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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

Articles

Cubans Celebrate the 46th Anniversary of their Revolution

Angel Romero January 6, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Spontaneity and lack of inhibition were two key elements clearly visible in the popular balls the Cubans organized to celebrate…

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Awards

Fifty-two Relevant Musicians Decorated in Cuba

Angel Romero January 6, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Composer Marta Valdes and percussionist Federico Aristides Soto, better known as Tata Guines, led the list of 52 relevant musicians…

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Tour Announcements

First UK Tour by Tibetan Refugee Children from India

Angel Romero January 5, 2005

UK – Tibet Foundation is hosting a 21-day UK Cultural Tour by a group of eleven Tibetan refugee children, with two teachers from the Tibetan…

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Events

San Francisco Bay Area World and Folk Music Artists Organizing Tsunami Benefit Concert

Angel Romero January 5, 2005

San Francisco, California, USA – Musicians Judith Kate Friedman and Billy Cauley Jr., Kitka, musicians from Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Avotcha and Modupue; and others soon…

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Events

Prasanna Performs at Tsunami Relief Concert in Washington DC Area

Angel Romero January 5, 2005

India – Electric guitar virtuoso Prasanna, from India, will be playing a special jazz fusion concert on Friday January 7, 2005, in the Washington DC…

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Awards

Folk Alliance – 11th Annual Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Angel Romero January 4, 2005

Washington, D.C., USA – The Folk Alliance has announced the 11th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards, which will be presented at their international conference. This year…

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New CDs and digital releases

Princess Dorothy

admin January 4, 2005

Singer-Songwriter Dorothy Cox has a new album, Princess Dorothy, a fusion of inter-cultural grooves. Dorothy was born in Zimbabwe of multicultural origins and considers herself…

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New CDs and digital releases

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Presents a New CD and North American Tour

Angel Romero January 3, 2005

Forest Hills, New York, USA – South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has a new CD, No Boundaries, to be released worldwide by Heads Up…

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Album reviews

Seriously Syrian

Tom Orr January 3, 2005

Zein Al-Jundi Traditional Songs From Syria (ARC Music EUCD 1898, 2004) A former child singing star in her native Syria, Zein Al-Jundi took a lengthy…

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Obituaries

Zamoran Piper Julio Prada Guzmán Dies in Spain

Angel Romero January 2, 2005

Zamora, Spain –  Julio Prada Guzmán died in Ungilde, Sanabria (Zamora province, Spain) on January 31, 2004. His funeral was held on January 1st, 2005.…

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