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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

General News

MerleFest 2005 to Feature Instrument Contests

Angel Romero January 20, 2005

Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – MerleFest 2005 will feature three outstanding instrument contests during the first two days of the April 28 May 1 event.…

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New CDs and digital releases

Buena Vista Social Club Presents Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal

Angel Romero January 18, 2005

New York City, New York – Trumpet player Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal, who has played an integral part in the Buena Vista Social Club series of…

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Events

Arcángel Makes his Chicago Debut February 9 at the Chicago Cultural Center as Part of Flamenco 2005

Angel Romero January 17, 2005

Chicago, Illinois, USA – One of Spain’s rising stars, Arcángel, makes his Chicago debut as part of Flamenco 2005! Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.…

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Album reviews

The New Beats of Armenia

Angel Romero January 16, 2005

Arto Tunçboyaciyan Love Is Not in Your Mind (Heaven and Earth CD HE 19, 2005) The album is a duo project with the dazzling pianist…

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Events

6th InterRegional Music Crossroads Southern Africa Festival

Angel Romero January 15, 2005

Malawi – The excitement is growing as, with only fourteen days to go, bands from five Southern African countries (Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe)…

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Obituaries

Dick Heckstall-Smith Dies at the Age of 70

admin January 15, 2005

New York City, New York, USA – Eagle Rock Entertainment mourns the loss of legendary British saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith, who died at the age of…

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Events

Bob Marley’s Life and Vision to Be Celebrated in Ethiopia

Angel Romero January 14, 2005

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Danny Glover, India Arie, Angelique Kidjo, Shaggy, Luciano, and others will join Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Rita…

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Events

Sauti za Busara (Sounds of Wisdom) Swahili Music Festival

Angel Romero January 14, 2005

Zanzibar, Tanzania – The next edition of Sauti za Busara (Sounds of Wisdom) Swahili Music Festival will be taking place Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th…

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Tour Announcements

Cuban Singer Silvio Rodriguez to Perform in Argentina

Angel Romero January 13, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Buenos Aires, Argentina – Famous Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez will return to Argentina in April, to play three recitals including the songs of…

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Tour Announcements

Omar Sosa North American Tour Announced

Angel Romero January 13, 2005

San Francisco, California, USA – Ota Records has announced the dates for the next U.S. and Canada tour for Omar Sosa and his Quartet. The…

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