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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

New CDs and digital releases

The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Angel Romero March 22, 2005

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Narada Records has released The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Volumes 1 and 2 (Narada/Virgin Records. After various collaborations and numerous…

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General News

The Music Institute Opens in Dubai

Angel Romero March 22, 2005

Dubai, UAE – A new musical institute opened its doors at Dubai Knowledge Village (KV). The Music Institute (TMI) is the first of its kind…

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Events

Resources for Georgia Music Makers

admin March 21, 2005

Georgia, USA – A new Web site will be promoting Georgia artists. GAMusicCenter.com will provide resources for up-and-coming music artists as well as established professionals.…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Rough Guide To Dub, Original Dub Masters

Angel Romero March 21, 2005

San Francisco, California, USA – The Rough Guide To Dub portrays the original impetus of the form, as developed by the original dubmaster King Tubby…

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Events

Applications for World Performing & Visual Arts Festival Pakistan 2005 Are Now Open

Angel Romero March 20, 2005

Lahore, Pakistan – The World Performing & Visual Arts Festival Pakistan 2005 is being held from 17th – 27th November to celebrate the true spirit…

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New CDs and digital releases

Orishas Presents El Kilo, its Third Serving of Afrocuban Rap

Angel Romero March 19, 2005

Miami, Florida, USA – Afro-Cuban rappers, Orishas, have a third album. El Kilo (Universal/Surco) was recorded between Liege, Madrid and Paris. This Cuban trio, which…

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Obituaries

Chicano Music Legend Lalo Guerrero Dies

TJ Nelson March 18, 2005

Eduardo “Lalo” Guerrero Jr., hailed as the father of Chicano music and a voice of the Mexican-American community for more than 60 years has died…

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Editorials

Oh, Danny Don’t

TJ Nelson March 18, 2005

I imagine more than a just few people will be waking up the day after St. Patrick’s Day still wearing-‘o-the-green, of course it might just…

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Events

International Lute Meeting in Athens, Greece

Angel Romero March 18, 2005

On Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of April 2005, the cultural organization En Chordais – Musical Traditions of the Mediterranean, is materializing the…

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New CDs and digital releases

World Trends, an Ethno-Groove Collection

Angel Romero March 17, 2005

Lisbon, Portugal – World Trends (Different World DW50010CD, 2005) is an album that gathers some of the best names in the art of melting roots…

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