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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.
    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

Album reviews

Journey Around the Sun

Angel Romero June 7, 2011 No Comments

Strunz & Farah Journey Around the Sun (Selva SV-CD 1016, 2011) It’s taken guitar duo Strunz & Farah four years to record a new album…

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Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni wins “Best African Artist” Award at International Reggae & World Music Awards 2011

Madanmohan Rao June 7, 2011 No Comments

“The new kinds of fusion in reggae which I see now are the integration of traditional African instruments.” Ghana’s reggae star Rocky Dawuni won the…

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Sami singer Berit Alette Mienna Releases Árbán

Angel Romero June 7, 2011 1 Comment

Berit Alette Mienna has a new recording titled Árbán (Etnisk Musikklubb). She is joined by Frode Fjellheim on harmonium and percussion. “This CD, “Árbán” [My…

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Obituaries

Colombian Legend Esthercita Forero Dies at 91

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2011 No Comments

Esther Forero Celis , better known as Esthercita Forero and La Novia de Barranquilla, died on Friday, June 3rd, 2011. Esthercita Forero was one of…

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Events

Alison Krauss & Union Station to Perform at 2011 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2011 No Comments

Alison Krauss & Union Station is scheduled to perform at the tenth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The four-day camping and music festival will…

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An Evening of Music Inspired by the Ancient Greek Poet Sappho with Renowned Vocalist Savina Yannatou on June 8 in New York City

World Music Central News Room June 5, 2011 No Comments

Renowned Greek vocalist Savina Yannatou and the innovative ensemble Constantinople is set to perform on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:30pm at (Le) Poisson Rouge…

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Events

Gaia Festival 2011 Announces Additional Artists

World Music Central News Room June 5, 2011 No Comments

The Gaia Festival announced additional musicians to its 2011 line-up, including the highly anticipated Open Door project from Grammy-winning singer/songwriter India.Arie and Idan Raichel, the…

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Events

South African Maestro Hugh Masekela to Perform at SummerStage 2011 in New York City

World Music Central News Room June 5, 2011 No Comments

Hugh Masekela, Freshlyground and Somi are set to perform at SummerStage 2011 in New York City on Sunday, June 26, at Mainstage at Central Park,…

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Album reviews

Peruvian Afrodiaspora

TJ Nelson June 4, 2011 No Comments

Susana Baca Afrodiaspora (Luaka Bop, 2011) Attuned to the musical landscape of Latin America, especially her native Peru, Susana Baca hits the world music scene…

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Events

The Carolina Theatre of Durham Announces its 2011-12 Star Series

Angel Romero June 3, 2011 No Comments

The Carolina Theatre of Durham (North Carolina) today announced its 2011-12 Star Series with 23 outstanding performances in a newly-renovated Fletcher Hall beginning October 1…

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