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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.
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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.
    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

Events

Wellstone World Music Weekend–on the horizon

slb2 October 20, 2004

In a couple of days, Wellstone World Music Day will be happening around the globe. This weekend, October 23-25, people will be celebrating with music…

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New CDs and digital releases

Tchorba, New album by Les Yeux Noirs

World Music Central News Room October 18, 2004

Paris, France – Tchorba, Yiddish for soup, is Les Yeux Noirs’ new album recorded, co-produced and mixed by famous producer Stuart Bruce (Paco de Lucia, Al…

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Obituaries

Celtic Singer Dan Dwyer Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Angel Romero October 17, 2004

Dan Dwyer, the lead singer for Southern California Celtic band The Tinker’s Own was killed in a motorcycle accident October 15. He was 58 years…

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Articles

Six from Seattle, traditional music from the Emerald City

admin October 17, 2004

I have been enjoying traditional music from around the world for the past three years and only recently have I focused my attention on traditional…

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New Books

The Guitar in Peru

Angel Romero October 17, 2004

Peru – Peruvian musician and researcher Octavio Santa Cruz Urquieta has published a 400 page titled La guitarra en el Perú (The Guitar in Peru).…

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New CDs and digital releases

Speaking the Mamma Tongue, John McDowell album release

Angel Romero October 16, 2004

John McDowell (composer, keyboardist, percussionist) has recorded the soundtrack for the film Born Into Brothels. This documentary is a story about children of prostitutes in…

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New CDs and digital releases

American Guitarist & Buddhist Nun Collaborate again

Angel Romero October 16, 2004 Chöying DrolmSteve Tibbettsworld music

San Francisco, California, USA – In their Six Degrees Records debut, Steve Tibbetts and Chöying Drolma have released a new recording, called Selwa, which expands…

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Album reviews

The Great Salsa Dominicana

Angel Romero October 15, 2004 1 Comment

Ricky González – Oasis (Rumba Jams Recordings RJ1017-2, 2004) The new album by Dominican producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Ricky González is a perfect example of…

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Events

Kista World Music Festival in Stockholm

Angel Romero October 14, 2004

  Stockholm, Sweden – The royal capital of Sweden will be hosting the Kista World Music Festival October 19-23 of 2004. Kista is a celebration…

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General News

Lullabies from the Axil of Evil CD now available in the USA

Angel Romero October 13, 2004

New York City, USA – Valley Entertainment has released a US version of the celebrated album Lullabies from the Axil of Evil, created by Norwegian…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
  • Spanish Harlem Orchestra Joins Dudamel And New York Philharmonic For Anniversary Concerts
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