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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

Events

Queens Theatre in the Park Announces CHASE 2010 Latino Cultural Festival

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2010 No Comments

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announced the Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival, which will take place from July 29 to August 8 at Queens…

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Dobet Gnahoré and Victor Démé at Millennium Park in Chicago

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2010 No Comments

Grammy-winner Dobet Gnahoré, Africa’s rising star from the Ivory Coast, comes to Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 6:30 pm.…

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Korean Music at WOMEX 2010 Opening Concert

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2010 No Comments

The white nights in Denmark will bring a magical experience to the WOMEX 2010 Opening in Copenhagen: a gathering of some of the finest bands…

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Events

Havana Cultura 2010 Live in the UK

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2010 No Comments

To coincide with the latest release from globetrotting DJ Gilles Peterson – ‘Havana Cultura: Remixed’, Havana Club rum will host two concerts of Cuba’s freshest…

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Events

The Legendary Juan De Marcos and the Afro-Cuban Allstars Celebrate July 4th at SOBs in New York

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2010 No Comments

On the United States’ Independence Day, July 4th, the venerable Juan De Marcos & The Afro-Cuban Allstars will perform at SOBs for a intimate night…

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General News

Rare New York Appearance of Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2010 No Comments

The Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble makes its Alwan debut Saturday, June 26t, in an evening of Ottoman classical instrumental and vocal music, along with Turkish…

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New Releases

Malian Sensation Vieux Farka Touré Releases Live Album

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2010 No Comments

With international acclaim still pouring in from his second full-length, Fondo—one of iTunes best World Music albums of 2009, and a staple on critics’ year-end…

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Tour Announcements

World Circuit’s Dream Project AfroCubism Goes on Tour

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2010 2 Comments

The original intention for Buena Vista Social Club was a stellar collaboration of musicians from Mali and Cuba. Now the original plan has finally been…

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Album reviews

Taino Memories

Angel Romero June 23, 2010 No Comments

Irka Mateo Anacaona (1999) Dominican musician and researcher Irka Mateo has been studying Taino culture for years. The Tainos were the indigenous people living in…

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Album reviews

Good Times for Sergio Mendes

Angel Romero June 22, 2010 No Comments

Sergio Mendes Bom Tempo (Concord Records CRE-31575-02, 2010) After an overwhelming presence of America rappers in previous albums, Sergio Mendes has sought the assistance of…

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