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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…

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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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

New Releases

Water, New album from Jamaican Reggae-Fusion Singer Ammoye

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2021 No Comments AmmoyeJamaican musicReggaeworld fusion

Canada-based Jamaican reggae-fusion vocalist Ammoye has released a new album titled Water (Lulaworld Records). Produced by Danny Maestro, The album features a mix of reggae,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Special Expanded Edition of Loreena McKennitt’s The Visit

Angel Romero September 28, 2021 No Comments Celtic musicLoreena McKennittworld music

The Visit, the iconic album from Canadian Celtic and world music star Loreena McKennitt is newly available as The Definitive Edition. The Visit won a…

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Tour Announcements

Rez Abbasi and Isabelle Olivier Announce Brief Global Jazz Tour

World Music Central News Room September 28, 2021 No Comments Isabelle OlivierRez Abbasiworld fusionworld jazz

Guitarist Rez Abbasi and harp player Isabelle Olivier will be performing Oasis at three locations in the United States in November 2021. The critically acclaimed…

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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita — photo by Andrés Pino
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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Launch New Video

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2021 No Comments

Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita have unveiled a new music video titled ‘Allah Léno’. The song appears in the duo’s upcoming album “Suba.” Omar Sosa…

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Acclaimed Indian Composer Ricky Kej Releases Music Video with Stewart Copeland

World Music Central News Room September 27, 2021 No Comments Indian musicRicky KejStewart Copelandworld fusionworld music

Grammy Award winner Indian composer and keyboardist Ricky Kej has released “Himalayas,” the first music video from his brand new album ‘Divine Tides,’ a collaboration…

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Tour Announcements

Colombian Innovators Ghetto Kumbé Announce October 2021 European Tour

World Music Central News Room September 26, 2021 No Comments Colombian musicGhetto Kumbéworld fusionworld music

Ghetto Kumbé, a rising band featuring 3 talented musicians from the Colombian Caribbean coast, will be performing in Europe in October 2021. Ghetto Kumbé mix…

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Tour Announcements

Piper Kathryn Tickell & the Darkening Announce Live Tour

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2021 No Comments bagpipeKathryn Tickell

Renowned British piper Kathryn Tickell has announced her upcoming live tour with her band The Darkening. “I can’t even start to put into words just…

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Events

K-Music 2021, Korean Music Festival in the UK

World Music Central News Room September 25, 2021 No Comments ADG7Angharad JenkinsBlack StringCamilla GeorgeDal:umDongyang GozupaKorean musicKyungso ParkNguyên LêSinnoiSooJin Suh Coloris TrioSoona Parkworld fusionworld music

K-Music 2021, the festival of Korean music returns to live stages in the UK in October and November 2021. Artists include ADG7; Kyungso Park, Soona…

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New Releases

Seckou Keita Reveals Homeland, a Collaboration with Baaba Maal

World Music Central News Room September 24, 2021 No Comments Baaba MaalSeckou KeitaSenegalese music

Two Senegalese music giants, kora maestro Seckou Keita and celebrated singer Baaba Maal have recorded a beautiful single titled Homeland (Seckou Keita Music). At the…

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Interviews

Interview with Bruce McIntosh, Head of Fania Records’ Catalog

Angel Romero September 23, 2021 No Comments Angel CanalesBruce McIntoshFania RecordsIsmael RiveraMongo SantamariaRalfi PagansalsaWillie Colon

Craft Recordings, the reissue label of Concord Records, recently announced the reissue of various essential Fania Records albums on vinyl.  World Music Central talked to…

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