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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

Album reviews

Essential Thomas Mapfumo Tracks

Angel Romero April 13, 2015 No Comments

Thomas Mapfumo Lion Songs: Essential Tracks in the Making of Zimbabwe (Lion Songs LS001, 2015) Lion Songs: Essential Tracks in the Making of Zimbabwe is…

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Tribal Electronica Recorded on the Road

Angel Romero April 12, 2015 No Comments

Desert Dwellers The Great Mystery (Desert Trax, 2015) Desert Dwellers is a duo that intertwines two of the most exciting musical genres of our time:…

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Their House is the Globe

Angel Romero April 11, 2015 No Comments

Mundi My House is the Sky (International Rain, 2014) My House is the Sky is the fourth album by Austin-based ensemble Mundi. The instrumental group…

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Obituaries

Bluegrass Dobro Master Tut Taylor Dies at 91

Angel Romero April 10, 2015 No Comments

One of bluegrass music’s most beloved artists, dobro virtuoso Tut Taylor passed away April 9, 2015 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Robert Arthur “Tut” Taylor…

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Edgy and Irresistible Pimps of Joytime

TJ Nelson April 10, 2015 No Comments

Pimps of Joytime Jukestone Paradise (Write Home Records, 2015) At least a dozen times a day there’s a car traveling through our neighborhood blasting out…

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Events

Drone Doctor to Perform at 13th Annual Asian Music Series

World Music Central News Room April 10, 2015 No Comments

  Canadian act Drone Doctor is set to perform on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Small World Music’s 13th Annual Asian Music Series in Toronto.…

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Kobo Town to Perform at Old Town School of Folk Music

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2015 No Comments

Canadian band Kobo Town is set to perform its unique form of modern calypso on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Old Town School of Folk…

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Ara Dinkjian Pays Tribute to the Resilience of the Armenian People

World Music Central News Room April 8, 2015 No Comments

  Celebrated Armenian-American ‘oudist and composer, Ara Dinkjian is set to perform on Friday, April 10 at Alwan for the Arts in New York. Dinkjian…

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Nagata Shachu and Toronto Tabla Ensemble to Perform at 13th Annual Asian Music Series

World Music Central News Room April 8, 2015 No Comments

Canadian acts Nagata Shachu and Toronto Tabla Ensemble are set to perform on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Small World Music’s 13th Annual Asian Music…

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Events

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance 2015 Spring Festival

Angel Romero April 7, 2015 No Comments

The 2015 spring edition of the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will take place April 16-19, 2015 in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The…

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