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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

Spring time Indian classical Music in New Delhi

Dr. Saroja Raman March 21, 2014 No Comments

All are welcome to the grand spring time Indian classical Music festival being organized by Sunaad for their 2014 Sangamam. The concerts will take place…

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Album reviews

A Planetary Musical Peak globalFEST

Angel Romero March 20, 2014 No Comments

Various Artists globalFEST Selector (Magenta, 2014) The producers of world music showcase globalFEST have released a revealing album titled globalFEST Selector. It’s a very affordable…

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General News

Budapest to Host WOMEX Expo in 2015

Angel Romero March 19, 2014 No Comments

World music expo WOMEX announced today that Budapest, Hungary will be the host city in 2015. Host City: Budapest, Hungary. The 2015 edition is scheduled…

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Events

Ethiopian Vocalist Meklit to Perform in New York City This Friday

World Music Central News Room March 19, 2014 No Comments

San Francisco-based Ethiopian indie jazz artist Meklit released her new album, We Are Alive, this month and will be performing in New York City in…

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Awards

Babel Med Music 2014 Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room March 19, 2014 No Comments

World music conference Babel Med Music announced today the winners of the 2014 awards awarded to exceptional artists in World Music. Babel Med Music &…

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Album reviews

Effervescent Ibibio Sound Machine

Angel Romero March 19, 2014 No Comments

Ibibio Sound Machine Ibibio Sound Machine (Soundway, 2014) London-based group Ibibio Sound Machine released its self-titled debut album Ibibio Sound Machine this month. Their multifaceted…

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General News

Kora Maestro Toumani Diabaté Releases Duet Album with his Son, Sidiki

World Music Central News Room March 18, 2014 No Comments

Toumani Diabaté, one of the greatest living kora players, has recorded an album of duets with his son Sidiki, an emerging kora virtuoso. The album…

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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Never Forget Their Roots

Angel Romero March 17, 2014 No Comments

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Libation (Cumbancha, 2014) Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have traveled far from its modest beginnings as a music band formed…

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Events

World Music Star Angélique Kidjo Special Guest on James Brown Tribute Concert

World Music Central News Room March 17, 2014 No Comments

On August 13, influential African singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo will join musical director Christian McBride, the James Brown Alumni Band featuring Pee Wee Ellis and Fred…

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Events

Africa Now Music Festival at Historic Apollo Theater in New York

World Music Central News Room March 16, 2014 No Comments

The Apollo Theater and World Music Institute will present Africa Now, a four–day music festival scheduled for April 2-6, 2014. Africa Now highlights today’s African…

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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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