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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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  • 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.
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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

A Moving Sound and ETHEL - The Wheel of Life cover artwork. an illustration featuring several colorful circles with a yellow sun above a small taditional Taiwanese sailing boat at the bottom.
Album reviews

A Moving Sound and ETHEL Unite for a Bold Cross-Genre Album

Angel Romero September 11, 2024 No Comments A Moving SoundEthelworld fusionworld music

A Moving Sound and ETHEL – The Wheel of Life (ARC Music, 2024) The Wheel of Life is an innovative cross-genre album that gracefully combines…

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Events

IBMA Bluegrass Live 2024: Full Schedule Released

World Music Central News Room September 10, 2024 No Comments BluegrassIBMA Bluegrass Liveworld music

The full schedule for the 2024 IBMA Bluegrass Live, powered by PNC, has been officially released. This year’s event will highlight the 100th anniversary of…

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Music videos

Andy Leftwich Releases Dynamic Instrumental Video for “Aced”

World Music Central News Room September 10, 2024 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassworld music

Andy Leftwich has unveiled the music video for his new single, “Aced,” an energetic and complex instrumental piece. The track is characterized by arpeggiated melodies,…

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Album reviews

Open The Door For Three Share their passion for Irish music

Ryan Emmert September 10, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicOpen The Door For Threeworld music

Open The Door For Three – A Prosperous Gale (2024) Veteran Irish traditional music trio Open The Door For Three is set to release their…

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Superb Song by Cameroonian Artist Princess Vinia

Tom Orr September 9, 2024 No Comments Cameroonian musicPrincess Viniaworld music

I don’t know if she’s actual royalty, but Cameroon’s Princess Vinia has a dandy of a track called “Barbasin” that starts with a beat tapped…

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Kieran O’Hare holding a bagpipe - Photo by Earl Richardson
Artist Profiles

Kieran O’Hare: Virtuoso Piper and Advocate of Irish Traditional Music

Angel Romero September 9, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicKieran O’HareOpen The Door For Threeworld music

(headline image: Kieran O’Hare – Photo by Earl Richardson) Kieran O’Hare is a renowned performer of Irish traditional music, specializing in the uilleann pipes, concert…

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Liz Knowles - Photo by Earl Richardson. The artist playing fiddle.
Artist Profiles

Liz Knowles: A Master of Irish and Classical Fusion

Angel Romero September 9, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicLiz Knowlesworld music

(headline image: Liz Knowles – Photo by Earl Richardson) Liz Knowles is a renowned fiddler whose music seamlessly combines the fire of Irish fiddle traditions…

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Events

Lunchtime Concert: Hindustani Classical Vocal Performance with Dr. Vijay Rajput

World Music Central News Room September 9, 2024 No Comments Dr. Vijay RajputIndian classical musicworld music

Milap, in collaboration with The Tung Auditorium, presents a lunchtime concert featuring Dr. Vijay Rajput, a distinguished vocalist in Hindustani classical music. The performance will…

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Album reviews

Fraser Fifield’s One Great Circle: A Reverent Tribute to Scottish Tradition and Reincarnation

Ryan Emmert September 9, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicFraser Fifieldworld music

Fraser Fifield – One Great Circle (Tanar Records, 2024) Fraser Fifield, a highly-talented Scottish multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his expertise on the low whistle…

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Obituaries

Bossa Nova Innovator Sergio Mendes Dies at 83

Angel Romero September 8, 2024 No Comments bossa novaBrazilian musicSergio Mendesworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Sergio Mendes in 2020. Photo by Mizo) Extraordinary Brazilian composer, pianist, and songwriter Sergio Mendes died on September 5, 2024, in Los Angeles,…

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