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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: Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam

Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam is a popular Bollywood singer with critics and the masses. Kavita is a very rare personality who has served as a bridge…

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Artist Profiles: Kaushiki Chakrabarty

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian musicKaushiki Chakrabarty

Kaushiki Chakrabarty was born in Kolkata, India. She is the daughter of the renowned Indian musician Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty. Kaushiki was seen to reproduce any…

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Artist Profiles: Hariprasad Chaurasia

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments Hariprasad ChaurasiaIndiaIndian classical music

Hariprasad Chaurasia is universally regarded as the greatest living master of the Bansuri, the North Indian bamboo flute. Furthermore, he is the most prolific performer…

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Extraordinary Southern Hemisphere Island Music Fair Trade Connections

Angel Romero August 3, 2018 No Comments world music

Various Artists – Small Island Big Song (Small Island Big Song, 2018) Small Island Big Song is a remarkable musical project envisioned by Australian music…

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Ammar 808 Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in August 2018

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2018 No Comments Ammar 808global electronicaNorth African musicworld fusionworld music

The album Maghreb United (Glitterbeat) by Ammar 808 is the number one album on the August 2018 Transglobal World Music Chart. Ammar 808 is the…

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Artist Profiles: Kartik Seshadri

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKartik Seshadri

Kartik Seshadri began his initial training in music began with Shankar Rao of All India Radio. In 1974 he became a disciple of Pandit Ravi…

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Artist Profiles: Karnataka College of Percussion

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian musicKarnataka College of Percussion

For years, Karnataka College of Percussion (KCP), in Bangalore, India, has been training young musicians who are eager to learn various percussion instruments and vocal…

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Artist Profiles: Karaikudi Mani

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKaraikudi Manimridangam

Mridangam Maestro ‘Guru’ Karaikudi R.Mani is one of the cultural ambassadors of India, as a mridangam player and an innovator in the field of Rhythm…

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Artist Profiles: Karaikkudi Subramaniam

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKaraikkudi Subramaniamveena

Veena maestro Karaikkudi Subramaniam is a descendant of an illustrious family of veena players and is one of the leading performers in India. He has…

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Artist Profiles: Irshad Khan

Angel Romero July 31, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicIrshad Khansitarsurbahar

Irshad Khan is the son and disciple of Ustad Imrat Khan and nephew of Ustad Vilayat Khan. His family represents the most respected gharana (musical…

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