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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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  • 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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: María José Llergo

Angel Romero October 8, 2020 1 Comment FlamencoMaría José LlergoSpain

Flamenco singer María José Llergo was born in Córdoba, Spain in 1994. She dazzles audiences by taking tradition to unexplored paths. Her voice is full…

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BandAdriatica Releases Odissea Music Video

World Music Central News Room October 8, 2020 No Comments BandadriaticaItalian music

Italian ensemble BandAdriatica has released a music video of the song Odissea, title track of the band’s latest album. The piece includes two special guests,…

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Delightful Jazz Guitar Versions of Jobim Classics

Angel Romero October 7, 2020 1 Comment Albarebossa nova

Albare – Albare Plays Jobim (Alfi Records, 2020) Albare Plays Jobim presents exquisite instrumental jazz guitar versions of Jobim’s bossa nova classics. Albare (Albert Dadon)…

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Papa Rosko Launches Folsom Prison Blues Music Video Featuring Toots Hibbert

World Music Central News Room October 7, 2020 No Comments Papa RoskoReggae

American musician Papa Rosko has released a new single titled, “Folsom Prison Blues” featuring the late late reggae star Toots Hibbert. “Folsom Prison Blues” will…

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Interview with Frigg’s Mandolinist Petri Prauda

Angel Romero October 6, 2020 No Comments fiddleFinnish musicFrigg

Extraordinary Finnish fiddle band Frigg is celebrating its 20th anniversary with yet another fantastic album titled FriXX. The band’s mandolinist talked to us about Frigg’s…

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Folklore Urbano NYC Unveils Black Is Beautiful Video

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2020 No Comments Folklore Urbano NYCsalsa

Folklore Urbano NYC has released “Black is Beautiful” with the support of El Museo del Barrio. “Black is Beautiful” is the first single of the…

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New Releases

Jupiter & Okwess Release ‘Abalegele Gale’ Single with Preservation Hall Jazz Band

World Music Central News Room October 5, 2020 No Comments Congolese musicJupiter & OkwessPreservation Hall Jazz Band

Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess has released a single titled “Abalegele Gale.” The song is a collaboration with American band Preservation Hall Jazz Band from…

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Malika Tirolien Releases First Single from Upcoming Album

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2020 No Comments BokanteGuadeloupean musicMalika Tirolienworld music

Guadeloupean vocalist, songwriter, pianist and producer Malika Tirolien has released a single titled “Rise.” The song will appear in her upcoming album ‘Higher,’ schedule for…

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Events

Live Flamenco Returns to Madrid with Antonio Reyes and Diego Del Morao Concert

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2020 No Comments Antonio ReyesCírculo Flamenco de MadridDiego del MoraoFlamenco

Despite the COVID-19 restrictions set in place in Madrid at this time, live flamenco will return to the Spanish capital on Thursday, October 8, 2020…

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Interviews

Colombian Star Carlos Vives Advocates for Biodiversity with Remarkable Cumbiana Album and Film

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Acclaimed Colombian singer-songwriter, actor and activist Carlos Vives has released his 14th album titled “Cumbiana.” The new recording celebrates the roots of cumbia and the…

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