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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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    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.
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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
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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”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments
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    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Paul Nabor

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments BelizeGarifuna musicPaul Nabor

Alfonso Palacio, better known as Paul Nabor, was born January 26, 1928 in Punta Gorda, Belize. He was a legend in Parranda songs accompanied by…

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Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso José Antonio Rodríguez Returns to New York City

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2018 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarJosé Antonio Rodríguez

José Antonio Rodríguez, one the leading flamenco guitarists of his generation, is set to perform Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn. A…

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Artist Profiles: David Obi

Angel Romero February 21, 2018 No Comments BelizeDavid Obi

Guitarist, composer and singer, is considered the creator of a rhythm that revolutionized the traditional music of Belize, called “Kungo Music,” which brings together African…

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Artist Profiles: Andy Palacio

Angel Romero February 21, 2018 1 Comment Andy PalacioBelizeGarifuna music

Andy Palacio was not only the most popular musician in Belize, he was also a serious music and cultural archivist with a deep commitment to…

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Artist Profiles: Zap Mama

Angel Romero February 21, 2018 No Comments BelgiumMarie DaulneZap Mama

Zap Mama was founded by Marie Daulne. Marie sings in French, Swahili and Wolof, harmonizing with Pygmy bushmen, and free styling in Brooklyn slang. Sound…

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Artist Profiles: Sophie Cavez

Angel Romero February 20, 2018 No Comments accordionBelgiumSophie Cavez

Sophie Cavez is a self-taught musician who started playing the diatonic accordion at the age of 17. She began her career by replacing Didier Laloy…

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Album reviews

The Depth and Subtlety of Cuban Rumba

Angel Romero February 20, 2018 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicJesús DiazJosé Luis GómezLos Rumberos de la BahiaMichael Spiro

Los Rumberos de la Bahia – Mabagwe – A Tribute To “Los Mayores” (Eguin Eje Records, 2018) Los Mayores means “the elders” in Spanish. Mabagwe…

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Artist Profiles: Miguel Allo

Angel Romero February 19, 2018 No Comments BelgiumCamaxeCeltic musicGalician musicMiguel Allo

Miguel Allo is the founder of Celtic band Camaxe. He is also a passionate gaitero (player of the gaita, the Galician bagpipes). He started playing…

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Artist Profiles: Marc De Martelaer

Angel Romero February 19, 2018 No Comments BelgiumCeltic musicMarc De Martelaerworld music

Marc De Martelaer was the bass player for Celtic band Camaxe. His elaborate musical background is the result of his collaboration with numerous bands from…

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Artist Profiles: Limbrant

Angel Romero February 18, 2018 No Comments Belgian folk musicBelgiumFlemish musicLimbrant

Limbrant, noted for its pure approach to Flemish music, is a six -member ensemble under the direction of Hubert Boone, one of the pioneers of…

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