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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.
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    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

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Mundial Montréal 2023 Conference Call for Artists is Now Open

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2023 No Comments Mundial Montrealworld fusionworld music

The prominent North American world music showcase Mundial Montréal 2023 Call for Artists is now open. This edition will be held from November 14th to…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Bluegrass Artist Jaelee Roberts

Angel Romero February 2, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

(headline image: Jaelee Roberts – Photo by Sandlin Gaither) Jaelee Roberts was born April 9, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee. She is well-acquainted with the music…

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Artist Profiles: Aoife O’Donovan

Angel Romero February 2, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaAoife O'DonovanUnited States of America

GRAMMY-winning Singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Aoife O’Donovan was born on November 18, 1982, in Boston, Massachusetts. Aoife O’Donovan was raised in Newton, Massachusetts, and spent…

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Mostar Sevdah Reunion
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Sevdah, the Passionate Song Tradition of Bosnia

Angel Romero February 2, 2023 3 Comments Mostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Mostar Sevdah Reunion) Sevdah, or Sevdalinka, is a traditional style of music originating from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is characterized by its melancholic…

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Artist Profiles: Mostar Sevdah Reunion

Angel Romero February 2, 2023 No Comments Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnian musicMostar Sevdah Reunionsevdahworld fusionworld music

Mostar Sevdah Reunion is a musical group from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, specializing in sevdalinka blended with modern musical styles. Comprised of skilled musicians, the…

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Purbayan Chatterjee with Rakesh Chaurasia & Ojas Adhiya at Kaufmann Music Center

Steve Capra February 1, 2023 No Comments bansuriIndian classical musicOjas AdhiyaPurbayan ChatterjeeRakesh Chaurasiasitarworld music

Presented by The World Music InstituteMasters of Indian Music SeriesKaufmann Music Center129 West 67th Street, NYC The World Music Institute gave us in October, as…

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Charts

Brazilian Artist Lucas Santtana Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2023

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2023 No Comments Brazilian musicfolktronicaLucas Santtanaworld fusionworld music

The recording “O Paraíso” by Brazilian singer, instrumentalist, and composer Lucas Santtana is the #1 album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2023.…

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Charts

Lady Sings The Balkan Blues #1 at World Music Charts Europe – February 2023

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2023 No Comments Mostar Sevdah Reunionworld fusionworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

The album “Lady Sings The Balkan Blues” by Mostar Sevdah Reunion (Bosnia) has reached the number 1 position at the World Music Charts Europe in…

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Awards

Balsam Range Wins SPBGMA’s Gospel Group of The Year and Vocal Group of the Year

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments Balsam RangeBluegrassworld music

Balsam Range, a renowned bluegrass music act, has received two more awards. The band from Western North Carolina was honored with the title of Gospel…

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Awards

Rising Bluegrass Singer Jaelee Roberts Wins Two Top SPBGMA Awards

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Jaelee Roberts, a rising star in bluegrass music, won the Female Vocalist of the Year award and her debut album “Something You Didn’t Count On”…

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