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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

Events

Reggae on the River 2015 to Be Held July 30-August 2, 2015

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2015 No Comments

The 31st edition of the annual Reggae on the River festival will take place July 30th-August 2nd by the shores of the Eel River at…

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Mestizo Music and Bicycle Advocacy

Angel Romero July 13, 2015 No Comments

Bicicletas Por La Paz Musica Por Puppets (independent release, 2015) Bicicletas Por La Paz {Bicycles for Peace) is a collective of musicians, bicycle activists and…

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Free World Music Concerts at the Skirball Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2015 No Comments

  The Skirball Cultural Center has announced the program for the 19th season of free Sunset Concerts, every Thursday evening from July 23 through August…

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Finland’s Southpaw Steel’n’Twang to Perform at International Steel Guitar Convention in USA

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2015 No Comments

  Finnish musician and composer Ville “Lefty” Leppänen’s steel guitar power trio Southpaw Steel’n’Twang (SST) has been invited to perform at International Steel Guitar Convention…

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The 14th Annual Small World Music Festival Reveals 2015 Program

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2015 No Comments

The 14th Annual Small World Music Festival is set to take place from September 24th to October 4th, 2015 in Toronto. The lineup includes celebrated…

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Striking cross-pollination of francophone Maritime Canada

Angel Romero July 11, 2015 No Comments

Vishtèn Terre Rouge (Les Editions Du Corfus, 2015) Canadian trio Vishtèn celebrates the musical traditions of Prince Edward Island and the francophone Magdalen Islands on…

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Remastered 1962 Recordings Made by Alan Lomax in Grenada Now Available

World Music Central News Room July 11, 2015 No Comments

Music for Work and Play: Carriacou, Grenada, 1962 (Global Jukebox GJ1017) is the title of the newly released album featuring recordings made by Alan Lomax…

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King Jammy Reggae Anthology to Be Released July 24

World Music Central News Room July 11, 2015 No Comments

Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng, a 2 CD/DVD reggae set from influential producer King Jammy is set for release July 24, 2015 on VP Records’…

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Events

The Afro Roots World Music Festival Returns to Miami in August 2015

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2015 No Comments

The 16th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival is scheduled for August 6-8, 2015. This year’s program includes local, regional and international acts, including headliners…

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Rosanne Cash to Celebrate The Southern Thread at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2015 No Comments

American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will curate a 4-concert Perspectives series titled The Southern Thread, a unique residency that celebrates her deep connection to Southern roots…

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