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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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    Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”

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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
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Kornog

Angel Romero June 10, 2018 No Comments Celtic musicFranceKornog

In 1981, a group of four young musicians joined in Brittany to form the group Kornog. lt featured Breton guitarist Soig Siberil and fiddler Christian…

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Artist Profiles: Les Boukakes

Angel Romero June 10, 2018 No Comments FranceLes Boukakesworld fusion

Les Boukakes is made up of 7 musicians: Bachir, the voice of the band; Corsican guitarist, Thierry; Steph’ on keyboards, known as the Occitan; Bubulle,…

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Artist Profiles: Jacky Molard

Angel Romero June 9, 2018 No Comments Breton musicFranceJacky Molard

Jacky Molard is one of the key musicians in the rebirth of Breton music. He plays various instruments, including fiddle, guitar and bass. He is…

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The Varied Cutting Edge Musical Landscapes of Cachaito

TJ Nelson June 9, 2018 1 Comment bassCachaítoCuban music

Orlando ‘Cachaito’ López – Cachaito (World Circuit, 2018), reissue Do you have a copy of World Circuit Record’s 2001 release of Cachaito in your music…

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Artist Profiles: Keyvan Chemirani

Angel Romero June 9, 2018 No Comments FranceKeyvan ChemiraniMiddle Eastern music

Born in Paris in 1968, Keyvan Chemirani started learning the zarb at the age of 13. Taught by his father, he soon assimilated the traditional…

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Artist Profiles: Juan Carmona

Angel Romero June 9, 2018 No Comments FlamencoFranceJuan Carmona

His family name is Carmona, like his distant cousins the Habichuelas dynasty of Granada, all guitarists. His ancestors were blacksmiths in Malaga, however his branch…

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Artist Profiles: Jean-Michel Veillon

Angel Romero June 9, 2018 No Comments Breton musicfluteFranceJean-Michel Veillon

Jean-Michel Veillon played the wooden flute in Breton groups Kornog and Pennou Skoulm. After taking up the wooden flute in 1977, Jean Michel Veillon developed…

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Artist Profiles: I Muvrini

Angel Romero June 8, 2018 No Comments Corsican polyphonyFranceI Muvriniworld music

The tiny village of Tagliu-Isulaccia in the far north of Corsica is the home of Alain and Jean-François Bernardini, well known at home and abroad…

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Artist Profiles: Gwerz

Angel Romero June 8, 2018 No Comments Breton musicCeltic musicFranceGwerz

Gwerz was a supergroup that featured some of the finest innovative musicians in the contemporary Breton folk scene. Patrick and Jacky Molard, Erik Marchand, Youenn…

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Artist Profiles: Gwendal

Angel Romero June 8, 2018 No Comments Celtic musicFranceGwendal

Since 1972, the year in which Gwendal was formed, its musical style has evolved, taking an increasingly sophisticated and original path. Gwendal has developed a…

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