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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
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    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
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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
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Ukulele MJ - Lost World screen shot from the video. The artist playing ukulele in front of an aquarium.
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Ukulele MJ ‘s Optimistic Uke Sounds

Tom Orr April 23, 2024 No Comments ukuleleUkulele MJworld music

The Netherlands’ Ukulele MJ skillfully demonstrates the emotive range of her chosen instrument with “Lost World,” a grand mosaic of strummed and picked sounds that…

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Concert reviews

Octogenarians on fire at Port Fairy

Tony Hillier April 22, 2024 No Comments American folk musicAustralian folk musicDaoiri FarrellEnglish Folk musicGraham NashJudy CollinsKatherine PriddyNigel WearnePort Fairy Folk FestivalRalph McTell

Having performed at Port Fairy Folk Festival on four occasions (once with Snake Gully and thrice with Kamerunga), Tony Hillier returned to Australia’s premier roots…

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Yemen Blues Present their New Music Video “People”

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2024 No Comments world fusionworld musicYemen Blues

Yemen Blues unveils their latest single, “People,” along with an accompanying music video, continuing their endeavor to foster unity through music. Released by Conscious Music…

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Tinto Tango - ALMA - Tinto Tango plays Piazzolla cover artwork. th title of the album with a green-blue background.
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Tinto Tango Delivers Passionate and Masterful Interpretations of Piazzolla

Iliana Cabrera April 22, 2024 No Comments tangotango nuevoTinto Tangoworld music

Tinto Tango – ALMA – Tinto Tango plays Piazzolla (Nacional Records, 2024) Tinto Tango, a truly awesome quintet of Nuevo Tango Argentino based in Los…

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Argentina - Mi idilio con La Habana cover artwork. The artist posing in a tradiitonal flamenco dress in front of a tree.
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Flamenco Star Argentina Unveils her Affection for Havana in ‘Mi idilio con La Habana’

Angel Romero April 21, 2024 No Comments Argentina (singer)Cuban musicFlamencoworld fusionworld music

Argentina – Mi idilio con La Habana (LP Flamenco, 2024) Gifted Spanish flamenco singer, Argentina (Argentina María López Tristancho), has released her seventh studio album,…

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The Bansuri a Beautiful Indian Flute with a Rich History

Angel Romero April 20, 2024 1 Comment bansuriIndian classical musicworld fusionworld music

The bansuri, also known as the Indian flute, is a musical instrument that has a long and rich history in Indian classical music. The bansuri…

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Trombone Master Doug Beavers Intertwines Jazz and Rhythms of the Spanish Caribbean

Iliana Cabrera April 20, 2024 No Comments Doug BeaversLatin jazzsalsatromboneworld music

Doug Beavers – Luna (Circle 9 Records, 2023) GRAMMY award-winning producer, composer, trombonist, and arranger Doug Beavers sixth album as a leader is Luna (moon…

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Music videos

Ross Miller Launches ‘The Dedication Jigs’ Video

World Music Central News Room April 20, 2024 No Comments bagpipeCeltic musicRoss MillerScottish musicworld music

“The Dedication Jigs” is a new piece by Scottish piper Ross Miller. He is joined by Charlie Stewart on fiddle, Rory Matheson on keyboards, Ross…

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Bab L'Bluz - Photo by Samadoss Maitoul. The four musicians posing in the desert.
Music videos

“Iwaiwa Funk,’ New Music by Morocco’s Bab L’ Bluz

World Music Central News Room April 20, 2024 No Comments Bab L’ BluzMoroccan musicworld fusionworld music

Bab L’ Bluz, a French-Moroccan world music power quartet, has recently unveiled “Iwaiwa Funk,” the third track from their upcoming album, Swaken. This composition, performed…

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European Folk Network Conference 2024 To Be Held in Finland

World Music Central News Room April 19, 2024 No Comments European folk musicEuropean Folk Network Conferenceworld music

The European Folk Network Conference (EFN) 2024 will be held in Kaustinen, Finland, on September 24 & 25. Kaustinen, deep in the heart of Western…

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