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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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Featured News

  • 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: Daúde

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicDaúde

Her full name is Maria Waldelurdes Costa de Santana Dutilleux, better known as Daúde. She was born in Salvador, Bahia, the pulsing heart of African…

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Artist Profiles: Cyro Baptista

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicCyro Baptista

Cyro Baptiste Ciari, better known as Cyro Baptista, was born on December 23, 1950 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He’s the creator of the 10-piece percussion…

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Artist Profiles: Cordel Do Fogo Encantado

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicCordel Do Fogo Encantado

Cordel Do Fogo Encantado, from Arcoverde City, located in the back country of the state of Pernambuco, Northeast of Brazil, a region continually devastated by…

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Artist Profiles: Clube do Balanço

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicClube do Balançosamba rock

Brazilian band Clube do Balanço re-ignited the work of the masters of samba-rock: Jorge Ben (up to 77), Luiz Vagner, Bebeto, Roberto Carlos and Erasmo,…

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Events

Festival International de Louisiane Reveals 2018 Program

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2018 No Comments Festival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicworld music

Festival International de Louisiane has revealed the list of 2018 performers. The 5-day will be held April 25-29, 2018 in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. This year’s…

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Artist Profiles: Cidade Negra

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilCidade NegraReggae

Cidade Negra (Black City), is one of Brazil’s most popular reggae groups, with great sold out shows at the legendary Maracana football arena. In Brazil…

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Artist Profiles: Cibelle

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicCibelle

Cibelle Cavalli Bastos was born January 2, 1978 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. On her debut album, Cibelle, released by Crammed Discs’ label Ziriguiboom, Cibelle also…

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Artist Profiles: Chico Pinheiro

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicChico PinheiroJazz

Chico Pinheiro was born December 8, 1975 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has played throughout Brazil and abroad with musicians representing a multitude of genres,…

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Artist Profiles: Chico César

Angel Romero February 25, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicChico Cesar

  A brilliant performer and songwriter, Chico César creates unforgettable contemporary music based on the contagious melodies and rhythms of Brazil. Aos Vivos is a…

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Artist Profiles: Chico Buarque

Angel Romero February 24, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicChico Buarque

Francisco Buarque de Hollanda, better known as Chico Buarque, was born June 19, 1944 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Chico Buarque feels at home in…

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