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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

Album reviews

Jorge Pardo’s Real Time Sound Perceptions

Angel Romero August 25, 2014 No Comments

Jorge Pardo – Historias de Radha y Krishna

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DakhaBrakha to Perform two shows in Chicago Today

World Music Central News Room August 24, 2014 No Comments

  Innovative Ukrainian folk/world music band DakhaBrakha returns to Chicago today for a concert at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. Chicago at 18:00 (6:00…

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Famagusta Experience Brings together Flamenco and Turkish Music

World Music Central News Room August 24, 2014 No Comments

  Turkish music act Taksim Trio, Flamenco jazz wizard Dorantes and pioneering flamenco bassist Carles Benavent are set to perform together on August 26, 2014…

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The Original Wailers will perform a Bob Marley Tribute Concert in Madrid

Angel Romero August 24, 2014 No Comments

After selling out all tickets last February, The Original Wailers will revisit Spain with the original keyboardist for the Bob Marley band, Tyrone Downie and…

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Renata Rosa & Emily Loizeau to Perform at MIMO Festival 2014 in Olinda

World Music Central News Room August 23, 2014 No Comments

MIMO 2014 will present one of the most exciting artistic fusions of contemporary music on September 5 at MIMO Olinda at Seminário De Olinda at…

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Flawless Improvisations on Tibetan Buddhist Hymns

TJ Nelson August 23, 2014 No Comments Tibetan music

Tsering Tan and Zhang Xiaoyin The Snow Lotus: Improvisations on Tibetan Buddhist Hymns (Rhymoi Music, 2014) Unless you are a hermit just down from the…

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Unrestricted Access to Mozambican Musical Talent

Angel Romero August 22, 2014 No Comments

Wired for Sound – Mozambique (2014) This recording features a selection of current artists from Mozambique in southern Africa. Wired for Sound is the project…

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Rising World Music Act Zoobazar to Perform at WOMEX 2014

World Music Central News Room August 21, 2014 No Comments

Spanish global fusion band Zoobazar is set to perform at World Music Expo WOMEX 2014 on Friday, October 24th at 00:00h (midnight) as part of…

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Album reviews

The Entrancing Brazilian Memories of Toco

Angel Romero August 20, 2014 2 Comments

Toco Memoria (Schema, 2014) Of all the recent Brazilian releases that came out in the past months, one of them really stands out. It’s the…

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Events

8th Annual Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention to Be Held at Shakori Hills

World Music Central News Room August 20, 2014 No Comments

The 8th Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention will take place September 18 – 20, 2014 at Shakori Hills in Silk Hope, North Carolina…

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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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