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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.
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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.
    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

Album reviews

Feel the Belly Dance Vibes

Angel Romero May 20, 2007

Oojami Boom Shinga Ling  (CIA Records, 2006) Oojami belongs to the same musical school as visionary groups TransGlobal Underground  and Temple of Sound. That is,…

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Album reviews

A Reggae Icon Records in Buenos Aires

Angel Romero May 19, 2007

Rico Rodriguez Togetherness (Delanuca Records 45132-2, 2006) Jamaican trombonist Rico Rodriguez is a legendary figure in recent Jamaican music. Togetherness is his latest released, released…

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Power of the West African Drum

Angel Romero May 19, 2007

Michael Markus Magbana (Magbana, 2003) Magbana is a New York-based drum and dance group composed of fourteen percussionists and dancers. Most of the instruments used…

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Obituaries

Legendary Colombian Folk Song Composer Dies at 92

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

Colombia – Maestro José Benito Barros Palomino died in the city of Santa Marta on May 12. he was regarded by most Colombian music critics…

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New Releases

Falu’s Self-Titled ‘Indie Hindi’ Debut Out August 7th

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

New York (NY), USA – Falu, a classically trained Indian vocalist whose passion lies in combining her culture with contemporary American pop/rock music, is set…

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Awards

The Canadian Folk Music Awards Committee Announces the 2007 Ceremony Date and Call for Submissions

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

Canada – The Canadian Folk Music Awards committee announced today that the 2007 CFMA ceremony will take place Saturday, December 1st at the Canadian Museum…

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General News

Dengue Fever recording Third Album and Summer Tour

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

Los Angeles (California), USA –  (May 17, 2007) – Cambodian pop band Dengue Fever are currently in the studio recording their third as-yet-untitled, full-length release…

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Events

Frititi and Kanda Bongo Man at African Cultural Day in England

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2007

Newcastle upon Tyne, England – On Saturday 30th June the North East of England African Community Association (NEEACA) celebrates the annual "African Cultural Day", which…

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Album reviews

Flowing Pipa

Angel Romero May 18, 2007

Cheng Yu Chinese Masterpieces of the Pipa & Qin (ARC Music, 2007) Virtuoso musician  Cheng Yu specializes in the pipa and qin. In recent years…

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Events

Reggae Star Lucky Dube at SOB’s New York

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2007

New York (NY), USA – Lucky Dube returns to New York in May 2007 to perform live at SOB’s (this is a venue change as…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
  • Spanish Harlem Orchestra Joins Dudamel And New York Philharmonic For Anniversary Concerts
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