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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

  • 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

General News

Cuban Musicians Mourn Pianist Rubén González

Angel Romero December 11, 2003

(Prensa Latina-Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban musicians are again mourning after the death of pianist Rubén González, one of the most famous members of the…

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Matthew Zachary Launches Musicforcancer.com

admin December 11, 2003

New York, NY. Matthew Zachary, 29, is a recording artist and brain cancer survivor whose recovery has motivated thousands worldwide. His two albums of acoustic…

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Tour Announcements

Flute Maestro Deepak Ram and Sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty on a Jugalbandi Tour

Angel Romero December 11, 2003

USA – Hampshire Media Ventures will produce a most unique Indian concert tour in 2004-05. Deepak Ram (a la Buddha Bar and Matrix Revolutions), one…

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Hampshire Media launches Sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty\’s website

Angel Romero December 11, 2003

USA – Hampshire Media Ventures has launched the new official website of Indian sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty. http://www.hampshiremedia.com/arnab The website contains a detailed biography of…

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Album reviews

Hurdy-Gurdy Man

Angel Romero December 11, 2003

Gilles Chabenat & Alain Bonnin Trame (independent release) The piano played a pivotal role in the history of jazz. Many jazz pianist luminaries such as…

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Articles

The World Music Scene in Boulder

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

by Joel Davis and Angel Romero The college town of Boulder (Colorado) is nestled against the Flatiron mountains, 48 km west of Denver. Boulder‘s picturesque…

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General News

This Week\’s Top Ten Best Selling Reggae Singles In The USA

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Courtesy of Kulcha Shok Muzik 1. DUDE BEENIE MAN/MS THING MADHOUSE 2. VITAMIN S BABY CHAM MADHOUSE 3. SHE’S LOVING SIZZLA VP 4. FEEL ALRIGHT…

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Album reviews

I am what I am – A Simple Man

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Burning Sky A Simple Man (Canyon Records) A Simple Man is Burning Sky’s follow-up to their GRAMMY nominated and NAMMY-winner Spirits in the Wind. A…

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Tour Announcements

Upcoming Karsh Kale Dates

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Wednesday December 10 KOLLECTIVE -Featuring an extended DJ sets by Karsh Kale and Derek Beres "Be there as Karsh opens the archives" Doors: 9:00pm Cover:…

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Album reviews

The Son of Man, Mon

Tom Orr December 10, 2003

Mark Mohr and Christafari- Gravity (Lion of Zion LZD-6527, 2003) ‘Imisi- Visions of the Father (Lion of Zion LZD-6528, 2003) Reggae is so often affiliated…

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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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