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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,…

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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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  • 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.
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    Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”

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  • 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.
    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.
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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

General News

Aki Nawaz’s Politically Charged CD Still Slated for July Release

TJ Nelson June 30, 2006

Controversy continued to brew over the late July release of Aki Nawaz’s All Is War (The Benefits of G-Had) . Initially, All Is War was…

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General News

All that is banned is desired, testimonies by censored musicians

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2006

Copenhagen, Denmark – The new Freemuse report, ‘All that is banned is desired’, is out. The report contains strong testimonies by censored musicians from Pakistan,…

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Conferences

Freemuse World Conference attracts leading experts in music censorship

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2006

Musicians, researchers and media people from Cuba, Afghanistan, and the Middle East are amongst the confirmed speakers at the 3rd Freemuse World Conference on Music…

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Events

Extensive World Music Series at the Royal Gardens in Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2006

Madrid, Spain – The Jardines de Sabatini (Sabatini Gardens) at the Royal Palace in Madrid will be the venue for a world music series this…

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Events

Festival of World Cultures 2006 at Dun Laoghaire

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2006

Ireland – The Festival of World Cultures will be held in Dun Laoghaire (Ireland) August 25, 26, and 27. With over 150 artists and groups…

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Events

Fifth International Jew’s Harp Festival 2006

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2006

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – The 5th International Jew’s harp Festival will take place in Amsterdam from July 28th through July 30th. The Jew’s harp is…

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Album reviews

Gigi’s Gold and Wax, Amharic Delight

TJ Nelson June 28, 2006 EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

Gigi – Gold and Wax (Palm Pictures, 2006) Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw’s anticipated follow-up CD to Gigi, entitled Gold and Wax, is a quick and bright…

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Events

Greentrax Recordings Celebrates Anniversary with Ceilidh

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2006 Greentrax RecordingsScotland

Scotland, UK – Greentrax Recordings is celebrating its 20th with the publication of a full color catalog; the release of a 3 CD Compilation (Scotland…

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Conferences

Final Showcase Artists for WOMEX 2006

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2006

Berlin, Germany – WOMEX has announced the complete and final list of artists selected to showcase at the 2006 conference to be held in Sevilla,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Re-release of Treasures of Arab-Jewish Song

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2006

France – Buda Records releases two recordings of Arab-Jewish music: Reinette l’Oranaise (CD 860133) and Blond-Blond (CD 860134). Born in the Magreb, Arab-Jewish singers have…

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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
  • Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways
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