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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

Articles

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters 2014 Conference: “Shine” Illuminating Events, Colleagues, and Showcase Concerts

Evangeline Kim February 2, 2014 No Comments

“The theme for the 2014 APAP conference is ‘SHINE’, and our intent is to shine a light on the work of the professionals in the…

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Celtic Connections Reveals Winners of Danny Kyle Open Stage 2014

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2014 No Comments

The winners of this year’s Danny Kyle Open Stage at Celtic Connections 2014 were announced today in Glasgow. The artists performed in the finale concert…

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Album reviews

The Inspiring Worldbeat of Northern Russia

Angel Romero February 1, 2014 No Comments

Yagoda Galo Polar (Sketis Music SKMR-103, 2013) Yagoda Galo (Cloudberry) is a band from Arkhangelsk, in northern Russia, not far from Finland. The group travels…

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Essential Cape Verdean Album Reissued

Angel Romero January 31, 2014 No Comments

Titina Canta B. Leza (Sterns STCD3064, 2013) Titina, one of the great singers from Cape Verde, recorded Canta B. Leza about 25 years ago, as…

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Tour Announcements

Zé Luis Announces French Tour accompanied by Nancy Vieira

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2014 No Comments Ze Luis

Cape Verdean vocalist Zé Luis will bring his velvety vocals to France in the next days. The rising star of Cape Verdean music will be…

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Stunning Pieces that Bring to Life the Shades of Flamenco

TJ Nelson January 29, 2014 No Comments

Amir John Haddad 9 Guitarras (Galileo Music Communication, 2013) Every once in a while, one hears of a news story about the relationship between a…

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Events

Contradanza to Present New Album in Cadiz

World Music Central News Room January 29, 2014 No Comments

Spanish contemporary folk music band Contradanza is scheduled to present its new album titled “El canto de la tripulación” (the song of the crew) in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Carmen Souza Releases Live at Lagny Jazz Festival

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2014 No Comments

After traveling the globe presenting her studio album “Kachupada” (2012), Portuguese singer Carmen Souza releases now a live album recorded with her quartet on October…

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Events

Famed Brazilian Vocalist Maria Rita to Perform at City Winery in New York

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2014 No Comments

Brazilian singer Maria Rita, one of the leading vocalists from Brazil, is set to perform at New York’s City Winery on Sunday, February 2 and…

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Events

World Music Star Angelique Kidjo to Perform a Special Concert at The Town Hall in New York City

World Music Central News Room January 28, 2014 No Comments

Angélique Kidjo, one of the most popular artists in the world music scene, will perform a special concert at The Town Hall in in New…

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