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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

Ghazal Ensemble to Play 20th Anniversary Concert at Pace University in New York City

Angel Romero March 12, 2015 No Comments

  The renowned Ghazal Ensemble, led by Iranian kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor and Indian sitar maestro Shujaat Husain Khan will return to New York City…

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Orchid Ensemble to Perform at Global Fridays 2015

Angel Romero March 12, 2015 No Comments

  Contemporary Chinese classical trio Orchid Ensemble is set to perform on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays…

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Album reviews

Multiple Shades of Flamenco

Angel Romero March 11, 2015 No Comments FlamencoJosemi CarmonaKetama

Josemi Carmona Las pequeñas cosas (Universal Music Spain, 2011) Josemi Carmona is one of the leading figures in the world of flamenco fusion. He is…

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Celebrated Portuguese Artists Camané and Dead Combo to Perform at NJPAC in Newark

World Music Central News Room March 10, 2015 No Comments

  Camané and Dead Combo, two of Portugal’s most exciting musical acts are set to perform on March 15, 2015 at NJPAC Prudential Hall in…

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Indian Percussion Pleasure

Madanmohan Rao March 9, 2015 No Comments

Sum Cultures of Rhythm (Virgin) Percussion fans, rejoice! This collaboration album is for you, with 8 tracks making for over an hour of percussion pleasure.…

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Savory Vivacity of the Buena Vista Social Club

TJ Nelson March 8, 2015 No Comments

Buena Vista Social Club Lost & Found (World Circuit Records, 2015) It’s time to haul out your dancing shoes and grab those guayabera shirts from…

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New CDs and digital releases

Tuareg Desert Blues Pioneers Terakaft to Release ‘Alone’

Angel Romero March 7, 2015 No Comments

  Malian band Terakaft, pioneers of desert rock, featuring founding members of Tinariwen have a new album titled ‘Alone’ (Outhere Records). This new recording was…

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Events

Festival de la Trova Pepe Sánchez 2015 in Santiago de Cuba

World Music Central News Room March 7, 2015 No Comments

The Festival de la Trova Pepe Sánchez 2015 will take place in Santiago de Cuba, March 18-22 March. Santiago de Cuba is known as the…

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The Rough Guide to Blind Boy Fuller

TJ Nelson March 6, 2015 No Comments

Blind Boy Fuller The Rough Guide to Blind Boy Fuller (World Music Network, 2015) Blues enthusiasts can dance happy to the coming spring or better…

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Tour Announcements

Congolese Band Mbongwana Star Announces New Album and European Tour

World Music Central News Room March 6, 2015 No Comments

  Mbongwana Star is the name of a newly formed group from Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The band will be touring…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
  • Spanish Harlem Orchestra Joins Dudamel And New York Philharmonic For Anniversary Concerts
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