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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.
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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

New CDs and digital releases

The Rough Guide to Yodel

World Music Central News Room September 23, 2006

San Francisco (California), USA – The latest release in the Rough Guide series is The Rough Guide to Yodel (GNET1174CD). It’s a sad coincidence that…

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General News

Th!nk Global, New Eco Friendly World Music Label

World Music Central News Room September 22, 2006

Th!nk Global is the new label from World Music Network that combines the ideals of reducing poverty, defending human rights and protecting the environment with…

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Events

SoundRave in Arizona Showcases Native American music, Latin Sounds, Hip Hop and Reggae

World Music Central News Room September 21, 2006

Tempe (Arizona), USA – In connection with Native American Recognition Days (NARD), the Herberger College of Fine Arts Band Program and ASU Gammage hosts SoundRave,…

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Obituaries

Don Walser, Country Music Yodler Dies at 72

World Music Central News Room September 21, 2006

Don Walser, a master yodler and traditional country music artist, passed away at 1:30pm on September 20, 2006, due to complications from diabetes; 6 days…

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Album reviews

Breezy Fusion of Jazz and Flamenco

TJ Nelson September 21, 2006

Carles Benavent and Josemi Carmona Sumando (Nuevos Medios, 2006) Jazz bassist Carles Benavent and guitarist Josemi Carmona have combined talents for Nuevos Medios release Sumando,…

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Events

3 Jazz Chanteuses Steam up the Emerald City: Elias, Peyroux and Topferova

World Music Central News Room September 20, 2006

Seattle, Washington (USA) – Brazilian pianist and vocalist Eliane Elias will appear at Jazz Alley on September 26 and 27th, show time 7:30 p.m. Prior…

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Events

Hassan Hakmoun at HotHouse in Chicago October 13

Angel Romero September 20, 2006

Legendary Gnawa musician Hassan Hakmoun will be performing at Chicago’s HotHouse in October. Gnawa music’s integration of African rhythms and sensibility has been compared to…

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Tour Announcements

Drum Supergroup The Rhythm Devils Will Tour This Fall

World Music Central News Room September 20, 2006 Mickey HartThe Rhythm Devils

The Rhythm Devils featuring Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Mike Gordon, Steve Kimock, Sikiru Adepoju plus special guest Goapele Take Flight This Fall. The Rhythm Devils…

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Events

Explore Islands of the World with the World Arts Festival in North Carolina

World Music Central News Room September 19, 2006

Carrboro (North Carolina), USA – The ArtsCenter of Carrboro celebrates the World Arts Festival’s fifth anniversary this fall with an exclusive island music/culture theme. Geographic…

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General News

Ghanaian Performer Sings to Fight Violence Against Women

World Music Central News Room September 19, 2006

[image1_left]Ghanaian Urban Life singer/songwriter Chemphe is currently in the studio recording a song about violence against women. The single ‘Why You Dey Treat Am Bad’…

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