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    The Spirited Mountain Music of The Burnett Sisters Band

    The Burnett Sisters Band — Easy Come, Easy Go (Pinecastle Records, 2026) On Easy Come, Easy Go, the Burnett Sisters Band introduces itself with charming…

    Madison Quinn April 12, 2026 No Comments
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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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    Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”

    World Music Central News Room April 13, 2026 No Comments
  • Dallas String Quartet. Studio portrait of the quartet wearing formal clothes. Two men n black suits and two women in black dresses.
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    Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center

    World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments
  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
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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
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

Caught Up In Getting Caught Up

Tom Orr November 16, 2017 No Comments AfrobeatAstrid KuljanicAurelio MartinezBarbarito TorresBetsayda MachadoChicago Afrobeat ProjectCuban musicDivanhanaMary Ann KennedyMonosweziReggaeworld fusionworld music

It is a long time since I have contributed reviews to this site. The reasons are many, varied and not a matter of public record.…

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General News

Salif Keita Cancels 2018 United States Tour for Health Reasons

World Music Central News Room November 14, 2017 No Comments Salif Keita

Malian star Salif Keita has announced the cancellation of his upcoming 2018 American tour under doctor’s orders. No additional details are available at this time.

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Stirring Afro-Flamenco Explorations

Angel Romero November 13, 2017 No Comments FlamencoRaul Rodrigueztres guitarworld fusionworld music

Raúl Rodríguez – La Raíz Eléctrica (Fol, 2017) Spanish multi-instrumentalist, composer, researcher and inventor Raúl Rodríguez has released another impressive recording titled La Raíz Eléctrica.…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Rebirth Brass Band

Angel Romero November 12, 2017 No Comments brass bandRebirth Brass BandUnited States of America

New Orleans ensemble Rebirth Brass Band was formed in 1983. The group carries musical tradition through the decades with a revolving cast of musicians. Brothers…

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Artist Profiles: Rebecca Pidgeon

Angel Romero November 12, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicpopRebecca Pidgeon

Rebecca Pidgeon, the acclaimed American actress has also displayed her gift as a singer-songwriter on her several well-received albums with Chesky Records. Pidgeon’s style includes…

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Artist Profiles: Rebeca Mauleon

Angel Romero November 12, 2017 1 Comment Latin jazzRebeca MauleonUnited States of America

Rebeca Mauleon is a prolific pianist composer arranger as well as author and educator. She has performed with acclaimed luminaries Latin, rock, pop and world…

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Interviews

Hungarian Ensemble Meszecsinka Completes 2017 Russian Tour

Daryana Antipova November 12, 2017 No Comments Hungarian musicMeszecsinka

  Hungarian world music band Meszecsinka is back from its Russian tour. The group performed in Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Dubna and Sergiev Posad from November…

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Duduk Quartet Depicts the Armenian Spirit

Angel Romero November 11, 2017 No Comments Armenian musicdudukJivan Gasparyan

Jivan Gasparyan Duduk Ensemble – Yeraz (Buda Musique, 2017) On Yeraz, Jivan Gasparyan presents a new, remarkable perspective of the ancient Armenian duduk. The album…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Razón de Son

Angel Romero November 10, 2017 No Comments FlamencoRaul RodriguezRazón de SonSpain

Razón de Son is a creative research project that investigates the intercultural origin of early flamenco music. The research uses a double method of investigation:…

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Artist Profiles: Ray Heredia

Angel Romero November 10, 2017 1 Comment FlamencoRay HerediaSpainSpanish music

Ray Heredia was one of the most charismatic of the “young flamencos”. He combined Flamenco and Gypsy rumba with Caribbean salsa and jazz. He died…

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