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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.
    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
  • 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.
    Music videos

    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments

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Events

World Music Festival Suds à Arles Reveals First Names of the 2023 lineup

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Ballake SissokoLirazSílvia Pérez Cruzworld fusionworld music

French world music festival Suds à Arles has announced the first names of the lineup for the 28th edition of the annual event. Suds à…

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Mostar Sevdah Reunion - Lady Sings The Balkan Blues
Charts

‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues’ #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Balkan musicBosnian musicMostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld music

‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues‘ by Bosnian act Mostar Sevdah Reunion is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023.…

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Payadora Tango Ensemble - Silent Tears
Charts

Payadora Tango Ensemble Tops the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2023 No Comments Jewish musictangoworld fusionworld musicYiddish music

“Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango” by Payadora Tango Ensemble is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023. “Silent Tears:…

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Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Berke Can Özcan - Friendship Music for Turkey
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Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Berke Can Özcan Announce “Friendship Music for Turkey” Benefit EP

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2023 No Comments Berke Can ÖzcanJonah Parzen-Johnsonworld fusion

Saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson and percussionist Berke Can Özcan have joined forces for a charitable cause. They are releasing “Friendship Music for Turkey,” an EP that…

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Raúl Barboza and Daniel Díaz
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Chamamé Accordionist Raúl Barboza Releases “Toda una Vida Volviendo” Single

Angel Romero February 28, 2023 No Comments accordionArgentine musicchamameRaúl Barbozaworld music

Raúl Barboza, the 84-year-old Argentine accordionist known for his mastery of chamamé and coastal music, has released a new single titled “Toda una Vida Volviendo”.…

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Speyfest poster 2023
Events

Speyfest Unveils Complete 2023 Program

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicJohn DoyleMichael McGoldrickScottish musicSpeyfestTaliskworld fusionworld music

Speyfest, the much-loved folk and Celtic music festival in Moray, northeastern Scotland, has unveiled its complete lineup for its 26th edition. The family friendly event…

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Los Hermanos Cubero
Artist Profiles

Los Hermanos Cubero

Angel Romero February 28, 2023 No Comments Los Hermanos CuberoSpainSpanish musicworld music

Los Hermanos Cubero are a musical duo made up of brothers Enrique “Quique” and Roberto Cubero, who hail from La Alcarria, Spain. Their artistic name,…

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Fela Kuti - Photo by Bernard Matussiere
Articles

Afrobeat: The Nigerian Music that Defies Conventions

Angel Romero February 27, 2023 No Comments AfrobeatFela KutiFemi KutiNigeriaNigerian musicSeun KutiTony Allenworld music

When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…

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Ensemble Sangineto - Grand Tour Vol. 1
Album reviews

Ensemble Sangineto Celebrates Italian Traditional Music

Angel Romero February 27, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicEnsemble SanginetoItalian musicworld fusionworld music

Ensemble Sangineto – Grand Tour Vol. 1 (2022) Grand Tour Vol. 1 marks the first installment of a two-part project by Ensemble Sangineto, paying tribute…

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Tour Announcements

Lettuce and Steel Pulse Announce Joint Tour

World Music Central News Room February 26, 2023 No Comments Reggaeworld fusionworld music

Lettuce, a six-piece psychedelic funk outfit, and Steel Pulse, an acclaimed roots reggae band, are teaming up for a three-week-long co-headlining summer tour, set to…

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