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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 Releases

The Hybrid Sounds of Aram Danesh

admin February 4, 2005

Marin County, California, USA – Guitarist and songwriter Aram Danesh has released The Spot, a new CD with his band The Super Human Crew. Offered…

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Nomads Of Rajasthan Live

Angel Romero February 4, 2005

UK – Desert Charm 2 is the latest live album by the Nomads Of Rajasthan, on Sense World Music. It was recorded at the Saptak…

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Articles

World Music Guide to Montreal

Angel Romero February 2, 2005

Contributed by Dan Behrman, with additional research by Angel Romero Montreal has been called The most European city in North America. This Canadian city is…

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Album reviews

Adel Salameh, ‘Ud Virtuoso

Angel Romero February 2, 2005 Adel SalamehArabic musicud

Adel Salameh – Hafla (Enja CD 9153-2, 2004) and Kanza (Enja CD 9137-2, 2002) ‘Ud virtuoso Adel Salameh performs contemporary Middle Eastern music that combines…

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Keeping the Peace

Tom Orr February 2, 2005

R. Carlos Nakai Quartet People of Peace (Canyon Records CR-7069, 2004) R. Carlos Nakai, Native American flute master, is one busy guy. He’s put out…

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Obituaries

Martyn Bennett Dies in Edinburgh at 33

Angel Romero February 1, 2005

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Narada Records announced today the death of Martyn Bennett: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of…

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General News

IMA’s Rock N Roll Summer Camp for Girls

admin February 1, 2005

Northampton, Massachusetts, USA – Three sessions of the Rock N Roll Camp for Teen-aged Girls camp will be offered by the The Institute for the…

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New CDs and digital releases

When Electronica meets Tango

Angel Romero February 1, 2005

Milan, Italy – Difference Music has released Tango? When Electronica meets Tango… It is the follow up to the hugely successful Tango? (Vol.1) release from…

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Tour Announcements

Peru Announces Show by Cuban Orchestra Los Van Van

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Lima, Peru – The popular Cuban orchestra Los Van Van will leave for Peru in February, to present its new album Chapeando, local…

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Hip Hop Trio Cubanos en la Red to Rap in Colombia

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Popular rapper Osmel Francis, founder and leader of the trio Cubanos en la Red, left for Colombia to arrange various…

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