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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.
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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

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Tal National to Perform at Global Fridays 2015

Angel Romero March 5, 2015 No Comments

Nigerien band Tal National is set to perform on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays 2015 series. Tal…

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Pakistani Showcase at SXSW 2015

World Music Central News Room March 5, 2015 No Comments

  FACE, the Music of Pakistan is the title of the first official showcase from Pakistan at South by Southwest (SXSW). The event will take…

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Eliane Elias’ Brazilian DNA

Angel Romero March 4, 2015 No Comments

Eliane Elias Made in Brazil (Concord Jazz, 2015) Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer Eliane Elias returns with a truly exquisite album titled Made in Brazil.…

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Kennedy Center to present Concha Buika with Iván “Melon” Lewis

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2015 No Comments

Spanish vocal sensation Concha Buika and Madrid-based Cuban pianist Iván “Melon” Lewis are set to perform at Kennedy Center on March 8, 2015 at Concert…

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Progressive Fusion with a Distinctly Brazilian Sound

Madanmohan Rao March 2, 2015 No Comments

Shrift Lost in a Moment (SaReGaMa/Six Degrees, 2006) This is a superb album featuring progressive fusion with a distinctly Brazilian sound. The sultry vocals of…

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Impressive Jota Jazz Debut

Angel Romero March 1, 2015 No Comments

Marta Casas Soniando (Nuevos Medios, 2015) This is the second album we’ve received recently where jazz and jota come together. Marta Casas Mairal celebrates the…

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Tallinn Music Week Returns in March 2015

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2015 No Comments

During the last weekend of March, 206 artists from 26 countries representing multiple musical genres will perform at the 7th edition of Tallinn Music Week…

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Renowned Hindustani Violinist Kala Ramnath to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2015 No Comments

Violin master Kala Ramnath is set to perform on Saturday March 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM at in Downtown Brooklyn. Kala Ramnath is acknowledged as…

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WOMEX 2015 Announces Program Jury

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2015 No Comments

World music expo WOMEX has announced the names of the two members of the jury that will select conference program. WOMEX 2015 will take place…

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Flamenco Viene del Sur 2015 Series to Present ‘Antologia’ by José Menese in Seville

World Music Central News Room February 27, 2015 No Comments

  Celebrated Flamenco singer José Menese will present ‘Antologia’ (Anthology) on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 21: 00h at Teatro Central in Seville. The concert…

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