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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

Album reviews

A little More Blue from Carla Hassett

Angel Romero January 29, 2021 No Comments Brazilian musicCarla Hassett

Carla Hassett – +Blue (Paulista Records, 2016) Brazilian singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist Carla Hassett has a captivating voice, sometimes dynamic, sometimes sultry. She has performed…

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Events

Conversation and Pre-Recorded Concert with Ladysmith Black Mambazo

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2021 No Comments Ladysmith Black MambazoSouth African music

Global Arts Live will be presenting two world music events with famed South African ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo. On February 4, 2021, Global Arts Live…

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The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Reveals the Barzakh Festival 2021 Program

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2021 No Comments Barzakh FestivalBetsayda MachadoJazzMartha Redboneworld music

The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced the return of Barzakh Festival for its fifth edition. The festival will be streamed online…

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Trenzinho da Montanha from Café Do Choro

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2021 No Comments Brazilian musicCafe Do Chorochoroforró

Trenzinho da Montanha (Little Mountain Train) is the second album from Café Do Choro. It is the project of Australian composer and multi-instrumentalist Jenni Bell.…

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Guitarist José Almarcha Unveils “Venta Borondo” Single

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2021 1 Comment Flamencoflamenco guitarJosé Almarcha

Flamenco guitarist José Almarcha has unveiled a new single and music video titled “Venta Borondo (Bulerías).” The musical piece will appear on the upcoming album…

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Artist Profiles: José Almarcha

Angel Romero January 26, 2021 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarJosé AlmarchaSpainSpanish music

Flamenco guitarist, composer and musical director José Almarcha Márquez was born in Tomelloso (Ciudad Real, Spain) in 1982. José graduated in classical guitar at the…

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Events

Festival International de Louisiane 2021 to Combine Virtual and In-Person Concerts

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2021 No Comments Cajun musicFestival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicworld music

Festival International de Louisiane has announced its plans for pivoting the 2021 event in a way that continues to celebrate the local Louisiana roots music…

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Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference 2021 Announces Spotlight Showcases

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2021 No Comments American folk musicFolk Alliance Internationalworld music

Instead of Official Showcases that typically happen at the in-person conference, Folk Alliance International is presenting Spotlight Showcasesin 2021. These are one-hour pre-recorded live performances…

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Africa Oyé to Present South African Artists on Nyumbani Episode 2

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2021 No Comments Africa OyeSouth African musicVusi Mahlasela

Music festival Africa Oyé has revealed the line-up for the second episode of their new online series of original concerts, interviews, documentaries and DJ sets,…

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Steel Guitar across the Pacific

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2021 No Comments Hawaiian musicPaul AgarPolynesian music

Australian steel guitar player Paul Agar has released an instrumental lounge album under the name The South Pasifika Sound Project that celebrates the music of…

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