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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.
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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
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Events

Flamenco Summit 2008 Brings Top Flamenco Acts to Madrid’s Subway

World Music Central News Room October 3, 2008 No Comments

Madrid’s metro (subway) system will present the 4th edition of  Cumbre Flamenca en el Metro de Madrid (Flamenco Summit at Madrid’s Metro) October 6 -10.…

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Afro-Cuban Band Síntesis Returns to Havana after Successful Brazilian Trip

World Music Central News Room October 3, 2008 No Comments

Author: Niurka Alfonso The members of renowned Cuban band Síntesis arrived still with the freshness of the applauses and the echo of the chords  after…

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Album reviews

Tito’s Swinging Mambo

Angel Romero October 3, 2008 No Comments

Tito Puente The Complete 78’s, Vol. 1 (Fania, 2008) Tito Puente was not only a great timbalero, but also an influential band leader during the…

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More than 30 World Music Acts Scheduled for Richmond Folk Festival

World Music Central News Room October 3, 2008 No Comments

The Richmond Folk Festival organizers announced the final line-up for the 2008 inaugural event, taking place October 10-12, 2008 on downtown Richmond’s riverfront. More than…

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Latin American Cultural Week Presents South American Women Series: Vocalists Creating in New York

World Music Central News Room October 2, 2008 No Comments

Four South American Singers and composers living and creating in New York City will perform November 14 & 15, 8 – 11 pm at the…

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DJ Rich Medina Brings Legendary Fela Kuti Birthday Celebration Jump N’ Funk Back to Life

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

On Thursday, October 16th, Rich Medina, the DJ/Producer and mastermind behind successful recurrent parties Little Ricky’s Rib Shack (Wednesdays at APT) and AfroDisco (SOB’s, Winter…

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Album reviews

Fascinating Buryatia

Angel Romero October 1, 2008 No Comments Badma KhandaMongolian music

Badma Khanda – Mongolian Music from Buryatia (ARC Music, 2008) The story behind Badma Khanda is fascinating. The group is named after its lead vocalist…

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General News

WOMEX 2008 Publishes Program Schedules

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

WOMEX 2008 released today the long-awaited schedules of the WOMEX day activities and Showcases in PDF format. WOMEX 08 Day Schedule WOMEX 08 Showcase Schedule…

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Events

WOMEX 2008 Opening Will Present Renowned Flamenco Acts

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

As a final, fond farewell to [wiki:Sevilla], WOMEX 2008’s Opening will bring some of the best of [wiki:flamenco] present and future Wednesday, 29 October, at…

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New Releases

WOMEXIMIZER for WOMEX 2008 Available for Online Streaming

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2008 No Comments

The annual WOMEX Showcase Trailer is known as WOMEXIMIZER. This year’s collectable compilation is available for streaming online. WOMEXIMIZER 2008 features 20 artists of the…

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