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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.
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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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Articles

The World of Afro-Uruguayan Candombe Music

Angel Romero December 28, 2022 No Comments Afro-UruguayancandombeUruguayan musicworld music

Candombe originated in Uruguay between the 18th and 19th century, developed by Africans and their descendants that were taken to South America through the slave…

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Staff Benda Bilili
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Staff Benda Bilili

TJ Nelson December 25, 2022 No Comments Congolese musicStaff Benda Bililiworld fusionworld music

Staff Benda Bilili are like nothing you have ever seen or heard before. They are a group of homeless and disabled musicians, who live in…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Ricky Skaggs

Angel Romero December 25, 2022 No Comments BluegrassRicky SkaggsUnited States of America

American country and bluegrass singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and composer Rickie Lee Skaggs, better known as Ricky Skaggs, was born July 18, 1954. Skaggs grew up…

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World Music Wednesday
Events

Old Town School of Folk Music Reveals 2023 World Music Wednesdays

World Music Central News Room December 25, 2022 No Comments BreabachOld Town School of Folk MusicSona JobartehTamikrestworld fusionworld music

Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music has announced the upcoming 2023 season of World Music Wednesdays. The series presents a weekly showcase of world…

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Speed Caravan
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Artist Profiles: Speed Caravan

TJ Nelson December 24, 2022 No Comments Algerian musicoudSpeed Caravanudworld fusionworld music

Speed Caravan was founded in 2005 by Algerian French ud player Mehdi Haddab and bass player Pascal “Pasco” Teillet. On the compelling fusion album “Kalashnik…

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Skáld - Huldufólk
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French Nordic Folk Collective Skáld Unveil Second Single “Då Månen Sken”

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2022 No Comments Nordic musicSkáldworld music

French Nordic folk collective Skáld have released a new single titled “Då Månen Sken.” The ensemble celebrates ancient Nordic poets (skalds) by singing in Old…

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Tárkány Trió - A cimbalomprímás
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Tárkány-Kovács’ Cimbalom Treasures

Angel Romero December 24, 2022 1 Comment cimbalomHungarian musicTárkány TrióTárkány-Kovács Bálintworld music

Tárkány Trió – A cimbalomprímás (Fonó, 2022) The album “A cimbalomprímás” by virtuoso musician Tárkány-Kovács Bálint celebrates the Hungarian hammered dulcimer known as cimbalom. Tárkány-Kovács…

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Events

Les Suds, en Hiver 2023 Festival program Announced

World Music Central News Room December 23, 2022 No Comments Les Suds en Hiverworld fusionworld music

French world music festival Les Suds, en Hiver (The South, In winter) has announced the 2023 program. The 6th edition will take place 6th edition.…

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One Love Festival UK
Events

One Love Festival Announces New Location

World Music Central News Room December 22, 2022 No Comments One Love FestivalReggae

Reggae event One Love Festival has announced the new location of its annual event. “After searching the width and breadth of Southern England for the…

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Events

The Proclaimers to Headline HebCelt 2023 Festival

World Music Central News Room December 22, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicHebCeltScottish musicworld music

The line-up for the international music festival HebCelt has been announced, with iconic Scottish duo The Proclaimers headlining the Main Stage. The infamous musical pair,…

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