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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

Obituaries

Poco Co-Founder Rusty Young Dies at 75

World Music Central News Room April 15, 2021 2 Comments country-rockPocoRusty Young

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rusty Young, founding member of influential country-rock band Poco died yesterday, April 14, 2021 of a heart attack at his home in…

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Album reviews

Sublime Rageshree and Khambaj Raga Performances from Sudeshna Bhattacharya and Tanmoy Bose

Angel Romero April 15, 2021 No Comments Indian classical musicsarodSudeshna BhattacharyatablaTanmoy Bose

Sudeshna Bhattacharya and Tanmoy Bose – Sangeet (Losen Records, 2019) Sangeet is an album of North Indian classical music by two highly esteemed musicians. Sudeshna…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Natik Awayez

Angel Romero April 15, 2021 No Comments Arabic musicIraqIraqi musicNatik AwayezoududYemenite music

Composer, songwriter and ud player, Natik Awayez was born in southern Iraq. He grew up between Amarah and Baghdad. He learned ud from local musicians…

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Africa Oyé Launches Online Music Workshops for Children

Angel Romero April 15, 2021 No Comments African musicGuy NwogangpercussionValérie Ekoumé

African music festival Africa Oyé has launched a series of online music workshops for children. The first set of workshops in 2021 features two talented…

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Elena Ledda, the Diva of Sardinian Tradition

Angel Romero April 14, 2021 No Comments Elena LeddaItalian musicSardinian music

Elena Ledda – Lantias (S’Ard Music, 2018) Lantias is the 15th album from the top Sardinian vocalist and charismatic songwriter Elena Ledda. The music on…

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Events

WOMAD UK Announces 2021 Artists

World Music Central News Room April 14, 2021 No Comments WOMADWOMAD UKworld music

Iconic world music festival WOMAD has announced the first set of artists scheduled to perform in July 2021. The eclectic mix of UK-based artists will…

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Frank London’s Ghetto Songs (from Venice and Beyond)

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2021 2 Comments Frank LondonJewish musicworld music

Trumpeter and composer Frank London (The Klezmatics) has a new project titled “Ghetto Songs (from Venice and Beyond)” on Felmay Records, scheduled for release on…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Kasai Allstars

Angel Romero April 13, 2021 No Comments Congolese musicDemocratric Republic of CongoKasai Allstars

Kasai Allstars is a musical collective that brings together members from various Congolese bands, including Masanka Sankayi and Basokin. The singers and instrumentalists all originate…

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Events

Greece’s Music Village Reveals 2021 Workshops

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2021 No Comments Music Villageworld music

Music Village Arts Community has announced the workshop program for 2021. The workshops will take place during August 2021 in the medieval village of Aghios…

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New CDs and digital releases

Anoushka Shankar Announces Love Letters P.S.

World Music Central News Room April 12, 2021 2 Comments Anoushka ShankarIndian musicsitarworld music

Composer and sitar player Anoushka Shankar is set to release a new digital album titled Love Letters P.S. (Decca Records Group/Mercury KX) on June 4,…

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