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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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  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
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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

Andereya Baguma portrait
Artist Profiles

Andereya Baguma: Ugandan Musician, Songwriter, and Founder of Nze Music

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 1 Comment Andereya BagumaUgandaUgandan musicworld fusionworld music

Andereya Baguma is a multi-talented artist hailing from Kampala, Uganda. With a diverse background in Afro-fusion, World Music, Afro-soul, guitar playing, songwriting, voice acting, and…

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Afzaal Ali Khan Qawwal: Preserving Pakistan’s Qawwal Musical Heritage

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Afzaal Ali Khan QawalPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Afzaal Ali Khan Qawwal is a renowned Qawwali artist hailing from Lahore, Pakistan. He is a proud representative of the Begumkot gharana, an illustrious lineage…

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Imran Shaukat Ali: A Qawwali Maestro Hailing from Ksowal

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Imran Shaukat AliPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Imran Shaukat Ali (sometimes spelled Shoukat) is a highly esteemed Qawwali artist, who has been mesmerizing audiences with his soulful performances for the past six…

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BALKAN:MOST Festival
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BALKAN:MOST Festival Announcement: A Celebration of Balkan Culture and Music

World Music Central News Room May 13, 2023 No Comments Balkan musicBALKAN:MOSTworld fusionworld music

The BALKAN:MOST Festival, held in partnership with world music expo organization WOMEX, is set to showcase fresh talent from the Balkans, featuring six headliners, 24…

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Marina Satti - Photo by Penelopi Gerasimou
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Marina Satti: The Trailblazing Greek Artist Reimagining Traditional Music

Angel Romero May 12, 2023 No Comments Greek musicMarina Sattiworld fusionworld music

Marina Satti, or Satti, is a multi-talented Greek artist who has made a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, and music producer. Her upbringing…

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Cillian Vallely holding the uilleann pipes
Events

Global Mashup Concert in Queens, New York, Ireland Meets Mexico

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2023 No Comments Cillian VallelyGlobal MashupJarana Beatworld fusionworld music

The Global Mashup world music concert series continues to offer diverse musical experiences that blend genres and cultures. On Friday, May 19, the concert series…

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Zuco 103 - Telenova
Album reviews

Zuco 103’s Irresistible Brazilectro

Angel Romero May 12, 2023 No Comments BrazilectroBrazilian musicworld fusionZuco 103

Zuco 103 – Telenova (Zuco Sound Records, 2023) Zuco 103, the ambassadors of Brazilectro from Amsterdam, have made a triumphant return with their addictingand/ decidedly…

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Flamenco Capital 2023
Events

Flamenco Capital Reveals Complete programming of the Flamenco Madrid 2023 Parallel Series

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2023 No Comments FlamencoFlamenco Capitalworld music

The city of Madrid, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, is set to host the highly anticipated Flamenco Capital 2023 series. Organized by Madrid en…

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Madrid Me Gusta: Essential Flamenco
Events

Flamenco Capital presents Madrid Me Gusta: Essential Flamenco

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2023 No Comments Flamencoworld music

The Flamenco Capital series will present today, May 11, Madrid Me Gusta (I Like Madrid): Essential Flamenco at Teatro Tablao Flamenco Torero in Madrid, Spain.…

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Glorious Earth
Concert reviews

This Glorious Earth: A Concert in Celebration of Earth Day

Steve Capra May 11, 2023 No Comments Jazzworld jazzworld music

Paul Winter and The Paul Winter Consort: Paul Winter: saxophone; Eugene Friesen: cello; Henrique Eisenmann: piano; and Ray Nagem: organ. Paul Winter and The Paul…

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