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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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    Jazz, Raga, And Black Holes: Quadrature Plots Debut Black Hole Blues

    Quadrature – Black Hole Blues (Deko Entertainment, 2025) Black Hole Blues is Quadrature’s debut album. The quartet grew out of the long-running Brooklyn Raga Massive…

    Tyler Bennet April 5, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • 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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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

World Music Band Atash to Perform at Joshua Tree Music Festival

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2015 No Comments

  Austin’s award winning world music band, Atash, is set to perform at Joshua Tree Music Festival on May 16th at the Joshua Tree Lake…

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Flamenco Singer Antonio Reyes to present ‘A mi manera’ in Seville

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2015 No Comments Antonio ReyesFlamenco

Flamenco singer Antonio Reyes from Chiclana (Cádiz) is set to present ‘A mi manera’ (My Way) on Tuesday, May 12 at 21: 00h (9:00 pm)…

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General News

Visa for Music Call for Showcase Proposals

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2015 No Comments

Visa for Music (VFM) is seeking African music showcase and video documentary applications for its second edition to be held November 11-14 in Rabat, Morocco.…

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Events

Niyaz to Perform at Skirball Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2015 No Comments

Celebrated world music act Niyaz Featuring Azam Ali is set to perform on Thursday, May 28, at 20:00 (8:00 p.m.) Skirball Cultural Center in Los…

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Album reviews

Keen Edged Coolness

TJ Nelson May 9, 2015 No Comments

Esko Järvelä Epic Male Band Rye Groove (Esko Järvelä Epic Male Band, 2015) The Finnish progressive/rock/folk group Esko Järvelä Epic Male Band is back with…

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Articles

Micro Conferences and Strong Showcases on May 7 at EXIB 2015

Angel Romero May 8, 2015 No Comments

  The first items on the EXIB Música 2015 program on Thursday, May 8th were the micro conferences. These were fifteen-minute presentations by various participants.…

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Articles

Iberian and Transatlantic Sounds at EXIB 2015 Opening Ceremony

Angel Romero May 7, 2015 No Comments

  The opening ceremony of the Iberoamerican music expo (EXIB) took place last night, May 6th at the Azkuna Center Auditorium in Alhóndiga Bilbao. Alhóndiga…

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Album reviews

High-octane Ameranouche

TJ Nelson May 7, 2015 No Comments

Ameranouche Sun Shine Soul (Red Squirrel Records, 2015) The fiercely polished sound of the Boston-based trio Ameranouche’s May 1st release of Sun Shine Soul is…

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Articles

Les Moncada Remembering Francisco Aguabella

Les Moncada May 7, 2015 1 Comment

  Francisco Aguabella, born in Matanzas (Cuba) told me that Esteban “Cha Cha” Vega Bacallo was the first individual to place the small okonkolo batá…

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Events

Peruvian Singer Miryam Quiñones to Showcase at EXIB Music

World Music Central News Room May 6, 2015 No Comments

  Peruvian singer-songwriter Miryam Quiñones continues her musical tour of various cities in Spain this week with some performances in the Basque Country. Next dates…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
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