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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

  • 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
  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Interviews

Interview with Portuguese Vocalist Mara

Angel Romero May 1, 2015 No Comments

  Portuguese singer Mara will bring the vocal sounds of Alentejo in south-central Portugal to EXIB, the Iberoamerican Music Expo. EXIB takes place May 7-9,…

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Events

Mauritanian Sensation Noura Mint Seymali to Perform in Philadelphia

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2015 No Comments

Mesmerizing vocalist and instrumentalist Noura Mint Seymali, from Mauritania, is set perform on Sunday, May 3 at 7:30 pm in Philadelphia. Noura Mint Seymali is…

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Babel Med Music 2015 Review

Albert Reguant April 30, 2015 No Comments

  Babel Med Music – World Music forum (Forum des Musiques du Monde) took place March 26 through 28, 2015 in Marseilles, France. This is…

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Interview with EXIB General Manager Adriana Pedret

Angel Romero April 30, 2015 No Comments

Adriana Pedret is the General Manager of EXIB (Expo Iberoamericana de Música), a music expo dedicated to the musics of Latin America and the Iberian…

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Album reviews

‘Light’ Conceived as a Live Show

Angel Romero April 29, 2015 No Comments

Midival Punditz Light (Six Degrees Records) Indian electronic music outfit Midival Punditz returns with Light, an album where they present a mix of electronic music,…

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Events

Dorjee Tsering to Perform at 13th Annual Asian Music Series

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2015 No Comments

  Dorjee Tsering is set to perform on Saturday, May 2 at Small World Music’s 13th Annual Asian Music Series in Toronto. Expatriate Tibetan Dorjee…

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Articles

20 Quotes from the XChange Music Conference and Festival in India

Madanmohan Rao April 29, 2015 No Comments

  The third annual Indie XChange conference and showcase of music and films, held every year in Chennai, offers lots of food for thought for…

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Album reviews

Ascent to Rhythm Heaven

Madanmohan Rao April 28, 2015 No Comments

Harem War of the Drums (Times Music) Percussion fans will ascend to rhythm heaven with this magnificent compilation of drum-dominate dance tracks. Layer upon layer…

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Events

Hassan Hakmoun to Perform at Trance Festival in New York

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2015 No Comments

Celebrated Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun is set to perform on Saturday, May 2, 2015 A World In Trance Festival in New York City. Marrakech-born, Hassan…

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Events

Portuguese Vocalist Mara to Perform at EXIB

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2015 No Comments

  Portuguese singer Mara is set to showcase at EXIB (Latin American Music Expo) on May 7, 2015 at Auditorio Azkuna Zentroa in Alhóndiga Bilbao…

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