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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,…

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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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    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

  • 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.
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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

Awards

Cubans Get Most Grammy Nominations in Tropical Traditional Music Category

Angel Romero December 22, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Beverly Hills.- At a ceremony held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in California, a group of pop stars, including Dido, Moby…

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Album reviews

Sweet, sweet showers of Blues

Patricia Herlevi December 21, 2003 bluesKnut Reiersrud

Knut Reiersrud –Tramp (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 1993) & Sweet Showers of Rain (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 2001) Norwegian blues man Knut Reiersrud discovered Miles Davis when he was…

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Tour Announcements

Bill Frisell with Djelimady Tounkara

Angel Romero December 21, 2003

London, England – American superstar Bill Frisell and his band has joined forces with Malian master musician Djelimady Tounkara for a stunning collaboration by two…

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Events

Peru Negro

Angel Romero December 21, 2003

San Diego, USA – The Song-and-Dance ensemble, Perú Negro will make a long awaited San Diego debut on February 6th, 2004 at the WorldBeat Cultural…

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Tour Announcements

The Armenian Navy Band\’s European Tour

Angel Romero December 20, 2003

Cologne, Germany – The Armenian Navy Band will be touring with its 12 piece band in the spring of 2004. The Armenian Navy Band is…

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Concert reviews

Amaury Perez Gives Concert in Honor of Dulce Maria Loynaz

Angel Romero December 20, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Pinar del Rio, Cuba – A concert by Amaury Perez in honor of Dulce Maria Loynaz marked the conclusion of the…

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General News

Sculpture of Compay Segundo to Be Unveiled at Hotel Nacional

Angel Romero December 19, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – A bronze sculpture of the Cuban musician Compay Segundo will be unveiled at Havana’s Hotel Nacional on December…

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Concert reviews

Aragon Orchestra Succeeds in Caracas

Angel Romero December 19, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) By Omar Vazquez and Ricardo Lopez Hevia (www.granma.cubaweb.cu) Caracas, Venezuela – The Orquesta Aragón‘s performance at Los Proceres promenade was an…

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General News

Grammy Nominee Amadito Valdes: "Tito Puente is still the King"

World Music Central News Room December 19, 2003 Amadito ValdesCuban music

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban kettledrum player Amadito Valdes, nominated for a 2004 Grammy Award for his album Bajando Gervasio, said that…

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Events

Diego Amador Kicks Off Flamenco 2004 In His U.S. Debut At The Chicago Cultural Center January

Angel Romero December 18, 2003

Chicago, USA – The Instituto Cervantes de Chicago in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents Diego Amador in the opening night concert…

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