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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

General News

Ólöf Arnalds Releases Stunning Surrender Video

World Music Central News Room November 23, 2010 No Comments

Icelandic folk pop sensation Ólöf Arnalds has released several sensational videos to promote her new recording, titled Innundir skinni. The music video ‘Surrender‘ features guest…

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GondwanaSound Report, November 23rd, 2010

Jill Turner November 23, 2010 No Comments

In the week when Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest in Burma, Ireland came to the brink of Bankruptcy and a Royal…

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World Music Nominees in the 25th annual fRoots Critics Poll Announced

World Music Central News Room November 22, 2010 No Comments

The nominees in the 25th annual fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of The Year have been announced today. Every year since 1986 (when the first winner…

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Album reviews

Let Me Tell You about a Flamenco Bass

Angel Romero November 22, 2010 No Comments

Antonio Ramos Maca Mira que te diga (Nuevos Medios NM 15915CD, 2010) After many years as a reliable Flamenco bassist, Antonio Ramos ‘Maca’ has recorded…

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Events

Iconic Bluegrass and Country at Savannah Music Festival 2011

World Music Central News Room November 22, 2010 1 Comment

Maintaining its deep commitment to presenting a perfect balance of iconic artists and new forces on the scene, Savannah Music Festival (March 24 to April…

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World-Dance Duo Los Chicharrons to Release Roots Of Life on January 2011

World Music Central News Room November 21, 2010 No Comments

Los Chicharrons will be releasing a brand new Afro Funk album to help celebrate Tummy Touch’s 15 year birthday. Roots Of Life (out 1/25/11) is…

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New CDs and digital releases

Pacifika Reconstructed in Chocolate Remixes

World Music Central News Room November 20, 2010 No Comments

Chocolate Remixes is a bilingual groover from Pacifika’s latest album, Supermagique. Adrian Quesada (Ocote Soul Sounds/Grupo Fantasma/Brownout) moves the track into psychedelic funk territory while…

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General News

Ethno Sweden 2011 Survives

World Music Central News Room November 20, 2010 1 Comment

Jeunesses Musicales International (JM) announced that Ethno Sweden 2011 will continue. Jeunesses Musicales International (JM) Sweden, Rikskonserter and Concerts Sweden will be closed down by…

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New Films

America’s Music Legacy: Soul to Be Released on DVD December 7 of 2010

World Music Central News Room November 19, 2010 No Comments

America’s Music Legacy: Soul will be released as part of the “America’s Music Legacy” series on December 7, 2010. Soul is music that arose out…

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Events

The Rastafarians to Perform at Ashkenaz in Berkeley

World Music Central News Room November 18, 2010 No Comments

The Rastafarians will perform Friday, November 19 at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center. Led by Haile Maskel, the Rastafarians make a long-awaited return to…

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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
  • Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways
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