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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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Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Release Make Each Second Last

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2021 No Comments BluegrassChris Jones and the Night Drivers

Make Each Second Last (Mountain Home Music) is the new album from bluegrass act Chris Jones and the Night Drivers. The new recording is filled…

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Corciolli Unveils Ulimwengu Video featuring Eric Wainaina and Vini Ngugi

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2021 No Comments CorciolliEric WainainaVini Ngugiworld fusionworld music

Brazilian artist Corciolli has a new single titled ‘Ulimwengu‘ from his upcoming album “No Time But Eternity”. The track has Swahili lyrics and features Kenyan…

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Artist Profiles: Gåte

Angel Romero October 21, 2021 No Comments GåteNorwayNorwegian folk music

Norwegian band Gåte was founded in 1999 in Trøndelag, the area surrounding the ancient west coast harbor city of Trondheim by violin player and keyboardist…

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Angélique Kidjo and Special Guests at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2021 No Comments Angelique KidjoBeninese musicworld fusionworld music

Angélique Kidjo is set to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City with special guests. The show will take place on Friday, November 5,…

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Iconic Festival Suma Flamenca Opens Today in Madrid

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2021 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamenca

Suma Flamenca festival in Madrid, one of the leading Flamenco festivals in Spain, begins today at 7:45 p.m. in the Sala Verde venue at Teatros…

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Events

Transglobal Underground Announces Return to Live Concerts On Stage

World Music Central News Room October 19, 2021 No Comments Natacha AtlasTransGlobal Undergroundworld fusionworld music

World fusion pioneers Transglobal Underground will be performing live on stage for the first time since 2019. The first concert will take place at The…

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Beguiling and Innovative Afrobeat from Ogún Afrobeat

Angel Romero October 18, 2021 No Comments AfrobeatNigerian musicOgún Afrobeatworld fusionworld music

Ogún Afrobeat – Unite (2021) Ogún Afrobeat is a fantastic multinational Afrobeat band based in the Madrid melting pot led, by Nigerian vocalist and drummer…

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MusicConnect Italy Reveals First Showcase dedicated to Italian World Music

World Music Central News Room October 17, 2021 No Comments Italian musicMusicConnect Italyworld music

MusicConnect Italy has announced the first showcase event dedicated to Italian world music. The event will take place December 2-5, 2021 in Tuscany, in the…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Northern Resonance

Angel Romero October 17, 2021 No Comments Anna EkborgJerker Hans-ErsNorthern ResonancePetrus DillnerScandinavian musicSwedenSwedish folk musicSwedish musicworld music

Northern Resonance is a trio of Swedish musicians dedicated to the art of resonance, specifically the resonant possibilities of their individual instruments. The band members…

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Album reviews

Mandinka Values Expressed Through Exquisite Kora

Angel Romero October 17, 2021 No Comments Kadialy KouyatékoraSenegalese musicworld music

Kadialy Kouyaté – Aado – Senegalese Kora (Naxos World/ARC Music, 2021) Senegalese kora maestro, composer and educator Kadialy Kouyaté has released Aado, an album of…

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