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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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  • 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.
    Music videos

    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

Ánnámáret - Photo by Anna Kokokuva Joenmutka
Artist Profiles

Sámi Musician Ánnámáret Revives Yoik Tradition through Archival Research

Claudia Taylor July 14, 2023 No Comments ÁnnámáretFinnish musicSami musicworld musicyoik

Ánnámáret (Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman), the gifted artist hailing from Nuorgam in northernmost Finland, stands as a musician deeply rooted within the Arctic indigenous community of the…

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Ailá - Photo by P. Pastor
Artist Profiles

Ailá, a Band Born from Galician Folk Sessions

Angel Romero July 14, 2023 No Comments AiláGalician musicSpanish musicworld music

Ailá is a folk music band that developed during the vibrant foliadas (Galician celebrations and sessions of folk music) at Casa das Crechas, a popular…

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Baiuca
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Baiuca, Mixing Traditional Galician Music and Electronica

Claudia Taylor July 14, 2023 No Comments BaiucafolktronicaGalician musicworld fusionworld music

Born in the year 1990 in Catoira, nestled in northwestern Spain, Alejandro Guillán Castaño, widely recognized as Baiuca, embarked on a transformative journey that transcended…

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Dudu Tassa, Jonny Greenwood - Jarak Qaribak
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Dudu Tassa and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood Release Stunning Middle Eastern Fusion Album, Jarak Qaribak

Ian Bevington July 14, 2023 1 Comment Dudu TassaJonny Greenwoodworld fusionworld music

Dudu Tassa, Jonny Greenwood – Jarak Qaribak (World Circuit, 2023) The album Jarak Qaribak is a collaboration between Israeli musician Dudu Tassa and Radiohead guitarist…

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WOMEX Reveals More Artists Added To The 2023 Lineup

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2023 No Comments DanûkElephant Sessionswomexwomex 2023world fusionworld music

Piranha Arts, the producers of world music conference WOMEX, along with Nordesía Produccións, the local partners for WOMEX 2023 in Coruña, Spain, today unveiled the…

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New Releases

Banjoist Andy Lowe Rolls Out New Single “Barbry Allen”

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2023 No Comments Andy Lowebanjoworld music

Banjo player Andy Lowe has released a new single titled “Barbry Allen” featuring Aaron Ramsey (Volume Five) on mandolin and lead vocals. The bluegrass song…

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Cocanha - Photo by Amic Bedel
Artist Profiles

Cocanha, Explorers of Occitan Music

Angel Romero July 13, 2023 No Comments CocanhaOccitan musicworld music

Lila Fraysse and Caroline Dufau form the musical duo Cocanha, where they provide vocals and percussion. They combine their unique voices in harmonious melodies accompanied…

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Beatriz Rosário, Fadista from Coimbra

Angel Romero July 13, 2023 No Comments Beatriz RosáriofadoPortugalPortuguese musicworld music

Portuguese vocalist Beatriz Rosário grew up immersed in her grandfather’s music collection, which served as her introduction to the world of fado. Inspired by her…

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Florence Adooni, Frafra Gospel and Highlife Talent from Ghana

Angel Romero July 13, 2023 2 Comments Florence AdooniFrafra musicGhanaGhanaian musicHighlifeworld fusionworld music

Florence Adooni is an integral part of the thriving Frafra Gospel scene in Ghana. However, her vocal abilities stand out distinctly. Notably, she hails from…

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Jordi Savall - ORIENTE LUX - Dialogue of souls
Album reviews

Jordi Savall Unveils Oriente Lux – A Harmonious Dialog of Souls

Angel Romero July 13, 2023 No Comments Jordi SavallMiddle Eastern musicworld fusionworld music

Over the course of the past fifteen years, the illustrious Spanish conductor, composer, and virtuoso viol player, Jordi Savall, has embarked on a profound exploration…

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