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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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  • 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

Album reviews

Sky’s the Limit

Tom Orr July 7, 2004

Kayhan Kalhor and Ali Akbar Moradi In the Mirror of the Sky (World Village 468030, 2004) Presumably for reasons of strict adherence to musical decorum,…

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Flamenco Piano Wizard Creates Exciting Flamenco/Jazz Fusion

Marie Jost July 7, 2004

Diego Amador Piano Jondo (Nuevos Medios/Milestone Records) Diego Amador is a talented young Gypsy piano flamenco from Seville who seamlessly blends flamenco with jazz. His…

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Events

Popdeurope, Sounds: Afropean-A-Licious

Angel Romero July 7, 2004

Berlin, Germany – Popdeurope 2004 will be held July 17 – August 20, 2004, in Berlin, at the House of World Cultures. The festival stays true…

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New CDs and digital releases

Issa Bagayogo Releases Tassoumakan on Six Degrees Records

Angel Romero July 7, 2004

San Francisco, USA – Tassoumakan (meaning "Voice of Fire") is Issa Bagayogo ‘s third full-length CD for American label Six Degrees. For this project he…

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General News

Universal Music Spain Releases an Ultimate Collection of 50s Flamenco Classics

Angel Romero July 5, 2004

Madrid, Spain – Universal Music Spain has just released a collection of albums from the 1950s that feature some of the most important classic figures…

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Tour Announcements

Cheb Balowski Hits the Road: European Tour

Angel Romero July 4, 2004

Madrid, Spain – Mestizo band Cheb Balowski will be touring this summer. They will be playing at the Afro-Latin Festival in Bree (Belgium), Feierwerk-Munich (Germany),…

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New CDs and digital releases

Irish Gaelic singer releases debut CD

admin July 4, 2004

Ireland – Irish Gaelic singer, Brid Ni Mhaoileoin, has released a debut CD, Ar Mhuin na Muice, on her own label, Habari Records. It is…

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New CDs and digital releases

Amparanoia has a new CD out and Euro Tour

Angel Romero July 4, 2004

Madrid, Spain – Amparanoia has a new CD out titled Rebeldia Con Alegria (Rebellion with Happiness). It is a compilation album that follows the career…

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New CDs and digital releases

Madjoka, Sons of Africa

Angel Romero July 4, 2004

Madrid, Spain – Kelson Music has released Hijos de Africa (Sons of Africa) by Madjoka. It is a compilation album by the legendary band formed…

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New CDs and digital releases

Ojos Rojos/Black Rain/Al\’andalus, The Most Awaited Spanish Riddim Album

Angel Romero July 4, 2004

Madrid, Spain – Kamikaze, aka Kiki Sound, has just finished editing an album of Dancehall. Kiki Sound is one of the most active producers in…

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