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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

Global Fridays Music Series in Dearborn Announces Winter/Spring Season

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2015 No Comments

The Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays 2015 Winter/Spring season will present music from Iraq, West Africa, China and India. The series is relocating…

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Album reviews

Memorable Jota Jazz Recreations

Angel Romero February 19, 2015 No Comments

Carmen Paris Ejazz con Jota (Fol, 2014) The jota is ancient Spanish folk dance and passionate song style from the Aragon region in northern Spain.…

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Events

Ballaké Sissoko & Nicole Mitchell to present “Beyond Black” in Strasbourg

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2015 No Comments

Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko and American jazz flutist Nicole Mitchell will present “Beyond Black” on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 20:30 at Pôle Sud…

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Son Jarocho Meets the Blues

World Music Central News Room February 19, 2015 No Comments

Old Town School of Folk Music will present a meeting of Mexican son jarocho with American blues on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Sones de México…

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Album reviews

Music from the Wine Lands

Madanmohan Rao February 18, 2015 No Comments

Various Artists Putumayo presents… Music from the Wine Lands (Putumayo, 2006) It’s not just beer and rock-n-roll that go together – so do wine and…

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Awards

Sousou & Maher Cissoko Win Swedish Music ‘Manifest’ Award for ‘Best Folk Album 2015’

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2015 No Comments

Sousou & Maher Cissoko’s album ‘Africa Moo Baalu‘ (ARC Music ) has won the national Swedish Music ‘Manifest’ Award for ‘Best Folk Album 2015.’ Sousou…

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Funk, Zulu Rock and Afro-Disco in South Africa

Angel Romero February 17, 2015 No Comments

Various Artists Next Stop… Soweto Vol. 4 (Strut Records 121CD, 2015) The Next Stop… Soweto series continues with a fourth volume of music from South.…

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Bickram Ghosh in the realm of Indian Fusion

Madanmohan Rao February 16, 2015 No Comments

Bickram Ghosh Beyond Rhythmscape (Sagarika, 2011) The sequel to the earlier release Rhythmscape once again has percussionist and composer Bickram Ghosh charting new territory in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Celebrated Folk-Rock Band Fairport Convention to Release Myths and Heroes

Angel Romero February 15, 2015 No Comments

Myths and Heroes is the title of the upcoming album from Great Britain’s best-known folk-rock act, Fairport Convention. The album includes thirteen new songs and…

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Album reviews

Benyoro’s Dazzling Kora and Electric Guitar Interplay

Angel Romero February 14, 2015 1 Comment

Benyoro Benyoro (Benyoro Music, 2014) Benyoro is a superb Afro-roots band based in New York City. The multinational band features extremely talented musicians from Mali…

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