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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

Album reviews

Guitars of Brazil

Angel Romero January 1, 2006

Toninho Horta & Nicola Stilo – Duets (Adventure Music AM1020 2, 2005) Trio Da Paz – Somewhere (Blue Toucan Music BTM05, 2005) Orquesta de Violoes…

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Savory New Year’s Eve in Chicago with Angel Melendez y Su Orquesta

World Music Central News Room December 31, 2005

Chicago (Illinois), USA – Angel Melendez y Su Orquesta will be providing hot Latin sounds in Chicago on New Year’s Eve at Hot House. The…

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Events

Exclusive European Performance for Chick Corea & Touchstone

World Music Central News Room December 30, 2005

Serious and Universal Classics and Jazz have teamed up to bring Chick Corea to the Queen Elizabeth Hall for an exclusive European date on January…

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Live and Burning Oh So Hotly

Tom Orr December 28, 2005

Ozomatli Live at the Fillmore (Concord Records CCD2-2298-2, 2005) Call Ozomatli a fusion band only if you’ve really got a thing for understatement. Even calling…

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Events

Jazz in Mumbai, India

admin December 28, 2005

The Starters & More jazz night at Eros building, opposite Churchgate station, has become the only regular live jazz event in Mumbai. The event takes…

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Events

Cape Breton International Drum Festival Announces Full Line Up For 2006

World Music Central News Room December 28, 2005

The organizers of the Cape Breton International Drum Festival – Bruce and Gloria Jean Aitken announced the full line up for the 6th annual ECMA…

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Album reviews

Grooving with Afro-Colombian Cumbia

Angel Romero December 27, 2005 Colombian musicFolklore Urbanoworld music

Folklore Urbano – Dance Baile (Chonta Records Chon 001, 2005) Chonta Records, a new record label based in New York, has certainly made a great…

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New CDs and digital releases

Alchemy, A Tribute to Frankie Malabe

Angel Romero December 26, 2005

Alchemy- A Tribute to Frankie Malabe (Melantone Music), is an example of what happens when a musical essence incarnates in a different place and time.…

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Tour Announcements

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas on Tour

World Music Central News Room December 26, 2005

Early in 2006, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will take the on-going Fire and Grace tour to the Northwest US and Canada. the duo has…

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New CDs and digital releases

Songs Of The Volcano, Untainted Guitars of Papua New Guinea

World Music Central News Room December 25, 2005

San Francisco (California), USA – Bob Brozman collaborates with Papua New Guinea Stringbands on Songs Of The Volcano (Riverboat Records/World Music Network TUGCD1040). Guitarist Bob…

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