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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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  • 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”

    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

New CDs and digital releases

Son de la Frontera, Cuban Tres Joins Flamenco Tradition

World Music Central News Room January 6, 2006 FlamencoSon de la Frontera

New York (New York), USA – Son de la Frontera (Sound of the Frontier), an unconventional Flamenco ensemble from southern Spain will bring its new…

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General News

Picturing the Banjo, an Exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington

World Music Central News Room January 5, 2006

Washington (D.C.), USA – Picturing the Banjo will be the first exhibition to underscore the banjo’s symbolism in American art from the eighteenth century through…

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Conferences

World Music Conference Babel Med Music 2006

World Music Central News Room January 5, 2006

Marseilles, France – The second edition of Babel Med Music will take place at the Dock des Suds in Marseilles (France) from 16th to 18th…

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New CDs and digital releases

Roger Scannura Releases Noche Flamenca

scannura January 4, 2006

Toronto, Canada – Canadian flamenco guitarist, Roger Scannura has just released his sixth disc titled ‘Noche Flamenca‘, an homage to Jerez, Spain and the improvised…

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New CDs and digital releases

Hurricane Benefit CD from New Orleans Native & Icon Dr. John

World Music Central News Room January 4, 2006

New York (New York), USA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as the storm passed but the situation worsened, Dr. John, the New Orleans…

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Album reviews

A Poet and Guitarist

Angel Romero January 3, 2006

Juan Carlos Formell Cemeteries & Desire (Narada 09463-30886-2-7, 2005) Juan Carlos Formell is a representative of Cuban trova. Unlike many of his colleagues, who live…

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Album reviews

Creative Excellence in Our New Orleans Benefit Album

Angel Romero January 2, 2006

Various Artists Our New Orleans 2005, a Benefit Album (Nonesuch 79934-2, 2005) Nonesuch Records has released a benefit album with newly recorded songs featuring artists…

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New CDs and digital releases

Higher Ground, New Orleans Benefit CD

World Music Central News Room January 2, 2006

New York (New York), USA – Higher Ground (Blue Note Records ) documents Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert, a landmark…

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General News

Bernd M. Scherer New Director of Berlin’s House of World Cultures

World Music Central News Room January 2, 2006

Berlin, Germany – Dr. Bernd M. Scherer is the new Director of the House of World Cultures effective January 1, 2006. Scherer holds a doctoral…

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New CDs and digital releases

Limited Edition Recording by Veena Sahasrabuddhe

World Music Central News Room January 2, 2006

Jersey City (New Jersey), USA – Abaton Book Company has released One Thousand Minds (ABC#Ol2) by Veena Sahasrabuddhe. It is a special edition numbered release…

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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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