premio Andrea Parodi’ World Music Contest

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2023 No Comments Andrea Parodi AwardItalian musicOsso SacroPremio Andrea Parodiworld fusionworld music

Osso Sacro, hailing from Campania, emerged triumphant at the 16th edition of the prestigious “Premio Andrea Parodi” World Music contest. The event was held from…

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Innovative African Yoga Album Sets the Tone for Spiritual Wellness in 2023

Claudia Taylor October 25, 2023 No Comments African musicworld fusionworld musicyoga music

Various Artists – Putumayo Presents – African Yoga (Putumayo World Music, 2023) Yoga, a revered practice embraced by millions worldwide, is used to enhance well-being,…

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Son Jarocho: A Passionate Traditional Musical Style of Veracruz, Mexico

Iliana Cabrera October 24, 2023 No Comments Mexican musicMexicoson jarochoworld music

Son jarocho is a traditional musical style that originated in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It is a lovely fusion of Spanish, indigenous, and African…

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Ayfer Düzdaş - Kilomên Arxawûnê
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Ayfer Düzdaş Presents Spellbinding Kurmanji Kurdish folk songs

Angel Romero October 24, 2023 No Comments Ayfer DüzdaşKurdish musicworld music

Ayfer Düzdaş – Kilomên Arxawûnê (self-release, 2023) In her latest self-released album titled Kilomên Arxawûnê, Ayfer Düzdaş delves into the rich world of Kurdish Kurmanji…

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Album reviews

From the Mediterranean to the Caucasus: ‘Oltremura’ Transcends Borders

Claudia Taylor October 23, 2023 No Comments Ashti AbdoFabio MarconiManuel BudaOltremuraworld fusionworld music

Abdo Buda Marconi – Oltremura (Felmay, 2023) Oltremura, the second album by Ashti Abdo, Manuel Buda, and Fabio Marconi, demonstrates a noticeable maturity right from…

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