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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

General News

A World Remixed: Exclusive GeoRemix Tracks from National Geographic

World Music Central News Room October 13, 2006

When National Geographic stepped into the digital music realm earlier this year, WorldMusic.NationalGeographic.com Editor Tom Pryor made a conscious effort to highlight world music in…

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Stephen Marley to Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album on February 6, 2007

World Music Central News Room October 12, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Stephen Marley, Grammy-winning artist and producer and son of the legendary Bob Marley will release his highly anticipated solo debut…

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Poems and piano of Ivana Marija Vidovic

admin October 11, 2006

If we talk about the classical music world there is one name we shouldn’t forget to mention. That’s Ivana Marija Vidovic, born in Dubrovnik, Croatia:…

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Dialogue CD Combines Christian and Muslim Traditions

World Music Central News Room October 11, 2006

Christian and Muslim holy texts come together in Dialogue. On a journey to Lahore in Pakistan, Norwegian folksinger Sondre Bratland met the renowned Qawwali singer…

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Baby Rasta regresa con nuevo disco, La Última Risa… Iniciando Mi Nuevo Juego

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2006

Miami (La Florida), USA – Baby Rasta, uno de los pioneros del reggaetón, ha regresado luego de 3 años de ausencia. Esta vez el intérprete…

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Events

Zawinul Syndicate to Perform at Lincoln Center

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Joe Zawinul and his band The Zawinul Syndicate will present an electrifying performance combining elements of jazz, world music and…

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Scottish Piano Fusion

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Pianist Sandy Meldrum has released Scottish Piano Fusion (Greentrax Recordings CDTRAX 298). Sandy invited a host of other talented young musicians to…

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Andy Statman Releases Two New Jewish and Bluegrass Roots Music Recordings

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Clarinet and mandolin virtuoso Andy Statman has released two new CDs: East Flatbush Blues (Shefa #HORN 3001) and Awakening from…

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General News

WOMAD Will Move from Rivermead to Wiltshire in 2007

World Music Central News Room October 9, 2006

Last week WOMAD announced that it would be moving its annual UK festival from the Rivermead site in Reading – home to the event since…

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Events

Latin Album Cover Art Exhibition, "¡Viva La Música!"

World Music Central News Room October 9, 2006

¡Viva La Música! (1940 to present) explores the evolution of Latin music album cover art over the last 50 years. The presentation is curated by…

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