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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

Earthdance 2008 Festival in Northern California

Angel Romero August 25, 2008 No Comments

The 12th anniversary Earthdance Festival will take place on September 12th, 13th, and 14th at the renowned Black Oak Ranch, a property rich in native…

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 The Rough Guide To Latin Street Party

Angel Romero August 23, 2008 No Comments

San Francisco (California), USA – The Rough Guide to Latin Street Party is a collection of Latin street beats that represents both mainstream and alternative…

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General News

Renowned Irish Band Dervish to Bring the Spirit of Irish Music "Sessions" to American Airwaves for the First Time

Angel Romero August 23, 2008 No Comments

Sligo, Ireland ? The Irish music "session" – regularly connected with the great pubs of Ireland and the wild beauty of the west of Ireland…

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The Queen of World Music Goes Acoustic

Angel Romero August 23, 2008 No Comments

Natacha Atlas Ana Hina (World Village, 2008) Natacha Atlas is one of the most charismatic and creative artists in the world music scene. With every…

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Events

Chico Cesar at Culture Room in Southern Florida September 2008

Angel Romero August 22, 2008 No Comments

Brazilian star Chico Cesar will be performing Friday September 5th at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale. Doors open at 8 pm. Cesar will provide…

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Sri Lankan Musician Alston Koch Appointed as Tourism Ambassador

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2008 No Comments

The well-known Sri Lankan musician Alston Koch was appointed as an Ambassador for Tourism by Sri Lanka’s Tourism Minister Milinda Moragoda this week in Colombo.…

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World Festival of Sacred Music 2008 in Los Angeles

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2008 No Comments

For 16 days in September, the 2008 World Festival of Sacred Music–Los Angeles will present nearly a thousand artists performing in 41 sacred events of…

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Album reviews

African Deluge

Tom Orr August 21, 2008 No Comments

Balla et Ses Balladins – The Syliphone Years (Sterns Africa STCD3035/3036, 2008) Samba Mapangala & Virunga – African Classics (Sheer Sound SLCD 149, 2008) Fallou…

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Events

Old Town School Members of Folk Music presents Maraca and Lila Downs in Chicago

World Music Central News Room August 21, 2008 No Comments

The Old Town School of Folk Music will two Latin music heavy weights in September. On September 12, 2008 at 7:30pm, Cuban flute sensation Maraca…

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Events

Ganesh Chaturthi Music Festival 2008

Dr. Saroja Raman August 20, 2008 No Comments

Ganesha is the god of wisdom and prosperity and is invoked before the beginning of any auspicious work by the Hindus. It is believed that…

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