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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments

Natu Camara - Photo by Jamie Ambler
Events

Natu Camara to Perform at Bryant Park

World Music Central News Room August 8, 2024 No Comments GnawaGuinean musicNatu CamaraSamir LanGusworld music

(headline image: Natu Camara – Photo by Jamie Ambler) Natu Camara is set to perform at Bryant Park. A powerhouse rooted in West Africa and…

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Artist Profiles

Dario Muci: Guardian of Salento’s Musical Heritage

Sonia Keller August 8, 2024 No Comments Dario MuciItalian musicSalentoworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Dario Muci – Photo by Daniele Met) Dario Muci is a traditional folk singer and musician from Salento, Italy, who has dedicated his…

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Haverin - Monsters cover artwork. the background seems to be a wall or stone.
Music videos

Orkney Band Haverin Launches “Monsters” Music Video

World Music Central News Room August 8, 2024 No Comments HaverinScottish musicworld music

Orkney-based six-piece band Haverin, known for their Indie folk style, have released a new music video for their latest single, “Monsters.” The band includes Megan…

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Hilario Durán - Cry Me A River cover artwork. The artist standing onthe wall of what seems like an old Spanish fort in Cuba, overlooking the sea.
Album reviews

Pianist Hilario Durán Returns with Full Cuban Orchestra on Cry Me A River

Iliana Cabrera August 8, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicHilario DuránLatin jazzworld fusionworld music

Hilario Durán – Cry Me A River (Alma Records, 2024) Hilario Durán’s latest, Cry Me A River, marks a triumphant return with his first big…

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New Releases

John Metcalfe Releases “Tree – The Heartwood Remixes”

World Music Central News Room August 8, 2024 No Comments John Metcalfeworld music

Released on August 2 via Real World Records, “Tree – The Heartwood Remixes” features John Metcalfe reworking three tracks from his previous album, “Tree.” The…

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San Miguel Tribu Festival 2024 poster. A pink poster with a watermarked X.
Events

San Miguel Tribu Festival Announces First Set of Artists

World Music Central News Room August 7, 2024 No Comments FlamencoSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

San Miguel Tribu Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2024 with a grand event from September 20 to 22. This free Spanish festival will…

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Clockwise from top left: Etran De L'Aïr, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zakir Hussain, Paolo Angeli, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Las Migas
Events

World Music Institute Unveils 2024-25 Fall-Winter Season

World Music Central News Room August 7, 2024 No Comments Etran de L'AïrLas MigasPaolo AngeliThandiswa MazwaiUstad Noor Bakhshworld fusionworld musicZakir Hussain

(Clockwise from top left: Etran De L’Aïr, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zakir Hussain, Paolo Angeli, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Las Migas. Photo Credits: Etran De L’Aïr – Larry…

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Nabyla Maân sitting next to musical instruments.
Artist Profiles

Extraordinary Moroccan Singer Nabyla Maan

Angel Romero August 7, 2024 No Comments Moroccan musicNabyla Maânworld fusionworld music

Moroccan artist Nabyla Maân was born on December 6, 1987, in Fes, Morocco. She was raised in a traditional Moroccan music environment, studying under eminent…

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Morris Northcutt Moliendo Café cover artwork. The artist sitting, drinking a cup of cofee with the trumpet on his lap.
Music videos Single reviews

Trumpeter Morris Northcutt Celebrates Latin Coffee Culture on “Moliendo Café”

Tom Orr August 7, 2024 No Comments Latin jazzMorris Northcutttrumpetworld music

On “Moliendo Café,” U.S. trumpeter Morris Northcutt does some master playing over a crisp and lush Latin backing. Vintage and modern textures coexisting in the…

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Mirza Redžepagić - Cycles cover artwork.
Album reviews

Mirza Redžepagić’s Multifaceted, Flamenco-Balkan Guitar

JGurski August 7, 2024 No Comments FlamencoMirza Redžepagićworld fusionworld music

Mirza Redžepagić – Cycles (Rekord, 2024) Bosnian guitar virtuoso Mirza Redžepagić put together the album Cycles in collaboration with 16 musicians and 8 production team…

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