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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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  • Album reviews

    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

Album reviews

The Exquisite Flute of Tony Duncan

Angel Romero July 15, 2014 1 Comment American Indian musicNative American musicTony Duncan

Tony Duncan Native Son (Canyon Records CR-7203, 2013) Native Son is a beautiful solo flute album of original and traditional Native American music by Tony…

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New CDs and digital releases

Richard Thompson to release Acoustic Classics in July

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2014 No Comments

Acoustic Classics is the title of a collection of newly recorded everlasting Richard Thompson songs (Beeswing Records). The album is scheduled for release on July…

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Events

Festival Kompa Zouk in Toronto to Feature Top Artists

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2014 No Comments

The Director General of Festival Kompa Zouk (FKZO), Marie-Jennyne Mayard, announced an exciting program for the 6th edition of Festival Kompa Zouk that will take…

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Events

Berlin to Celebrate the Music of Portuguese-Speaking Countries

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2014 No Comments

  Berlin’s Open-Air Summer Festival Wassermusik 2014 will celebrate Lusofonia, the music and culture of the Portuguese-speaking counters with a series of concerts and films…

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Album reviews

The Pulse of Brazil Presses All the Right Buttons

Arthur Shuey July 12, 2014 No Comments

Various Artists The Pulse of Brazil (ARC MUSIC EUCD 2507, 2004) Extremely cool and not overly foreign. To what can one compare it? Hmmm. Piedmont…

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Interviews

A Chat with Latin Vocalist, Joe Bataan – Part 2

Les Moncada July 12, 2014 No Comments

Part of the Latin Heritage Series: From Mambo to Salsa! Joe, you crossed over in music at times. What style of music are you known…

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Events

The Espárrago Music Festival to Present the Best of Granada’s Mestizo Fusion Bands

Angel Romero July 11, 2014 No Comments

  On Saturday, July 12 Huétor Tájar (Granada province in southern Spain) will host the second edition of Espárrago Music Festival (Asparagus Music Festival). The…

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Album reviews

Dub Colossus Changes Direction

Angel Romero July 11, 2014 No Comments

Dub Colossus Addis to Omega (Independent Records Limited, 2014) Most of us here at World Music Central have followed with interest the albums by Dub…

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Awards

Carmen Paris, Jineth Bedoya and Alouda Granted the 2014 Pirineos Sur Awards

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2014 No Comments

  The 2014 Pirineos Sur Awards have been awarded to Carmen Paris, Jineth Bedoya and Alouda association. These awards that were introduced last year, value…

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Events

Vocalist Clara Sanabras to Make Her American Debut July 20th in New York City

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2014 No Comments

  Catalan vocalist Clara Sanabras is set to perform on July 20 at Joe’s Pub in New York City. The London-based singer returns to her…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
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