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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

Chicago Flamenco Festival 2023 poster
Events Flamenco

Chicago Flamenco Festival 2023 to Celebrate its 21st anniversary

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2023 No Comments Antonio ReyChicago Flamenco FestivalFlamencoRafael Riqueniworld music

The Chicago Flamenco Festival will return to the Instituto Cervantes Chicago in February 2023. The festival remains dedicated to preserving and showcasing the multicultural art…

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Visa for Music 2023 poster
Showcases

Don’t Miss Your Chance! Visa for Music 2023 Submissions Now Open!

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2023 1 Comment Visa for Musicworld fusionworld music

Applications for Visa for Music 2023 are open now, April 1 deadline. From November 22-25, 2023, join in Rabat for the 10th edition of the…

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Brighde Chaimbeul
New Releases

Innovative Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul to Release ‘Carry Them With Us’ in April 2023

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2023 No Comments Brighde ChaimbeulCeltic musicScottish musicsmallpipesworld music

In the world of experimental Celtic music, Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading figure, earning a BBC Young Folk Award and a Horizon Award for her…

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Kamal Sabri
Events

World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens Unveils 2023 Concerts

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2023 No Comments global musicworld fusionWorld Heart Beat Embassy Gardensworld music

The World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens has just unveiled its shiny new concert hall, and a diverse mix of jazz, classical, and world music is…

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Luar Na Lubre
Tour Announcements

Luar Na Lubre Announce International Tour

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2023 No Comments Galician musicLuar Na LubreSpanish musicworld music

Luar Na Lubre, the iconic folk band from Galicia, Spain, is gearing up for an international tour that will take them through Uruguay, Argentina, and…

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Kimi Djabate - Photo by Rita Carmo
Articles

Balafon, the ancient xylophone of West Africa

Angel Romero February 21, 2023 No Comments balafonBurkinabe musicGuinean musicMalian musicworld fusionworld music

The balafon is a type of struck idiophone, specifically a gourd-resonated xylophone. It is closely associated with the Gur, Mandé, and Senufo peoples of West…

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Events Flamenco

Flamenco Concert by Luis Moneo and Juan Manuel Moneo in Madrid, February 2023

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2023 No Comments FlamencoLuis Moneoworld music

On Thursday, February 23, Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will continue its tenth season series of flamenco concerts with a show starring Luis Moneo from Jerez,…

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Pavel Urkiza - Regreso a la tierra
Album reviews

Back to the roots for Cuba’s Pavel Urkiza

Angel Romero February 19, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicPavel Urkizaworld fusionworld music

Pavel Urkiza – Regreso a la tierra (self-release, 2022) Cuban musician Pavel Urkiza returns to his roots on “Regreso a la tierra.” It is a…

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Carley Arrowood - Deeper In Love
New Releases

Carley Arrowood Shines On Her Latest Single “Deeper In Love”

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCarley Arrowoodworld music

“Deeper In Love” is the new single by rising young bluegrass artist Carley Arrowoode. Working with producer Jim VanCleve, Carley has assembled a talented team…

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Nickel Creek
New CDs and digital releases

Nickel Creek to Release New Album “Celebrants” on March 2023

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2023 No Comments BluegrassChris ThileNickel Creekworld fusionworld music

Grammy Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek, consisting of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins, and guitarist Sean Watkins, will be releasing their first album in nine…

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