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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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  • 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

Album reviews

Learning Language through Music

Angel Romero February 23, 2016 No Comments Brazilian musicchildren's musicPortuguese

Brazilian musician Paulinho Garcia combines the pleasure of listening to great music with the teaching of language and accessible poetry. His album Aquarela – Traditional…

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Events

Noura Mint Seymali & Tal National to Perform at UCLA’s Royce Hall

World Music Central News Room February 23, 2016 No Comments

Iconic Mauritanian musician Noura Mint Seymali and Nigerien band Tal National are set to perform UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Noura Mint…

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Spellbinding Ambient Folk from Devin Townsend

Angel Romero February 22, 2016 No Comments ambient musicAmericanabluescountry music

Casualties of Cool – Casualties of Cool (InsideOut Music, 2016) Casualties of Cool is a fascinating project by Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist and composer Devin Townsend.…

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Festival Preview with MerleFest on the Road

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2016 No Comments BluegrassMerlefestold time

MerleFest, the well-liked music festival founded by the legendary Doc Watson, will present a preview of this spring’s festival when MerleFest on the Road tours…

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La Cañeta and Cancanilla de Málaga to Perform at Flamenco Viene del Sur 2016

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2016 No Comments Flamenco

La Cañeta and Cancanilla de Málaga are set to perform on February 23 at the Teatro Central in Seville as part of the Flamenco Viene…

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Mundial Montréal Seeking World Music Artist Submissions for 2016 Showcases

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2016 No Comments expoMontrealMundial Montrealworld music

Mundial Montréal, North America’s leading world music expo, is inviting artists to submit an application to showcase at the 6th annual conference. The event will…

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Album reviews

The Reggae Voice of St. Lucia

Angel Romero February 19, 2016 No Comments Reggae

Taj Weekes & Adowa – Love Herb & Reggae (Jatta Records, 2016) Although reggae remains very popular, a lot of modern reggae has too much…

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Album reviews

Magnificent Indian Blues

Angel Romero February 18, 2016 No Comments bluesIndian classical musicmohan veenaslide guitar

Michael Messer’s Mitra – Call of the Blues (Knife Edge Records, 2016) Two great music traditions come together on ‘Call of the Blues’: American blues…

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Cooder-White-Skaggs Announce 2016 North American Concert Dates

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2016 No Comments

Cooder-White-Skaggs have announced a North American spring tour. The trio features virtuoso multi-instrumentalists Ry Cooder and Ricky Skaggs along with renowned country gospel singer Sharon…

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Album reviews

Myriad Expressions of Rokia Traoré

Angel Romero February 17, 2016 No Comments AfropopJazzMalian music

Rokia Traoré’s new album “Né So” reveals the various musical sides of the Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist. You’ll find folk-pop, Afropop, Malian roots music, French…

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