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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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Massukos

Angel Romero October 26, 2018 No Comments MassukosMozambican musicMozambique

Massukos are considered national treasure in their native country of Mozambique, renown both for their stunning music and the humanitarian work that they do. The…

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Artist Profiles: Ghorwane

Angel Romero October 26, 2018 No Comments GhorwaneMozambican musicMozambique

In the hot and dusty Gaza province of Mozambique there is a small lake called Ghorwane that never runs dry, even in the hottest season.…

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Artist Profiles: Gito Baloi

Angel Romero October 26, 2018 1 Comment Gito BaloiMozambican musicMozambiqueSouth African musicworld fusionworld music

Gito Baloi Gito Baloi has played and sung music for as long as he can remember. Surrounded by the traditional music of his extended family…

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Artist Profiles: Mabulu

Angel Romero October 26, 2018 No Comments MabuluMozambican musicMozambique

Mabulu (dialogue in Shangana) was a band from Mozambique that recorded its debut release Karimbo during the catastrophic floods of early 2000. It brought together…

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Awards

Daniele Cossellu, founder of the Tenores di Bitti Wins Andrea Parodi Gold Award

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2018 No Comments Daniele CosselluSardinian musicTenores di Bitti

Sardinian artist Daniele Cossellu, historical founder of the Tenores di Bitti “Remunnu ‘e Locu”, is the the recipient of the 2018 Andrea Parodi Gold Award…

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Artist Profiles: Eyuphuro

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments EyuphuroMozambican musicMozambique

The group comes from the island of Mozambique, in the north of the country, and linked to the mainland by a 3.5 km toll bridge.…

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Artist Profiles: Dilon Djindji

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments Dilon DjindjiMozambican musicMozambique

Dilon Djindji has been a musician and performer all his life, but he didn’t release his debut album until the age of 75. He is…

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Artist Profiles: Amélia Muge

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments Amélia MugeMozambiquePortugalPortuguese music

Amélia Muge is one of the greatest singers from Portugal. She sings with a deep and personal passion and she is also a skilled arranger.…

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Artist Profiles: Kim So Ra

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments jangguKim So RaKorean musicpercussionSouth Korea

Korean percussionist Kim So Ra has played the hourglass-shaped, two-headed drum known as janggu since she was a child. In high school she became a…

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Artist Profiles: Said Guissi’s Aissawa

Angel Romero October 25, 2018 No Comments AissawaMoroccan musicMoroccoSaid Guissi

Said Guissi’s Aissawa – Photo by Pete Sanders Said Guissi’s Aissawa ensemble are from the holy city of Fes. It is Morocco’s most famous and…

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