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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

  • Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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

Events

iLe of Calle 13 to Perform in Miami Beach, Donations for Puerto Rico will be collected during the Event

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2017 No Comments iLeIleana CabraPuerto Rican musicPuerto Rico

Ileana “iLe” Cabra, the young vocalist of Puerto Rico’s acclaimed band Calle 13 is set to perform on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at North Beach…

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Album reviews

Alluring Moravian Folk Music

Angel Romero October 25, 2017 No Comments Czech musicJitka Šuranská TrioMoravian music

Jitka Šuranská Trio – Divé Husy (Indies Scope Records, 2016) Czech ensemble Jitka Šuranská Trio are Moravian folk music renovators. On Divé Husy (Wild Geese),…

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Belgian Americana

Angel Romero October 25, 2017 No Comments Big Sun

Big Sun – Big Sun (Homerecords, 2016) After reading a book featuring illustrations and pictures, three Belgian musicians got together to form Big Sun. It’s…

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David Broza & Friends Reveal Winter 2017 Tour

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2017 No Comments David BrozaIsraeli music

Acclaimed Israeli singer-songwriter and UNICEF goodwill ambassador David Broza will be touring the United States in December 2017. Broza, who sings in Hebrew, Spanish, English,…

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Pappila’s Successful Wedding Night

Angel Romero October 24, 2017 No Comments EnkelFinnish music

Enkel – Pappila Hääyö (Kansanmusiikki-instituutti, 2016) Enkel is a Finnish folk music band featuring four female vocalists and instrumentalists that enjoy making music together. Their…

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Events

Salsa Meets Jazz for Puerto Rico! Benefit Concert Today in New York City

World Music Central News Room October 23, 2017 No Comments JazzPuerto Ricosalsa

Some of the finest salsa and jazz musicians will get together later this evening to raise funds and support for musicians in Puerto Rico through…

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Album reviews

The Piano Art of the Possible

Angel Romero October 23, 2017 No Comments Fer Isellapiano

  Fer Isella – The Art of the Possible (Limbo, 2017) The Art of the Possible is a solo piano album by Argentine musician and…

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Rising Celtic Fiddle Talent Matt Tighe

Angel Romero October 23, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicfiddleIrish folk musicMatt Tighe

Matt Tighe – Matt Tighe (Greentrax Recordings, 2017) Matt Tighe is an excellent fiddler from South London in the UK. On his self-titled album he…

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Album reviews

The Green’s Marching Orders

Angel Romero October 22, 2017 No Comments ReggaeThe Green

The Green – Marching Orders (Easy Star Records, 2017) The Green, one of the most popular crossover reggae bands in the USA, has released Marching…

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Events

globalFEST 2018 Announces Lineup

Angel Romero October 21, 2017 No Comments Ava RochaCongolese musicDelgresEva SalinaGrand TapestryIberi ChoirJarlath HendersonJupiter & OkwessLa Dame BlancheMariachi Flor De ToloacheMiramarMohsen NamjooPeter StanThornetta Davis

American world music showcase globalFEST has announced the artists set to perform during its 15th Anniversary on January 14, 2017 in New York City. globalFEST…

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