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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
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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.
    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

Articles

IndiEarth XChange: Annual showcase of world music and indie acts in India!

Madanmohan Rao March 18, 2015 No Comments

  The annual IndiEarth XChange, with three editions under its belt, is a must-attend event in India for industry professionals and fans of world music…

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Album reviews

Kings of American Reggae

Angel Romero March 18, 2015 No Comments John Brown's BodyReggae

John Brown’s Body Kings and Queens (Easy Star Records, 2013) Kings and Queens is a critically acclaimed modern reggae album by American band John Brown’s…

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Awards

Babel Med Music Announces 2015 World Music Awards

Angel Romero March 17, 2015 No Comments

World music expo Babel Med Music has announced the winners of the Babel Awards 2015 (Les Prix Babel). The awards celebrate exceptional artists in world…

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Album reviews

Fusion Closer to the Indian Classical Music Tradition

Madanmohan Rao March 16, 2015 No Comments

Ustad Sultan Khan, Jonas Hellborg, Faizal Qureshi World Music Friends Across Boundaries (Ninaad) This is a fusion album closer to the Indian classical music tradition,…

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Awards

Irish-American Band The Gloaming Wins Meteor Choice Music Prize

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2015 No Comments

  Irish music band The Gloaming is the winner of the Album of the Year at the Irish Meteor Choice Music Prize for their self-titled…

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Album reviews

Music Goodies for St. Patrick’s Day 2015

TJ Nelson March 14, 2015 No Comments Celtic musicIrish musicSt. Patrick's

St. Patrick, the revered 5th century saint, patron saint of Ireland and often thought to be the first bishop of Armagh, wasn’t Irish. According to…

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Events

WOMEX Stage at SXSW Announces 2015 Lineup

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2015 No Comments

World music expo WOMEX will host a global music stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Six world music acts are scheduled to…

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Album reviews

Bhangra Jazz Party

Angel Romero March 13, 2015 No Comments

Red Baraat Gaadi of Truth (Sinj Records SR12015, 2015) Gaadi of Truth is the 2015 release by Red Baraat, an American group that combines Punjabi…

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New CDs and digital releases

Eliseo Parra Announces the Release of his album El Man Sur and Spanish Tour

Angel Romero March 13, 2015 No Comments

  Eliseo Parra, the great innovator of Spanish roots music, will release his new album El Man Sur on March 20, 2015. The tour will…

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Events

Celebrated Ghanaian Afro-Roots Musician Rocky Dawuni to Perform at SXSW 2015

Angel Romero March 13, 2015 No Comments

  Acclaimed Ghanaian artist Rocky Dawuni will be performing at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2015 in Austin to present his new album. The new recording…

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