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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    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

The Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project 2005

Angel Romero February 10, 2005

Brian Lynch announced recently the launch of his new recording project, The Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project 2005, in collaboration with Artist Share, the innovative website…

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Events

Spain\’s Most Celebrated Flamenco Company in the Bay Area

Angel Romero February 9, 2005

Berkeley, California, USA – Spain’s most famous contemporary flamenco star, Sara Baras, will bring her powerful, passionate dances to Cal Performances at Zellerbach Hall on…

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Album reviews

Get Yer Fra Fra’s Out

Tom Orr February 9, 2005

Fra Fra Sound Kulembanban (Munich Records BV BMCD 443, 2004) Recording a tribute to a long-deceased man considered the father of Afro-Surinamese music isn’t likely…

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Events

Five Accomplished Vocalists Present Diverse Repertoire In Love Songs Of The World

Angel Romero February 8, 2005 Issa Boulos

Chicago, Illinois, USA – Five acclaimed vocalists sing the international language of love as part of Love Songs of the World on Wednesday, Feb. 16,…

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Awards

Guitarist Jerónimo Maya Wins Flamenco Critics Award

Angel Romero February 7, 2005

Madrid, Spain – The debut album of guitarist Jerónimo Maya, entitled Jerónimo (Alma100 ), has been named Best New Guitar Soloist  2004 at the ‘Flamenco…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Grascals Debut Album

Angel Romero February 7, 2005

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records is releasing this week the debut album by The Grascals. With an abundance of vocal and instrumental talent, the…

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Album reviews

Central Asian Persuasion

Tom Orr February 6, 2005

Various Artists The Rough Guide to the Music of Central Asia (World Music Network RGNET 1129 CD, 2005) The countries represented on this CD- Kazakhstan,…

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Awards

Amparanoia Wins BBC3 World Music Award

Angel Romero February 6, 2005

London, UK – Amparanoia won the BBC Award for World Music in the category of Europe. The Madrid-based act is known for its mestizo (hybrid)…

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General News

Baaba Maal in Africa 05 Events at British Museum

Angel Romero February 5, 2005

London, UK – World music superstar and Senegalese spokesperson Baaba Maal will be giving a special lecture on contemporary African society and the pressures it…

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General News

2004 International Songwriting Competition Finalists Announced – Listen and vote for your Favorite Song

Angel Romero February 4, 2005

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced its 2004 finalists. Songwriting for this year’s competition proved to be at an extremely high level, making the…

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