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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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  • Album reviews

    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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    Music videos

    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
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments
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    Music videos

    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

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Charts

NACC’s Latin Music Chart for the Week Ending July 11: Rodrigo y Gabriela Secure the Top Position Once More

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2023 No Comments Mexican musicRodrigo y Gabrielaworld music

In Between Thoughts… A New World (ATO Records) by Rodrigo y Gabriela has reached the number one spot yet again in the Latin Music category…

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Charts

NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week Ending July 11: Selwyn Birchwood Reigns Supreme Once Again

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2023 No Comments bluesSelwyn Birchwoodworld music

The album Exorcist (Alligator Records) by Selwyn Birchwood has secured the top spot once more in the Blues category on the North American College and…

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World Music is once again the highlight at FMM Sines

World Music Central News Room July 15, 2023 No Comments FMM Sines - World Music Festivalworld fusionworld music

The south of Portugal had its love affair with music, just two weeks ago with Festival Med 23 and Afro Nation in the region of…

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New Releases

Iconic Blues Album Returns: Johnny Winter’s ‘Guitar Slinger’ to be Reissued by Alligator Records

World Music Central News Room July 15, 2023 No Comments bluesJohnny Winter

Alligator Records is set to reissue Johnny Winter’s esteemed album, “Guitar Slinger,” on Friday, July 21, 2023. Under the meticulous supervision of the original producer,…

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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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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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Artist Profiles

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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Album reviews

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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Conferences Showcases

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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