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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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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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  • Dallas String Quartet. Studio portrait of the quartet wearing formal clothes. Two men n black suits and two women in black dresses.
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    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 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
  • 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
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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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    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments

Grainne Brady
Artist Profiles

Artit Profiles: Irish Fiddler Grainne Brady

Angel Romero February 5, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicGrainne BradyIrish folk musicScottish musicworld music

Gráinne’s musical background comes from her father, who taught her fiddle in their musical household in Loughduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. She gained recognition by performing…

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Interview with Flamenco Guitar Maestro and Innovator Niño Josele

Angel Romero February 4, 2023 No Comments FlamencoNiño Joseleworld music

Guitar master and composer Niño Josele recently released “Galaxias,” an album where he collaborated with major jazz and salsa stars. “Galaxias” is a musical feast…

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Artist Profiles: Flamenco Percussionist Ané Carrasco

Angel Romero February 4, 2023 No Comments Ané CarrascoFlamencoSpainworld fusionworld music

Ané Carrasco Molina, a Spanish percussion master, hails from a celebrated flamenco dynasty in Jerez’s Santiago neighborhood. Born in Seville on July 10, 1991, he…

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Rosario La Tremendita
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Artist Profiles: Trailblazing Flamenco Bassist and Singer Rosario La Tremendita

Angel Romero February 4, 2023 No Comments FlamencoRosario La TremenditaSpainworld fusionworld music

Rosario Guerrero, better known as La Tremendita, is a flamenco bass player and singer who has taken the world by storm with her soulful and…

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Influential World Music Conference, WOMEX Call For Proposals for 2023 Program

Angel Romero February 3, 2023 No Comments A CoruñaSpainwomexwomex 2023world fusionworld music

WOMEX, the leading gathering of world music professionals, has announced the call for proposals for the 2023 edition. WOMEX, which includes showcases, a trade fair,…

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Artist Profiles: Bansuri Maestro Rakesh Chaurasia

Angel Romero February 3, 2023 No Comments bansurifluteIndiaIndian classical musicRakesh Chaurasiaworld fusionworld music

Rakesh Chaurasia was born 10 January 10, 1971, in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a world-renowned bansuri (Indian classical flute) master and…

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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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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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