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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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    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
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: André Abujamra

Angel Romero November 3, 2019 No Comments André AbujamraBrazilBrazilian music

André Cibelli Abujamra was born May 15, 1965 in Sao Paulo. Boldness has always been part of André Abujamra’s more than forty-year career. He has…

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Coco

World Music Central News Room November 3, 2019 1 Comment Brazilian musiccoco

Coco is a dance from the states of Pernambuco, Paraiba and Alagoas in the north-east of Brazil, with various names, depending on each region –…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Ross Daly

Angel Romero November 3, 2019 No Comments GreeceGreek musicMiddle Eastern musicRoss Daly

Of Irish descent, born in England, Ross Daly traveled as a child with his family around the world and soon his deep interest in music…

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Album reviews

Alluring Afro-Roots and Funk from Dawn Drake and ZapOte

Angel Romero November 3, 2019 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicAfrobeatDawn Drakeworld fusionZapote

Dawn Drake and ZapOte – Nightshade (Dawn Drake, 2019) Nightshade is the new album from American bassist, percussionist, vocalist and composer Dawn Drake and her…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Julio Zelaya

Angel Romero November 2, 2019 No Comments Garifuna musicHonduran musicHondurasJulio Zelaya

Julio Zelaya is one of the most important contemporary composers in Central America. He plays original compositions using the unique Honduran garifuna rhythms and exposes…

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Artist Profiles: Rhonda Vincent

Angel Romero November 2, 2019 No Comments BluegrassmandolinRhonda Vincent

Rhonda Vincent was born July 13 1962 in Kirksville, Missouri. Vincent was raised on bluegrass first taking the stage with her family’s band the Sally…

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Artist Profiles: Habib Khan

Angel Romero November 2, 2019 No Comments Habib KhanIndiaIndian classical musicsitar

Pandit Habib Khan is regarded as one of the best sitar players in the world today. He was born into a family of musicians and…

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Artist Profiles: Erdal Erzincan

Angel Romero November 2, 2019 No Comments baglamaErdal ErzincanTurkeyTurkish music

In Turkey, Erdal Erzincan is often considered one the most outstanding exponents of the Anatolian tradition. He has worked extensively with baglama legend Arif Sag…

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Triangle Music

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Announces 2020 Festivals

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2019 No Comments Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance has announced the dates of its two annual festivals to be held in 2020. The spring edition…

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Charts

The Garifuna Collective Tops the November 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2019 No Comments Garifuna CollectiveGarifuna music

Aban from Belize-based The Garifuna Collective is the Transglobal World Music Chart’s number one album in November 2019. The Garifuna Collective has performed in over…

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