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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

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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
  • 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
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Mark Atkins

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaMark Atkins

Mark Atkins is a descendant from the Yamitjti people of Western Australian and Irish-Australian heritage. Mark is a master of the didgeridoo, a storyteller, song…

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Artist Profiles: Kerrianne Cox

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaKerrianne Cox

Kerrianne Cox is one of Australia’s premier Indigenous artists. Repeatedly nominated for both state and national accolades, Kerrianne Cox has the voice of a seasoned…

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Artist Profiles: Gummilaroi Yanni Yuligdi

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaGummilaroi Yanni Yuligdi

Gummilaroi Yanni Yulidgi takes great pleasure in being able to bring the beauty of Aboriginal Culture to the world. The traditional dances and ceremony presented…

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Artist Profiles: Gina Williams

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaGina Williams

For over two decades, Gina Williams has been dedicated to the telling of her people’s stories. Gina is a Balladong Noongar woman, with links through…

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Artist Profiles: Drum Drum

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaDrum DrumPapua New Guinea

Drum Drum is an English translation of Gaba Gaba, a village on the South Coast of Papua New Guinea and the birthplace of Drum Drum’s…

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Artist Profiles: Djalu Gurruwiwi

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaDjalu Gurruwiwi

Djalu Gurruwiwi – Abridged Biography Djalu Gurruwiwi is a senior member of the Galpu clan and an internationally reknown didgeridoo maker and player. His status…

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Artist Profiles: Didjworks

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 2 Comments AustraliaDidjworks

Simon 7, founder of Nature Beat Music and band Didjworks, hails from Melbourne Australia and lived in New York City for over 10 years. After…

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Artist Profiles: Bugarigarra

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaBugarigarra

Bugarigarra is an aboriginal Australian group formed by Jowandi, Janawang and Garimba. Jowandi is a Metis Didjeridu player, singer and percussionist from the North West of…

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Artist Profiles: Big Sky

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaNoel Quinlan

Noel Quinlan is an Australian composer who has lived for many years in the Orient, particularly in Hong Kong and China. He started Big Sky…

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Events

The Apollo Theater and World Music Institute to Present Africa Now!

World Music Central News Room February 12, 2018 No Comments Africa Now!African musicBlack CoffeeJeff MillsTony Allen

The Apollo Theater in partnership with World Music Institute will present its annual festival Africa Now! on Saturday, March 3. The show presents emerging and…

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