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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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Featured News

  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
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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
  • 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

Awards

Rawer Than Raw from Bobby Rush Winner of Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2021 No Comments bluesBobby Rush

The album Rawer Than Raw from 87-year-old bluesman Bobby Rush is the 2021 Grammy Award winner for Best Traditional Blues Album. Rawer Than Raw includes…

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Colombia’s Salsa Stars Grupo Niche Win Best Tropical Latin Album Grammy

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2021 No Comments Colombian musicGrupo Nichesalsa

The album 40, celebrating the 40th anniversary of legendary Colombian salsa band Grupo Niche, is the winner of the 2021 Grammy for Best Tropical Latin…

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On the Path to St. Patrick: Ava

Angel Romero March 15, 2021 No Comments AvaIrish folk music

Wildflower (Ava World Music, 2021) is the first solo album from Irish singer Ava, scheduled for release April 9, 2021. This is the artistic name…

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“Mamadou Kanda Keita,” new single from Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2021 No Comments

“Mamadou Kanda Keita” is a single included in the upcoming album Kôrôlén, a collaboration between celebrated Malian musician Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra.…

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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Win Best Folk Album Grammy

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2021 No Comments American folk musicDavid RawlingsGillian Welch

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings are the winners of the 2021 Grammy for Best Folk Album for All The Good Times at The 63rd GRAMMY…

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Obituaries

Acclaimed Senegalese Musician Thione Seck Dies at 66

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2021 No Comments

Singer-songwriter and musician Thione Seck, a leading figure in Senegalese music passed away on March 14, 2021 in Dakar, Senegal. Thione Seck was a pioneer…

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On the Path to St. Patrick: The High Kings

Angel Romero March 15, 2021 No Comments Irish folk musicThe High Kings

The High Kings, an excellent Irish folk music band from Dublin with a focus on vocals and storytelling, recorded Home From Home (Celtic Collections, 2021)…

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On the Path to St. Patrick: Lúnasa

Angel Romero March 13, 2021 No Comments Irish folk musicLúnasa

Lúnasa has been one of the finest contemporary Irish folk music bands for many years. The group features top instrumentalists and vocalists. Lúnasa put together…

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Captivating Senegalese Rhythms from a Bassist Perspective

Angel Romero March 13, 2021 No Comments AfrojazzAlune WadebassSenegalese music

Alune Wade – African Fast Food (10H10, 2018) African Fast Food is an album released in 2018 by Senegalese bassist, singer and composer Alune Wade.…

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Odeón Awards Reveal Flamenco Winners

Angel Romero March 12, 2021 No Comments

Asociación de Gestión de Derechos Intelectuales de España (Spanish Intellectual Rights Management Association) announced the winners of the prestigious Odeón awards this week. The winners…

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