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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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    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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    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
  • 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

New CDs and digital releases

Khalab & M’berra Ensemble Release M’berra Today

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2021 No Comments KhalabM'BerraTuareg music

“M’berra” is the new album from Khalab & M’berra Ensemble. The recording features a collective of Malian musicians from the M’berra Refugee Camp in southeast…

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Turkish-Inspired Music with Uncommon Textures

Angel Romero April 23, 2021 No Comments Çeşni TrioTurkish musicworld fusion

Çeşni Trio – The Fluid Score (Çeşni Music, 2019)  The Fluid Score is a superb album from a group of virtuoso instrumentalists called Çeşni Trio.…

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Conferences Events

virtualWOMEX Extended Program in April 2021

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2021 No Comments ReggaevirtualWOMEXwomexworld music

The world music expo WOMEX will continue its virtual program between April 23 and May 2, 2021 with the core program taking place April 26…

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European Folk Network Spring Forward #2 to Meet April 24

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2021 No Comments Alistair AndersonEuropean Folk NetworkJanusz PrusinowskiLinda DyrnesSvetlana Spajicworld music

The European Folk Network (EFN) has announced its Spring Forward #2 meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2021.  Non-members are welcomed to attend although a…

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Sixth Solo Album from Norway’s Sigrid Moldestad Reveals Different Tones

Angel Romero April 22, 2021 No Comments AmericanaNorwegian musicSigrid Moldestad

Award-winning Norwegian folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sigrid Moldestad has released her sixth solo album titled “Tonen i meg” (Heilo/Grappa Musikkforlag, 2021). Although she’s a well-respected…

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Music videos

Ballaké Sissoko Launches New Video ‘Jeu Sur La Symphonie Fantastique’

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2021 No Comments Ballaké SissokokoraMalian musicworld fusion

Malia kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko has released a music video for the musical piece ‘Jeu Sur La Symphonie Fantastique.’ The track features longtime collaborator cellist…

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New Releases

Balkan Taksim Releases ‘Žali Zare’ Single

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2021 No Comments Balkan musicBalkan Taksimglobal electronica

Romanian world music duo Balkan Taksim has released a new single titled ‘Žali Zare’ which is based on a popular song from Southern Serbia. The…

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New CDs and digital releases

Bandoneon EP from Tomás Diaz Cuarteto

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2021 No Comments Argentine musicbandoneonTomás DiazTomás Diaz Cuarteto

Berlin-based Argentine bandoneon player and composer Tomás Diaz and his band have released an EP titled “Tomas Diaz Cuarteto.” The quartet plans to release a…

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Album reviews

The Versatile Latin Guitar of Juan Carlos Quintero

Angel Romero April 20, 2021 1 Comment Juan Carlos QuinteroLatin jazzworld jazz

Juan Carlos Quintero – Caminando (Moondo Music, 2021) Caminando is the reissue of a long out of print album originally titled The Way Home! from…

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Natik Awayez Releases Debut Album ‘Manbarani’

World Music Central News Room April 19, 2021 No Comments Arabic musicNatik Awayezoudud

Iraqi composer and ud player Natik Awayez has released his debut album titled “Manbarani” (Sublime Frequencies). The digital edition is available now. The vinyl edition…

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