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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

New CDs and digital releases

El Aaiún Egdat New Album by Sahrawi Music Diva Mariem Hassan

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2012 No Comments

El Aaiún Egdat (El Aaiún on Fire) is the title of the new CD by Sahrawi music star Mariem Hassan. The album will be available…

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Events

Line-Up Additions to Celtic Connections’ Trad Music Fest ‘Big Top’ in Isle of Skye

Angel Romero March 20, 2012 No Comments Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections announced additions to the lineup of Big Top in Broadford, Isle of Skye to be held from 23rd – 24th March 2012. As…

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Events

Groundbreaking Nimbaya! The Women’s Drum & Dance Company of Guinea to Perform in New York

World Music Central News Room March 19, 2012 No Comments

Nimbaya!, the first all-women’s percussion and dance troupe from Guinea is set to perform on Friday, March 23 & Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 18:00…

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Tarang Fusion Music Concert in Delhi

Dr. Saroja Raman March 18, 2012 No Comments

The India International Centre, in collaboration with the Sunaad, a prime Music organization in Delhi, are presenting a unique fusion music concert on Friday 30th…

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Album reviews

Musical Minds Meet, Mutual Marvels Manifest

Tom Orr March 18, 2012 No Comments

The Toure-Raichel Collective The Tel Aviv Session (Cumbancha CMB-CD-22, 2012) It happens more and more nowadays. Two musicians from different backgrounds have a chance encounter,…

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Tejano Rhapsodies

Angel Romero March 17, 2012 No Comments

Del Castillo Infinitas Rapsodias (Smilin’ Castle Records) Austin-based Del Castillo has released this new 2-disc set titled Infinitas Rapsodias. Although described as a Latin rock…

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Delightfully Daring Geomungo Factory

TJ Nelson March 17, 2012 No Comments

Geomungo Factory Metamorphosis (Dada Media, 2012) Every once in a while I get a CD that is truly astonishing, I mean something that stops any…

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A Fine Shrine

Tom Orr March 16, 2012 No Comments

Loga Ramin Torkian Mehraab (Six Degrees, 2012) Tehran-born Loga Ramin Torkian left Iran for the United States after the 1979 revolution, but he didn’t leave…

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Soulful Passion of Masters of Bandoneon

TJ Nelson March 15, 2012 No Comments

Leonardo Suarez Paz’s Cuartetango String Quartet Masters of Bandoneon (Azica Records, 2012) Tango junkies should take notice that Azica Records has a new tango recording…

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Events

Cuban Star David Alvarez to Perform in Miami

Angel Romero March 14, 2012 No Comments

Renowned Cuban singer David Álvarez is set to perform tonight Wednesday, March 14th at Cava Flamenco Lounge Restaurant in Coral Gables in Florida. The venue…

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  • Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves
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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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