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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.
    Music videos

    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

Erlend Viken Trio - Ville Veier cover artwork. A photo of a street corner with a fallen traffic light surrounded by protective tape.
Album reviews

Erlend Viken Trio Explores New Frontiers with Ville Veier (Wild Roads)

Madison Quinn October 17, 2024 No Comments Erlend Viken TrioNorwegian musicworld music

Erlend Viken Trio – Ville Veier (Wild Roads) (Heilo / Grappa, 2024) The Erlend Viken Trio’s latest album Ville Veier is an enthralling journey through…

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Manuela Carrasco - Photo by Paco Sánchez. Manuela dancing live.
Events

Suma Flamenca’s First Week: A Celebration of Flamenco Excellence

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamencaworld music

(headline image; Manuela Carrasco – Photo by Paco Sánchez) The first week of Suma Flamenca will feature 16 performances across Madrid and San Lorenzo de…

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Pepe Habichuela performing live at Suma Flamenca 2024 - Photo by Pablo Lorente
General News

Pepe Habichuela Opened Suma Flamenca Festival with a Nod to His Roots

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarJosemi CarmonaPepe Habichuelaworld music

(headline image: Pepe Habichuela performing live at Suma Flamenca 2024 – Photo by Pablo Lorente) Last night, Pepe Habichuela inaugurated the 19th edition of the…

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Artist Profiles

Moira Smiley: A Versatile and Exquisite Singer in Folk and Choral Music

Angel Romero October 16, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicMoira Smileyworld music

Moira Smiley is a renowned American singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, born on May 21, 1976, in New Haven, Vermont. She has established herself as a…

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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Heavier Yet cover artwork. A photo of the band with Seun in the center.
Album reviews

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s Boldly Inventive Afrobeat

Angel Romero October 16, 2024 No Comments AfrobeatSeun KutiSeun Kuti & Egypt 80world fusionworld music

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) (Record Kicks, 2024) Nigerian Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti released his highly anticipated album,…

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Wardruna cover photo by Tuukka Koski with artwork by Øivind A. Myksvoll. Shows a bear fur background with a rune in the middle.
Music videos

Wardruna Returns with ‘Birna’: A Deep Dive into Nordic Folklore and Nature

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments Norwegian musicWardrunaworld music

Wardruna, internationally recognized for mixing Norwegian folk with post-rock elements, is set to release their sixth album, Birna, on January 24 through Sony Music and…

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Gerardo Núñez - Photo by Ricardo Bustillo. Gerardo playing guitar.
Events

Masters of Flamenco Guitar at Suma Flamenca 2024

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2024 No Comments Ana CrismánFlamencoGerardo NuñezPepe HabichuelaSuma FlamencaVicente Amigoworld music

(headline image: Gerardo Núñez – Photo by Ricardo Bustillo) Suma Flamenca 2024 will feature a diverse range of flamenco guitar performances by some of the…

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Lyam Akram Nassibi cover artwork. A photo of the artist wearing a colorful shirt with African animal designs.
Music videos

Lyam Akram’s Spirited Moroccan Alchemy

Tom Orr October 15, 2024 No Comments Lyam AkramMoroccan music

Sometimes all an artist needs is the right meetup of traditional and contemporary sounds. Moroccan / French singer Lyam Akram achieves as much with “Nassibi,”…

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Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years cover artwork. A black and white photo of Joni Mitchell wearing a beret.
New CDs and digital releases

Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: A Deep Dive into Her Jazz Evolution (1976-1980)

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2024 No Comments American folk musicJazzJoni Mitchell

Rhino Records has released Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), marking the latest entry in the ongoing, GRAMMY-winning series. This volume continues…

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Avra Banerjee - Melody of Memories cover artwork.
Album reviews

Avra Banerje’s remarkable convergence of Ghazals, Sufi sounds, and instrumental pieces

Angel Romero October 15, 2024 No Comments Avra Banerjeeworld fusionworld music

Avra Banerjee – Melody of Memories (Avra Banerjee, 2024) Melody of Memories (2024) by Avra Banerjee is a musical exploration that masterfully bridges Indian classical…

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