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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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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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    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.
    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.
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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

Album reviews

The Colors of Africa

Angel Romero February 17, 2019 No Comments AfropopGaboneese musicPierre Akendengue

Pierre Akendengue – La Couleur de l’Afrique (Lusafrica, 2018) Pierre Akendengue, one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of Gabon, released La Couleur de l’Afrique last…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Alasdair Fraser

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 1 Comment Alasdair FraserCeltic musicScotlandScottish musicviolin

Alasdair Fraser was born on may 14 May, 1955 in Clackmannan, Scotland. He is widely acclaimed as a top performer, recording artist and teacher of…

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Artist Profiles: Aly Bain

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Aly BainCeltic musicScotlandScottish musicviolin

Aly Bain was born on May 15 1946 in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland. Lerwick is a small, enchanting town on the Shetland Islands. Aly began learning…

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Artist Profiles: Anna Wendy Stevenson

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Anna Wendy StevensonCeltic musicScotlandScottish musicviolin

Anna Wendy Stevenson Raised in Edinburgh, and surrounded by music from a family steeped in the arts, violinist, composer and producer Anna Wendy Stevenson has…

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Artist Profiles: Annie Grace

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Annie GracebagpipeScotlandScottish music

Annie Grace grew up in the Scottish Highlands. Music played a large part in her formative years, and she began learning to play the bagpipes…

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Artist Profiles: Arthur Cormack

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Arthur CormackScotlandScottish music

Arthur Cormack was born in 1965. He is one of the finest Gaelic singers of his generation. Since winning the Mod Gold Medal in 1992,…

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Artist Profiles: Back of the Moon

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Back of the MoonScotlandScottish music

Back of the Moon was Scottish group that formed in 2000. Back of the Moon rapidly gained a reputation for their dynamic live performances. Gillian…

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General News

Grants to Perform Abroad Available to American Musicians Through USArtists International

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2019 No Comments grantsUSArtists International

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s USArtists International (USAI) has grants available that support performances by U.S. dance, music, and theater ensembles and solo artists invited to…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Alyth McCormack

Angel Romero February 15, 2019 No Comments Alyth McCormackScotlandScottish music

Alyth is one of today’s most exciting new talents in the world of Gaelic song. Born in 1970 and raised on the Isle of Lewis…

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Artist Profiles: Andrew Cronshaw

Angel Romero February 15, 2019 1 Comment Andrew CronshawEnglish Folk musicUnited Kingdomworld music

Andrew Cronshaw was born April 18, 1949 in Lancashire, United Kingdom. He is known for both his music and his writing. His writing appeared frequently…

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