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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

  • 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.
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    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
  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Events

Iñaki Arakistain to perform on June 21 at the Sala Berlanga in Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 20, 2014 No Comments

On June 21, 2014, saxophonist Iñaki Arakistain will present his new album, Saxual, to be released soon. A versatile instrumentalist and a familiar face in…

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Exib Music 2014 meeting point between the professionals and artists of Latin America and the European music industry

Albert Reguant June 20, 2014 No Comments

  From May 8 to 10 this year, Bilbao (Basque Country – Spain) hosted the first Exib Music event. Exib Music is a new European…

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Flamenco pianist Laura de los Ángeles releases her second album Mi Nueva Esperanza

World Music Central News Room June 19, 2014 No Comments

Pianist Laura de los Ángeles has become the first woman in history to record and release two flamenco piano albums composed by herself. Mi Nueva…

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‘Jazz untagged’ from 20 to 22 June in Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2014 No Comments

The SGAE Foundation has organized the series ‘Jazz sin etiquetas’ (Jazz untagged) from June 20 to 22, 2014 at the Sala Berlanga in Madrid. The…

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Interviews

Interview with Jamie Smith’s Mabon, Performers at 2014 Rainforest World Music Festival

Angel Romero June 18, 2014 No Comments accordionCeltic musicJamie SmithJamie Smith’s MabonWelsh music

Jamie Smith’s Mabon (JSM), an award winning, Welsh based band is of the UK’s finest original InterCeltic music performers, crossing borders to explore the forms…

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WOMEX 2014 Announces First Set of Showcases

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2014 No Comments

  World Music Expo WOMEX announced today the first set of artists selected to perform at the 2014 edition to take place in historic Santiago…

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Interview with Talago Buni, Performers at 2014 Rainforest World Music Festival

Angel Romero June 17, 2014 1 Comment

Talago Buni will present the music of the Minangkabau people from the coastal area of Sumatra (Indonesia) at the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak…

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Events

Our Latin Thing New Swing Sextet to Perform at Crotona Park in the Bronx

Angel Romero June 17, 2014 No Comments

  SummerStage will present the free concert by Our Latin Thing New Swing Sextet at Crotona Park, Bronx (New York) on Tuesday, June 24 at…

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New CDs and digital releases

Scottish Folk Band to Release The Devil Makes Three

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2014 1 Comment

The Devil Makes Three (Orange Feather Records) if the title of the new album by Scottish fiddle, harp and vocal duo Twelfth Day. The two…

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Interviews

Interview with Ding Yi Music Company, Performers at 2014 Borneo World Music Expo

Angel Romero June 15, 2014 No Comments

Ding Yi Music Company (previously known as Arts Sphere Chamber Ensemble) was formed in 2007 and has been recognized as one of Singapore’s most extraordinary…

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