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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

General News

Rainforest World Music Festival 2011 Holds Tree Planting Ceremony

Angel Romero July 7, 2011 No Comments

The Rainforest World Music Festival held a tree planting ceremony yesterday, July 7th, 2011, which is part of the Greening Project. The event took place…

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Captivating Collection of Ghazals

TJ Nelson July 7, 2011 No Comments

Pooja Goswami Pavan How Shall I Say? (Innova 232, 2011) If you listen carefully there are some surprising sound coming from Minneapolis, Minnesota – Indian…

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Jammings Begin at Rainforest World Music Festival 2011

Angel Romero July 6, 2011 No Comments

Some of the musicians scheduled to perform at the 2011 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival (Sarawak, Malaysia), warmed up on July 6th at…

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Stellar Addition to the Tuareg Musical Collective

TJ Nelson July 6, 2011 No Comments

Terakaft Aratan N Azawad (World Village, 2011) Looking for that kick of blazing guitars and desert rhythms? Well, look no further as Terakaft has rolled…

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National Folk Festival to Be Held in Nashville for 3 Years

Angel Romero July 5, 2011 No Comments

The 73rd, 74th and 75th National Folk Festivals will be putting down roots at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville (Tennessee, USA) for…

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Album reviews

Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash – Reincarnation

Madanmohan Rao July 4, 2011 No Comments

Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash Reincarnation (Music Today) Ayaan Ali Bangash and Amaan Ali Bangash are the sons of sarod maestro Ustad Amjad…

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Events

Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking band to Perform in London in 2011

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2011 No Comments

The legendary film director Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking band are scheduled to perform in London on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at Royal Festival…

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Events

Startijenn to Bring the Lively Folk Dances of Brittany to Rainforest World Music Festival 2011

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2011 No Comments

Breton band Startijenn is set to perform at this year’s Rainforest World Music Festival. Startijenn is a musical powerhouse based in the northern province of…

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Album reviews

Anderson’s New World

Angel Romero July 4, 2011 No Comments

Jon Anderson Survival & Other Stories (Gonzo Media Group, 2011) Jon Anderson, the legendary vocalist for progressive rock band Yes, was ill for a few…

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Øyunn Romtveit Releases Kveding, Traditional Singing from Vinje in Telemark

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2011 No Comments

Norwegian musician Øyunn Romtveit has a new album titled Kveding i heimetradisjon – Traditional Singing from Vinje in Telemark (Etnisk Musikklubb). “I was brought up…

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