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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

New Releases

Flutist Doppo Nagata Releases Soul of Japan: "The Resonator"

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2009 No Comments

Journey to unheard sounds, the sound hidden deep in the spirit, as Doppo Nagata reveals his music in the foreign land of Los Angeles. By…

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Album reviews

Mythical Journey

TJ Nelson February 18, 2009 No Comments

Ancient Future Planet Passion: Mythical Stories of Love Around the World (Ancient Future Music, 2009) The sumptuously crafted, exotic fusion extravaganza Planet Passion by Ancient…

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Contemporary Kora Master from Gabu

World Music Central News Room February 18, 2009 No Comments

Nino Galissa Africa Today (Griotsound, 2008) Kora player Bubacar Galissa Kouyaté (stage name: Nino Galissa) comes from Guinea Bissau. Although located in West Africa, surrounded…

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New Releases

The Paul McKenna Band Releases Between Two Worlds

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2009 No Comments

The Paul McKenna Band has a new album, titled Between Two Worlds (Greentrax CDTRAX 333), that >was recorded at Sound Sense, Moffat, by Kris Koren…

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Obituaries

Joe Cuba: The Father of New York Boogaloo has Passed

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2009 2 Comments

By Aurora Flores The "Father of Boogaloo," Joe Cuba, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New…

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Events

Barbican Hall in London Will Present some of West Africa’s Biggest Acts in Spring 2009

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2009 No Comments

The Barbican will feature some of West Africa’s biggest world music acts in April and May of 2009, including Senegal’s Orchestra Baobab; Mali’s Omou Sangaré,…

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Events

Duke Performances Will Present Richie Havens and Rachid Taha Exclusive Double Bill

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2009 No Comments Rachid TahaRichie Havens

Durham (North Carolina), USA – Duke Performances announced that it has just secured an exclusive concert with the iconic singer and song-writer Richie Havens. In…

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General News

Silvio Rodríguez’s Second Date

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2009 No Comments

Havana, Cuba – Segunda cita (Second date) is the provisional title of the first major music production by Silvio Rodríguez in 2009, which has already…

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Album reviews

Putumayo Presents India

TJ Nelson February 14, 2009 No Comments

Various Artists Putumayo Presents: India (Putumayo World Music, 2009) Putumayo World Music has embraced the kaleidoscope of colors of India with its upcoming release of…

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Album reviews

Beacon of Hope

TJ Nelson February 12, 2009 No Comments

Multiple Artists Music Crossroads Interregional Festival 2008 Malawi (Jeunesses Musicales International, 2008) For 13 years the Music Crossroads Interregional Festival has reached out to thousands…

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  • Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”
  • Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves
  • Spain On Stage Connects Spanish Roots Music With Europe
  • 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
  • A Soundtrack Fit for a Sultan: Kamperman’s Prince Achmed Shines Beyond the Screen

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